The Colombo Strikers are set to make their debut in the Lanka Premier League, which will be played from July 30, 2023 to August 20, 2023. They will take on Jaffna Kings in their first match of the LPL on July 30, 2023 in Colombo.
The upcoming season will witness the presence of popular international stars such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller as well as popular Sri Lankan stars Thisara Perera and Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and skipper Dasun Shanaka among others as the matches will be held across two
The Strikers have already brought together Pakistan captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne for the LPL 2023, as per a press release from Colombo Strikers.
The Icon Players include Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.
The 2022 edition was held back in December 6-23 last year. Jaffna Kings won their second straight title by defeating Colombo Stars by two wickets in the final. They have won all three editions of the league, including 2020 edition as Jaffna Stallions.
Over the years after the emergence of the Indian Premier League in 2008, many T20 league tournaments have emerged across the world, like Big Bash League (Australia), Pakistan Super League (Pakistan), Bangladesh Premier League (Bangladesh), Lanka Premier League (LPL), SA20 (South Africa), Int
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.