Talking about witnessing the final in Sri Lanka, Akram, who picked up 916 international wickets in his career, said his association with the Lanka Premier League has been terrific.
Galle Gladiators will play the first match of the tournament against defending champions Jaffna Kings. The first round of the tournament, which will consist of 20 games will be played in Hambantota before it moves to Kandy and then Colombo.