Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Piyush Singh Chauhan Appointed Vice Chairman of River-Themed Ayodhya Premier League
A new cricket tournament called the Ayodhya Premier League is starting soon in a city called Ayodhya.
The teams in this league are named after rivers in the area, like the Gomti Thunders and Yamuna Super Kings.
A man named Piyush Singh Chauhan, who is important in education, has been chosen to help lead this league.
The main goal is to help young, new cricket players get better and show off their skills.
Some famous players will also be there.
The games will be on TV for everyone to watch.
This league is a way to mix sports with the culture and nature of Uttar Pradesh.
Piyush Singh Chauhan appointed Vice Chairman of the Ayodhya Premier League (APL).
APL to feature eight T20 teams named after Uttar Pradesh rivers, starting November 9.
The league aims to provide a platform for emerging cricket talent in Uttar Pradesh.
Matches will be broadcast live on DD Sports and Prasar Bharati.
The tournament includes a cash prize of ₹11 lakh for the winning team.
- Who
- Piyush Singh Chauhan, Vice Chairman of SR Group of Institutions
- What
- Appointed as Vice Chairman of the Ayodhya Premier League (APL), a new T20 cricket tournament themed around Uttar Pradesh's rivers.
- When
- Announcement made on Friday; tournament starts November 9.
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To provide a platform for emerging cricket talent and promote grassroots cricket in Uttar Pradesh, celebrating the state's cultural heritage.
- Tournament Name
- Ayodhya Premier League (APL)
- Vice Chairman
- Piyush Singh Chauhan
- Start Date
- November 9
- Venue
- B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, Ayodhya
- Number of Teams
- 8
- Format
- T20
- Broadcast
- DD Sports and Prasar Bharati
- Champion Prize
- ₹11 lakh