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International（https://acb.af/en-US/category/2） Aug 25, 2026
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APLT20 Reaches Major Milestone with Three Franchises Sold and Trophy Unveiled
Kabul, August 25, 2026: The Afghanistan Premier League T20 (APLT20) Governing Committee today completed the sale of three franchise teams in the presence of Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and APL officials. The agreements were officially signed with the respective owners during a ceremony where the prestigious APLT20 trophy, named “Koh-E-Zafar” was also unveiled.
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Kabul, August 25, 2026: The Afghanistan Premier League T20 (APLT20) Governing Committee today completed the sale of three franchise teams in the presence of Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and APL officials. The agreements were officially signed with the respective owners during a ceremony where the prestigious APLT20 trophy, named “Koh-E-Zafar” was also unveiled.
The process for selecting owners for the remaining two franchises is currently underway.
The ceremony was attended by members of the APLT20 Governing Committee, franchise owners, and other key stakeholders involved in the development of the league.
During the event, the three teams franchises were officially announced as Akcel United Kabul Shekib Rahimi Balkh Zwanan and Bullfrog Kandahar Warriors.
The three organizations are active in various investment sectors and bring valuable experience and expertise from their respective fields.
Speaking at the ceremony, ACB Chairman Mr. Mirwais Ashraf said:
“Today is a proud and historic moment as three APLT20 franchises have been sold and their agreements have officially been signed. Without doubt, this is a significant achievement for the entire Afghan nation and the Afghan cricket family. The league is gradually taking practical shape, and, insha’Allah, we will soon witness the second edition of this tournament, featuring participation from Afghan and international players.”
ACB Chief Executive Officer Mr. Naseeb Khan also highlighted the importance of the development, stating:
“Alongside other major achievements of Afghanistan cricket, today marks another important step toward the realization of the second edition of the APLT20. This league holds great importance for Afghan players and carries significant technical and economic value for Afghanistan cricket.
Three franchises have now been sold, while the process for the remaining two teams will be completed soon. A number of companies and investors have expressed interest, and we are working to identify the most suitable partners for the remaining franchises, similar to the successful agreements finalized today.”