Three former Indian Premier League (IPL) players are exploring fresh opportunities in overseas franchise cricket, with their names featuring among the registrations for the upcoming Afghanistan Premier League (APL) player draft scheduled to take place in Dubai on November 3.
The growing interest among former Indian cricketers in extending their careers through overseas T20 leagues after stepping away from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)-regulated domestic circuit and the IPL, as a Cricbuzz report confirmed the trio's registration for the upcoming auction.
The Afghanistan Premier League draft could therefore provide another opportunity for these former IPL campaigners to showcase their experience and skills in a different franchise
environment. Their previous exposure to the IPL and international cricket could make them interesting options for teams looking to strengthen their squads.
Who are the Three Indian players registering for Afghanistan Premier League?
The three players who have registered for the November 3 draft are Vijay Shankar, KS Bharat and Murugan Ashwin.
Murugan Ashwin completes the trio. The former Tamil Nadu spinner has played for the likes of RCB and MI in the IPL, and the leg-spinner retired from domestic cricket and the IPL in May 2026. He featured in 44 IPL matches, claiming 35 wickets, and is now looking to explore opportunities beyond Indian cricket.
