Andhra Premier League: Auction Results, Player Sold, Player Price

The Andhra Premier League auction on Friday saw 120 players — iconic, young and budding players — from the state being sold among six teams for the inaugural season which gets underway from July 6. Franchises have taken the initial rights for a period of three years. Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association (ACA) CEO M. Siva Reddy believes that it will be the biggest moment for cricket in the state after the first Ranji Trophy match in 1953.

All the matches in the tournament will follow the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) norms and anti-corruption officers from the Indian cricket board would oversee the tournament. The teams include Uttarandhra Lions which was sold to KVR Estates; Rayalaseema Kings (Dasaradharam Reddy); Godavari Titans (Malvin Global Energy); Coastal Riders (Surya Granites); Bezwada Tigers (Andhra Hospitals); and Vizag Warriors (Pulsus Group). The franchises have taken the initial rights for a period of three years.

“We are leaving no stone unturned, and the players will be hosted in two-star hotels and ACA for the first season will be bearing the cost of accommodation, food and transport. We are also bearing the player kit to the tune of about ₹30 lakh,” said Gopinath Reddy, treasurer of ACA.

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Andhra Premier League: Which players were sold at the auction and for what price?

 The base price of the players was divided into following sections — category A (INR1.5 lakh for 48 players), category B (INR 1 lakh for 83 players) and category C (₹50,000 for the rest). The players range from U-19 zones to Ranji trophy. Each team could have 20 players and four support staff, including the coach and physio.