Lanka Premier League 2023: Colombo Strikers sign Imam Ul Haq as replacement for Lorcan Tucker

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Colombo, July 14: The Colombo Strikers have announced the signing of Pakistan opening batter Imam ul Haq as replacement player for Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023.

Imam has scored 2143 runs in 78 matches in his T20 career so far. The top-order batter has notched 20 half-centuries in T20s. He will join his compatriots Babar Azam, Ifhtikar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Naseem Shah in the Colombo Strikers team for LPL 2023.

Speaking about joining the Colombo Strikers, Imam-ul-Haq said, "The Colombo Strikers have a fantastic team and I am thrilled to join the side. I am really looking forward to have a great experience to play with many many talented players."

Colombo Strikers' Icon Player Babar also welcomed Imam-ul-Haq to the squad, "Imam is a very skilful cricketer. His addition to our side is a huge boost for us. The youngsters in our team will also have a chance to learn from him."

Meanwhile, team owner Sagar Khanna said, "Imam is a very experienced cricketer and we are delighted to have him on our side. He can anchor the innings for us and add stability to the side. I hope that he has a fantastic time with Colombo Strikers."

The Colombo Strikers, who will be making their maiden appearance in the Sri Lankan T20 league, will take on Jaffna Kings in their first match of the LPL 2023 on 30 July 2023 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.