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{{Short description|T20 Cricket League}}
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In the initial editions of KPL, Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag and Budgam districts fielded two teams each while as Kupwara, Bandipora, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Ganderbal fielded one team each in League Stage. The teams played 50 matches over a span of 41 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-that-seeks-to-generate-a-fervour-for-peace-1569138|title=Cricket that seeks to generate a fervour for peace}}</ref> The winner of the tournament will get {{INRConvert|5|l|lk=on}} while the runners-up gets {{INR}} 3 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/regional/2nd-kashmir-premier-league-to-be-held-next-month/|title=2nd Kashmir Premier League to be held next month}}</ref> The team which finishes third place gets {{INR}} 2 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kashmir-premier-league-to-be-held-in-june-1555997|title=Kashmir Premier League to be held in June}}</ref>
In the initial editions of KPL, Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag and Budgam districts fielded two teams each while as Kupwara, Bandipora, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Ganderbal fielded one team each in League Stage. The teams played 50 matches over a span of 41 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-that-seeks-to-generate-a-fervour-for-peace-1569138|title=Cricket that seeks to generate a fervour for peace}}</ref> The winner of the tournament will get {{INRConvert|5|l|lk=on}} while the runners-up gets {{INR}} 3 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/regional/2nd-kashmir-premier-league-to-be-held-next-month/|title=2nd Kashmir Premier League to be held next month}}</ref> The team which finishes third place gets {{INR}} 2 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kashmir-premier-league-to-be-held-in-june-1555997|title=Kashmir Premier League to be held in June}}</ref>
   
   
In 2012, then [[India national cricket team|India]]n captain [[Mahendra singh Dhoni]] was chief guest in second edition in Baramulla.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lieutenant-colonel-dhoni-meets-indian-army-troops-in-jk-1553408|title=MS Dhoni keen on future in army}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bdutt/status/208935930810216449|title=So Dhoni to go to Baramulla in North Kashmir}}</ref> Swarnim Vijay Varsh Kashmir Premier League 2021 Phase-1 started in July 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/swarnim-vijay-varsh---army-kick-starts-kpl-t20-league-in-bandipora--ganderbal-86100|title= Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Army kick-starts KPL T20 league in Bandipora, Ganderbal}}</ref>
In 2012, then [[India national cricket team|India]]n captain [[Mahendra singh Dhoni]] was chief guest in second edition in Baramulla.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lieutenant-colonel-dhoni-meets-indian-army-troops-in-jk-1553408|title=MS Dhoni keen on future in army}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bdutt/status/208935930810216449|title=So Dhoni to go to Baramulla in North Kashmir}}</ref> Swarnim Vijay Varsh Kashmir Premier League 2021 Phase-1 started in July 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/swarnim-vijay-varsh---army-kick-starts-kpl-t20-league-in-bandipora--ganderbal-86100|title= Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Army kick-starts KPL T20 league in Bandipora, Ganderbal}}</ref> Phase 2 of Kashmir Premier League 2021 started in Srinagar on 28 July 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-phase-2-of-kashmir-premier-league-begins-in-srinagar-2902984|title=Phase-2 of Kashmir Premier League begins in Srinagar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/phase-2-of-kashmir-premier-league-starts-in-srinagar20210728223350/|title=Phase 2 of Kashmir Premier League starts in Srinagar}}</ref>


There was proposal to merge Kashmir Premier League and Jammu Premier League.{{fact|date=April 2021}}
There was proposal to merge Kashmir Premier League and Jammu Premier League.{{fact|date=April 2021}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Twitter|kpl_kashmir2021}}


[[Category:Cricket leagues in India]]
[[Category:Cricket leagues in India]]

Latest revision as of 12:47, 2 August 2021

Kashmir Premier League (KPL)
CountriesIndia
AdministratorJKCA
FormatTwenty20
First edition2011
Latest edition2021
Tournament formatRound-robin league and Playoffs
Number of teams14

The Kashmir Premier League (KPL) is a Twenty20 cricket league in Jammu and Kashmir[1] The league was started in 2011 by the Indian Army and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3] The Army sponsors the teams, and provides cricket kits and refreshments. The purpose of the Kashmir Premier League is to build bridges between Kashmiris and Indian Army men.[4][5][6] The league is the brainchild of Group Officer Commanding (GOC) of XV Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain.[7] The T20 cricket tournament is part of the Indian Army's Operation Sadhbhavana.[8][9]

In the initial editions of KPL, Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag and Budgam districts fielded two teams each while as Kupwara, Bandipora, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Ganderbal fielded one team each in League Stage. The teams played 50 matches over a span of 41 days.[10] The winner of the tournament will get ₹5 lakh (US$7,000) while the runners-up gets ₹ 3 lakh.[11] The team which finishes third place gets ₹ 2 lakh.[12]

In 2012, then Indian captain Mahendra singh Dhoni was chief guest in second edition in Baramulla.[13][14] Swarnim Vijay Varsh Kashmir Premier League 2021 Phase-1 started in July 2021.[15] Phase 2 of Kashmir Premier League 2021 started in Srinagar on 28 July 2021.[16][17]

There was proposal to merge Kashmir Premier League and Jammu Premier League.[citation needed]

Teams[edit | edit source]

The qualifying rounds were being held across the various districts, with the winner from each district advancing to the League Stage.[18] The League Stage featuring 14 teams from all the 10 districts in the Kashmir valley.

  • Shopian Super Kings
  • Budgam Badshahs
  • Srinagar Sherdils
  • Ganderbal Gladiators
  • Kupwara Knights
  • Anantnag Arsenals
  • Budgam Bemisals
  • Srinagar Shahjahans

Stadiums[edit | edit source]

  • Delhi Public School, Athwajan, Srinagar

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Srinagar Sherdils Take The Power Play".
  2. ↑ "Cricket comes to the Kashmir valley".
  3. ↑ "Kashmir Premier League inaugurated".
  4. ↑ "what a pelter".
  5. ↑ "Army helping Kashmir youths hone cricketing skills".
  6. ↑ "J&K: Spectators chant pro-Pak, pro militant slogans at Army-sponsored cricket match".
  7. ↑ "With malice toward goodwill".
  8. ↑ "Army launches cricket tournament to bring peace in Valley".
  9. ↑ "Army Needs 'Sadbhavna' in Kashmir".
  10. ↑ "Cricket that seeks to generate a fervour for peace".
  11. ↑ "2nd Kashmir Premier League to be held next month".
  12. ↑ "Kashmir Premier League to be held in June".
  13. ↑ "MS Dhoni keen on future in army".
  14. ↑ "So Dhoni to go to Baramulla in North Kashmir".
  15. ↑ "Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Army kick-starts KPL T20 league in Bandipora, Ganderbal".
  16. ↑ "Phase-2 of Kashmir Premier League begins in Srinagar".
  17. ↑ "Phase 2 of Kashmir Premier League starts in Srinagar".
  18. ↑ "venues".

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