The season will see the participation of five teams - Colombo Strikers captained by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga and the defending champions Jaffna Kings will be led by veteran Sril
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed the entire unit for their triumph against Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series after clinching the series on Day 4 of the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday.
Sri Lanka failed the test against Pakistan's orthodox spinner Noman Ali to clinch the series by 2-0 on Day 4 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday.
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 player auction for the Lanka Premier League is on June 14 and the Colombo Strikers will hope to sign some of the most talented players up for grabs. Along with Babar, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah and Chamika Karunarathne are already included in the squad for the Colombo Strikers.
In the absence of Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq who is currently busy in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Naseem will fill his gap in the Leicestershire side. Pakistani bowler arrived in England on Tuesday and will be available for Leicestershire's opening game against Lancashire on
The Icon Players include Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.
Pakistan's last wicket partnership between Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading light while Sarfaraz Ahmed slammed a fighting hundred to deny New Zealand a victory in the second Test here on Friday
Pakistan's last wicket partnership between Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading light while Sarfaraz Ahmed slammed a fighting hundred to deny New Zealand a victory in the second Test here on Friday.