American Premier League (APL) Cricket

Gillespie, Martyn signed up for APL

APL seems to be an exciting venture. Conceived by American Sports and Entertainment Group Inc., American Premier League is molded on the ICL and its illustrious competitor, the IPL. Already, the event slated to be held in October is raising quite a visitor footfall on various websites. Staten Island in New York is the venue chosen for the inaugural edition and the picturesque ground boasts of a phenomenal setting (read River Hudson and the magnificent Statue of Liberty)

Many champion players from the past will be donning the APL hats. Already, Lance Klusener, Nicke Boje, Nathan Astle, Inzamam, Saqlain and a lot others are confirmed. Ex- West Indian Richie Richardson will be coaching the Premium West Indies team. He will also be the chief recruiter. Richard Hadlee has confirmed to the designation of Executive consultant.

In case you think where are the Kangaroos languishing, take a breath. APL already boasts of magicians like Damien Martyn and Jason Gillespie. We have all seen the masterful wielding of the willow by Australia’s wrecker-in-chief of past- Damien Martyn, and we know how much guile does Gillespie use in his artistry.

Gillespie knows that he might earn the ICC wrath but is undeterred. He believes that this would not affect him as he is anyways banned from playing cricket at any recognized level. For him, Martyn, Astle and many others in the Premium World team, the desire to bring some credibility to the game in America remains the only lure (and of course there is a lot of money too)

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