Afro-Asia Cup Set for Revival, Africa Premier League in the Works
The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) is planning to revive the Afro-Asia Cup, a series of white-ball matches between an Asian XI and an African XI. The tournament was last played in 2007, and the ACA believes that it would provide a unique opportunity for players from both continents to compete against each other.
The ACA has appointed a six-person interim committee to restructure the organization and increase the number of competitive opportunities for players on the continent. One of the committee’s goals is to reach out to other organizations, such as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), to explore cross-continental opportunities.
The Afro-Asia Cup was first played in 2005 in South Africa, and the second edition was held in India in 2007. The tournament has been dominated by Asia, with the Asia XI winning both editions.
The revival of the Afro-Asia Cup would be a significant development for cricket in Africa. It would provide a platform for African players to showcase their skills against some of the best players in the world. It would also help to promote the game of cricket in Africa and attract new fans.
In addition to the Afro-Asia Cup, the ACA is also planning to launch a “mini version of the IPL” called the Africa Premier League. The league is still in the planning phase, but the ACA hopes to launch it in the near future.
The Africa Premier League would be a major boost for cricket in Africa. It would provide a platform for African players to compete against each other in a professional environment. It would also help to develop the game of cricket in Africa and attract new fans.
The ACA’s plans to revive the Afro-Asia Cup and launch the Africa Premier League are a sign of the growing interest in cricket in Africa. The ACA is committed to developing the game of cricket on the continent and providing opportunities for African players to compete at the highest level.