COLOMBO: After multiple postponements, the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League, a franchise-based Twenty20 league organized by Sri Lanka Cricket, will be officially launched in November.
The tournament is scheduled to run from 14th November through to 6th December.
SLC has signed up with Dubai-based Innovative Production Group (IPG) to manage and conduct the tournament.
The 23-match League will be played on the three international venues of Rangiri Dambulu International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapakse International Cricket Stadium.
Five teams named after the cities of Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Dambulla and Jaffna will participate in the League.IPG was offered rights for licensing of franchises, broadcasting, production and ground rights of the event.”A local league is welcomed by both players and fans alike as it provide a platform for the players to horn their skills playing alongside top-notch cricketers in the world while provide an opportunity for the local fans to witness some quality cricket on display,” an SLC release states.
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