Around 1,500 Afghan and overseas cricketers registered for the tournament, but organisers shortlisted 462 players after an evaluation process. The selected players have been divided into five categories: Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Emerging. Franchises will select their squads according to team requirements.
Vijay Shankar represented Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Bharat represented Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, GT and Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwin played for six IPL teams, including Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals.
Mohammad Amir Enters APL Draft in Platinum Category
Former Pakistan international Mohammad Amir is another notable name in the draft. The 34-year-old fast bowler has acquired British citizenship and is listed in the register as a Pakistan national residing in the United Kingdom. He has been placed in the top-tier Platinum category.
The fast bowler has represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is. His last international appearance came against Ireland during the ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024 in Lauderhill, Florida.
Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran to Lead Five APL Franchises
Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will captain Kandahar, while opener Ibrahim Zadran will lead Balkh. All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been named captain of Kabul, Rahmat Shah will lead Paktia, and wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz will take charge of Nangarhar.
With the captains confirmed, the franchises will now focus on completing their squads through the November 3 players' draft. The 462 shortlisted cricketers across the five categories will be available for selection according to the league's squad-building rules.
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