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Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat and Ashwin register for Afghanistan Premier League draft

Former India players Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat and spinner Murugan Ashwin have registered for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft, which will take place in Dubai on Tuesday, November 3. Vijay Shankar and the other two players feature in the…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:47 AM
Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat and Ashwin register for Afghanistan Premier League draft
Key Things to Know
  • Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat, and Murugan Ashwin have registered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft in Dubai.
  • The trio features in the Gold category among 462 shortlisted players chosen from roughly 1,500 applicants.
  • Shankar and Ashwin have retired from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL to pursue overseas T20 leagues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India players Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat, and spinner Murugan Ashwin have registered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft scheduled for November 3 in Dubai. The trio has been placed in the Gold category as part of a 462-player shortlist selected from roughly 1,500 applicants.

Vijay Shankar and Murugan Ashwin have retired from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL to pursue overseas opportunities, while KS Bharat is listed as residing in the UAE. The tournament will feature five franchises, with Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz confirmed as team captains.

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