American Premier League (APL) Cricket

The ICC might not have authorized American Premier League and even the English Cricket board may be fuming against it, but it certainly has given a fillip to the recession-hit south Asian contingent of America. The tournament will be held at the Staten Island in New York and the ground (converted from a baseball stadium) will be a delight. Set against the backdrop of Statue of Liberty and the mighty Hudson, the stadium will offer a great visual dynamic. Premium World, Premium America, Premium India, Premium Bangladesh and Premium Pakistan and Premium West Indies have already been confirmed.

With the kind of response the ECB has given, it is more likely that there isn’t going to be a Premium England soon. Premium Bangladesh will kick off the tournament against premium Pakistan on October 6th. The inaugural edition will be played twice. First time, it’s slated to be held in October and for the second time it will be played in the month of April. The six teams mentioned above will face each other once from 6th to 20th of October.

Next, there will be a semi-final that’s booked for 21st October. “Best of three” finals will follow it. The third final will be played as per requirement. This is the tentative schedule though it is subject to clarification. At the moment, each one is keeping their fingers crossed in regards to the tournament getting underway. American Premier League is surely getting the brickbats from the ICC; thankfully it’s receiving a few bouquets from the masses too.

American Premier League Schedule

* The American Premier League 2009 Cricket Schedule (Dates and Time) is subject to Change.

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