The inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) is ready to start from November 14. Organised by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the franchise-based T20 league will even finish on December 6. The nation’s cricket board will even be partnering with Progressive Manufacturing Group (IPG) to handle the competitors. IPG has been provided rights for licensing of franchises, manufacturing, floor rights and broadcasting. In its press launch, Sri Lanka Cricket acknowledged, “A neighborhood league is welcomed by each gamers and followers alike because it present a platform for the gamers to horn their expertise enjoying alongside top-notch cricketers on the earth whereas present a possibility for the native followers to witness some high quality cricket on show.”
The league will likely be hosted by three venues; Rangiri Dambula Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium and Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapakse Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Earlier, the board had additionally revealed that 70 worldwide cricketers would take part within the Lanka Premier League.
5 groups will likely be taking part within the league. The groups are Colombo Lions, Dambulla Hawks, Galle Dolphins, Jaffna Cobras and Kandy Tuskers.
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Earlier, the nation’s cricket board indefinitely postponed the franchise T20 league which was originally scheduled for August. The explanation for it was the two-week quarantine period demanded for by the well being officers. The Lanka Premier League will likely be taking place after the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is scheduled for September 19 to November eight.
Sri Lanka has recorded extra three thousand coronavirus instances, with 12 deaths. 2,879 sufferers have recovered from the lethal virus.
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