India-Pakistan rivalry to reignite in Texas through 2nd season of American Premier League

"It still feels like yesterday when I was running into bowl against Pakistan in Jo-burg and took the winning catch. Playing against Pakistan and winning has been a real high for me. I am really looking forward to playing the Super Match against Premium Paks and hopefully, I will help Premium Indians come on top this time as well," said Sreesanth.

Tanvir, a left-hander from Pakistan who was the top wicket-taker in the first edition of the Indian Premier League, said, "Playing against India is always special for me as I made my T20 as well as Test debut against them in 2007. You are overwhelmed with emotions and nervousness while playing against them and I am really excited that I have got another opportunity to represent Pakistan in a rivalry match."

Seven teams will be participating in the 13-day long tournament from 19th to 31st December. Teams that will compete for the trophy are Premium Afghans, Premium Americans, Premium Aussies, Premium Canadians, Premium Indians, Premium Paks, and Premium Windies.

Each team will have a minimum of one and maximum of two players who have represented their country while every 15-member team squad will have nine local (American) players, according to ICC guidelines.

A maximum of six international players will be allowed in the playing XI. APL Founder and CEO Jay Mir said, "The idea is to give fans a unique experience every time they tune into the APL, and having a match between Premium Indians and Premium Paks is one of them. Having the stalwarts from both the countries will surely see a high-intensity cricketing action."