ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Premier League was launched at a ceremony in Islamabad today.

Six teams, five from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and one of Kashmiri Diaspora, will participate in this T-20 format cricket event, commencing in Azad Kashmir on April 1 next year.

The teams are: Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotli Panthers, Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions and Overseas Warriors.

The official logo titled "Khelo Azadi Say" was also unveiled at the opening ceremony.

In his remarks at the launching ceremony, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan said Kashmiri people are sports lovers and this event will be another platform for Kashmiri youth to show their talent.

He assured that his government will provide all possible assistance and cooperation for successful conduct of the event.

He thanked Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir for its efforts to highlight Kashmir cause in the world and for KPL as well. He said Pakistan and Kashmir are not complete without each other.

Accepting request of Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Afridi, the AJK President said he will supervise the KPL as Pattern-In-chief.

Addressing the event, Shehryar Khan Afridi said the government of Pakistan and Kashmir Committee will fully support for successful holding of the event as this event is linked with Kashmir. He said like Pakistan Super League, KPL will also be a success.

Former Captain Pakistan Cricket Team Shahid Afridi, on the occasion, said he is extremely happy over the launch of the KPL, and feels honored to be its Brand Ambassador.

Former Bowling Coach of Pakistan Cricket Team Azhar Mahmood also expressed his commitment to work enthsiastically as head coach of KPL.