Lanka Premier League postponed to November-December
Cricket | July 09, 2021 20:00 ISTThe T20 league was scheduled to begin from July 29 but has been postponed to a November 19-December 12 schedule.
The T20 league was scheduled to begin from July 29 but has been postponed to a November 19-December 12 schedule.
The first edition of LPL was held in 2020 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota, with five teams participating in the event.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who is currently playing for Kandy Tuskers in the Lanka Premier League, completed a rare T20 double on Friday.
Perera then turned up with the ball by taking two for 23.
Afridi's knock for Galle Gladiators consisted of three fours and six sixes.
The former Pakistan captain tweeted about the same, adding to the agony of the tournament organisers after a spate of heavyweight pullouts.
Chris Gayle and Liam Plunkett, who were slated to play for Tuskers, had pulled out of the event.
Pakistani players who will be seen in action in the league include Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Aamir, Ehsan Ali, Azam Khan, Usman Shinwari and Shoaib Malik.
Sri Lanka Cricket's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in collaboration with the ICC is administering the initiatives at the LPL, and relevant officials will be present at every match, event and official functions throughout the tournament at the venue and the hotel.
Both Tanvir and Singh are expected to be out for at least two weeks.
Lasith Malinga, Chris Gayle and Liam Plunkett have already withdrawn from the tournament.
The LPL will be held between November 26 and December 16 and will be played only at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
The other three teams participating in the league are Dambulla Hawks, Galle Gladiators and Jaffna Stallions.
As per reports, the SLC officials and LPL organisers will meet with Sri Lanka's health ministry on Wednesday to discuss the feasibility of the tournament.
Faf du Plessis, David Miller and David Malan are the other three cricketers who have withdrawn from the tournament scheduled to begin next month.
Rajapaksa further added that the LPL will also help in boosting the country's sports economy, along with helping young athletes to rise on the international arena.
Bollywood star Salman Khan's brother Sohail has bought the Kandy franchise in the upcoming Lanka Premier League.
In the draft held on Monday, Manpreet and Manvinder were picked by Colombo Kings, one of the five teams participating in the T20 league.
The tournament will be played between November 21-December 13 at two venues -- Pallekele and Hambantota. A total of 23 matches will be played in all.
The starting date of the Lanka Premier League has been adjusted to meet the quarantine requirements.
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