LPL 2020: Former Indian Bowler Sudeep Tyagi Arrives in Sri Lanka Ahead of LPL
Sudeep Tyagi is quarantined in Hambantota ahead of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020. He played four ODIs and one T20I for India, and also featured in the IPL.
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LPL 2020: Munaf Patel to Represent Kandy Tuskers in Inaugural Edition of Lanka Premier League
The Sohail Khan-owned Kandy franchise has also roped in Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, Chris Gayle and Kusal Perera among others. The side will take on Colombo Kings in the opening fixture.
LPL 2020: Sri Lanka Coach Mickey Arthur Feels That The Tournament Will Enhance The Young Players Development
The LPL 2020 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. Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur feels that the upcoming LPL will help enhance Sri Lankan cricket young player's development.
Sri Lanka Cricket Likely to Postpone The Inaugural Edition of The Lanka Premier League
The inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) might be postponed again as the authorities are yet to receive permission from the government to host the marquee league despite the restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has already postponed and rescheduled the league two times since May.
LPL 2020: Andre Russell, Faf du Plessis And Three Other Overseas Players Opt Out of Lanka Premier League
Five foreign players, including Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell and David Miller, have withdrawn from the first Lanka Premier League (LPL). Miller and Du Plessis of South Africa and Dawid Malan of England will not be able to play in this league due to the limited-overs series between these two teams, while West Indies' Russell has pulled out due to a knee injury.
Bollywood Actor Salman Khan’s family buys Lanka Premier League’s Kandy franchise
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has bought the Kandy Tuskers Franchise in the Lankan Premier League (LPL). His younger brother Sohail Khan and father Salim Khan, who are a part of the consortium has made a investment.
LPL 2020: Lanka Premier League once again postponed, will now start from November 21
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday postponed the first Lanka Premier League (LPL) till 21 November in a bid to ensure that the players participating in the tournament have enough time to meet the Sri Lankan government's quarantine protocols.