Page 28 - The Indian EYE 092421

NORTH AmERIcAN Newsline SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 | The Indian Eye 28

Premium Paks lead on points as

Premium indians excel on way up in

american Premiere league

The first season of T20 cricket at Yogi Berra Stadium in New Jersey has been exciting

Our Bureau

Little Falls, NJ

he first season of American
Premiere League (APL)
Tfor cricket being held at the
Yogi Berra Stadium in New Jer-
sey with seven teams represent-
ing different countries is set for
an exciting second week starting
on Sunday, 26th September.
At the end of first week, Pre-
mium PAKS headed the points
table while Premium Indians
continue to climb with sterling
performance.
Except for one game which
almost got washed out, and In- Sam bought Premium Indians
dians lost it to Premium Indiees and Rani bought Premium Ben-
in a day-and-night game which galees. Both have retained Sunil
was reduced to five overs on re- Hali as Chief Consultant who
sumption. brings vast experience in cricket,
Rahkeem of Indians has entertainment as well as man-
been brutal on bowlers of all agement. Young entrepreneur
teams and scored heavily. A Sam Singh promises to build
30-ball century was outstand- cricket in the US at every level in
ing against Americans and he all aspects with best teams, infra-
seems to be set to lead Indians structure and success. A fierce-
to top position which has high ly competitive Rani is looking
quality and experienced cricket to build Bengalees very quickly
players. Chintan as a bowler has with some of the best talent.
outshone all and troubled every Matches resume on Sunday,
batsman with his vast experience. September 26, as India plays In-
The other highlight of the diees in a day-and-night match
league so far has been been the followed by the biggest match of
victory of PAKS vs Indiees in APL, Indians vs Paks on Mon-
the super over. It was a thrilling day at 8 pm.
match and finished on a high note. The semi-finals are on Sep-
Every game has so far been tember 29 and final on Septem-
high quality cricket as players ad- league has set the new innings of audience, music and cheerlead- ber 30 to be held at Yogi Berra
justed to the makeshift baseball cricket in USA with his vision of ers, the league has all cricketing Stadium in Little Falls, New Jer-
ground for cricket. The pitch has the league on T20 format. Like elements. Seven teams that are sey. All eyes are on winnings and
played well and ground is fast every new venture, APL faces fighting hard for winning the two premium teams of APL, In-
and smooth though one side multiple challenges of bringing first season with a winning prize dians and Paks.
play only takes away some fun audience especially during the of $75,000 and a corvette for the Live coverage is available on
away from the game that is fol- post- pandemic era. Yet he has Most Valuable Player. www.AmericanPremiereLea-
lowed by about two billion fans provided most professional set The highlight of the APL gue.org at $4.99 per game and
in the world. up with a live coverage, umpires, teams is ownership of two premi- ground tickets are available for
Founded by Jay Mir, an en- 3rd umpire support and com- um teams by husband and wife, $20 per game.
trepreneur from New York, the mentators. But for the lack of Sam Singh and Rani, one each. Continued on next page... >>

www.TheIndianEYE .com