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 The Airports Employees Sports Club is set to host the inaugural edition of the Aviation Premier League (APL), a high-intensity T10 cricket championship, from 7 to 9 March at the MCA Cricket Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Sanctioned by the Mumbai Cricket Association, the tournament will feature eight teams representing various sectors of the aviation industry. 

The three-day event will see 15 matches culminating in the championship final on 9 March.

The participating teams include Air India Aviators, AESC Warriors, DFS Daredevils, Kolkata Strikers, Ahmedabad Titans, Customs Challengers, MIAL Mavericks, and Target Thunderbolts. 

 

The tournament, as per an APL press release, aims to foster camaraderie and professional networking among aviation professionals.

 

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Kunal Kothari, promoter of APL and spokesperson of Prithvi Group, emphasised the broader vision behind the tournament, stating, “The APL has been conceptualised not merely as a sporting event but as a professional development opportunity that transcends traditional networking formats. This tournament will deliver exceptional cricket while facilitating meaningful interactions among key stakeholders in our industry.”

Suhas Mate, Secretary of APL, remarked on the enthusiastic response from the aviation community, noting, “The substantial interest we have received from organisations across the aviation ecosystem validates our assessment that such a tournament fulfils an important function in building industry cohesion and professional camaraderie.”

 

Prashant Kakde, Working President of APL, highlighted the choice of the T10 format, stating, “The selection of the T10 format ensures matches of the highest competitive standard while accommodating the professional schedules of our participants. This structure will effectively showcase the considerable talent that exists within our aviation personnel.”

 

Nitin Jadhav, President of APL, highlighted the significance of the tournament, asserting, “This tournament underscores our institutional commitment to professional development and work-life integration. The Aviation Premier League will serve as a testament to the multifaceted capabilities of our industry professionals.”

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