Colombo [Sri Lanka], With their debut match scheduled for Tuesday against Kandy Falcons, the Colombo Strikers are gearing up for a huge comeback in the fifth season of the Lanka Premier League 2024 (LPL 2024).
The Colombo Strikers team, owned by Sagar Khanna and led by head coach Carl Crowe with the support of assistant coaches Simon Helmot and Chaminda Vaas, is confident in both its new signings and core players for the upcoming tournament. from July 1 to 21 of this year.
Colombo Strikers, a team widely recognized as a dominant force in cricket, has managed to improve its performance in international cricket. The Colombo Strikers backed Pakistani cricket icon Babar Azam's historic debut in LPL 2023, as a continuation of the New York Strikers family whose Abu Dhabi T10 triumph and dominant display in the Legends Cricket Trophy are widely recognised. As the Colombo striker's family prepares for the upcoming 2024 LPL season, the team knows they will once again wow fans with their captivating performances.
Demonstrating enthusiasm for both the tournament and the franchise's expansion, owner Sagar Khanna shared, "It would be the continuation of the franchise's footprint to be established in the upcoming edition of LPLT20. I am proud of the fact that the team once more meets expectations of the iconic talents we wanted to bring together for our team."
Vaas praised the Superstar Strikers' strong lineup and highlighted their ability to adapt to the particular requirements of the LPL T20 format, sharing: "The Strikers Squad has always been adaptable in adapting the unique challenges of different international tournament formats. . LPL T20 format at their disposal, our team will certainly take advantage of it to win the cup and receive top honours.”
The New York Strikers family's dominance in the previous 90-ball format of the Legends Cricket Trophy was also a result of the efforts of coach Chaminda Vaas.
The Colombo forward family once again add the strongest line-up of international participation in their journey to clinch the Lanka Premier League Trophy. Leading the team is veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera, known for her quick bowling and explosive batting. Through her deft bowling, Matheesha Pathirana brings a youthful exuberance and quickness to the team.
Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Glenn Phillips adds depth to the batting order. Shadab Khan, a competent batsman and leg-spinner, will offer versatility. Hard-hitting Afghan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz promises aggressive starts. Muhammad Waseem, a rising batsman from the United Arab Emirates, adds power to his hitting. One batsman who adds stability is Sadeera Samarawickrama, who is a consistent performer.
Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed joins the pace attack. Experienced middle-order batsman Angelo Perera provides consistency. The balance is provided by Dunith Wellalage, a versatile and promising player. Shevon Daniel, Garuka Sanketh and Chamika Gunasekara are examples of local talents who performed strongly. Shehan Fernando, Isitha Wijesundara, Binura Fernando, Kavin Bandara and Allah Ghazanfar complete the team, each contributing their special talents in an effort to win the Lanka Premier League Trophy.
Important players such as Nipun Dhananjaya, a young and talented batsman known for his reliable technique and anchoring skills, and middle-order Chamika Karunaratne, who was crucial in securing numerous wickets in the previous Lanka Premier League, have also been retained. .
The Colombo Strikers team, owned by Sagar Khanna and led by head coach Carl Crowe with the support of assistant coaches Simon Helmot and Chaminda Vaas, is confident in both its new signings and core players for the upcoming tournament. from July 1 to 21 of this year.
Colombo Strikers, a team widely recognized as a dominant force in cricket, has managed to improve its performance in international cricket. The Colombo Strikers backed Pakistani cricket icon Babar Azam's historic debut in LPL 2023, as a continuation of the New York Strikers family whose Abu Dhabi T10 triumph and dominant display in the Legends Cricket Trophy are widely recognised. As the Colombo striker's family prepares for the upcoming 2024 LPL season, the team knows they will once again wow fans with their captivating performances.
Demonstrating enthusiasm for both the tournament and the franchise's expansion, owner Sagar Khanna shared, "It would be the continuation of the franchise's footprint to be established in the upcoming edition of LPLT20. I am proud of the fact that the team once more meets expectations of the iconic talents we wanted to bring together for our team."
Vaas praised the Superstar Strikers' strong lineup and highlighted their ability to adapt to the particular requirements of the LPL T20 format, sharing: "The Strikers Squad has always been adaptable in adapting the unique challenges of different international tournament formats. . LPL T20 format at their disposal, our team will certainly take advantage of it to win the cup and receive top honours.”
The New York Strikers family's dominance in the previous 90-ball format of the Legends Cricket Trophy was also a result of the efforts of coach Chaminda Vaas.
The Colombo forward family once again add the strongest line-up of international participation in their journey to clinch the Lanka Premier League Trophy. Leading the team is veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera, known for her quick bowling and explosive batting. Through her deft bowling, Matheesha Pathirana brings a youthful exuberance and quickness to the team.
Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Glenn Phillips adds depth to the batting order. Shadab Khan, a competent batsman and leg-spinner, will offer versatility. Hard-hitting Afghan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz promises aggressive starts. Muhammad Waseem, a rising batsman from the United Arab Emirates, adds power to his hitting. One batsman who adds stability is Sadeera Samarawickrama, who is a consistent performer.
Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed joins the pace attack. Experienced middle-order batsman Angelo Perera provides consistency. The balance is provided by Dunith Wellalage, a versatile and promising player. Shevon Daniel, Garuka Sanketh and Chamika Gunasekara are examples of local talents who performed strongly. Shehan Fernando, Isitha Wijesundara, Binura Fernando, Kavin Bandara and Allah Ghazanfar complete the team, each contributing their special talents in an effort to win the Lanka Premier League Trophy.
Important players such as Nipun Dhananjaya, a young and talented batsman known for his reliable technique and anchoring skills, and middle-order Chamika Karunaratne, who was crucial in securing numerous wickets in the previous Lanka Premier League, have also been retained. .
