The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament got underway on 05th December 2021 with a colourful opening ceremony at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
The five-teams Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, Kandy Warriors, Dambulla Giants, and Colombo Stars took part at the opening ceremony while Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa was the chief guest on this occasion. The Minister has invited Paralympic Gold medalist Dinesh Priyantha Herath to officially declare open this second edition of the LPL.
The Minister said that LPL always gives youngsters a good opportunity and to perform well with world-class players and provide equal opportunity for Sri Lankan players to compete at the highest level. The first edition was successful and we found really good talented players and we believe it’s even better this time. The selectors will identify good tenanted players from this.
SLC President Shammi Silva, CEO Ashley de Silva, Vice Presidents Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, and Ravin Wickramaratne who is also the Tournament Director graced this opening ceremony while renowned artists displayed with official LPL song which added more glamour to this occasion.
Source: www.dailynews.lk
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