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Lanka Premier League 2020: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi named captain of Galle Gladiators

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been named the captain of Galle Gladiators franchise in the inaugural Lankan Premier League (LPL) Twenty20 tournament to be played in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from November 26 to December 16.

Lanka Premier League 2020: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi named captain of Galle Gladiators

Karachi, Nov 22: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been named the captain of Galle Gladiators franchise in the inaugural Lankan Premier League (LPL) Twenty20 tournament to be played in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from November 26 to December 16.

Galle Gladiators has been bought by Pakistani businessman, Nadeem Omar, who also owns the popular Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators.

Initially, Sarfaraz Ahmed was named the captain of Galle Gladiators but the franchise had to alter its decision after the wicket-keeper batsman pulled out of the tournament after being included in the Pakistan squad for the tour of New Zealand.

"Afridi will now captain the side since he is the senior-most player in our franchise and has experience of captaincy," Omar said.

Held in the COVID-19 times, the inaugural LPL has been in trouble even before its launch as several leading international players, including Chris Gayle, Faf de Plessis, Liam Plunkett, David Malan, Lasith Malinga, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Hafeez and Sarfaraz withdrew from the event because of varied reasons.

Pakistan's discarded wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has also pulled out of the league due to a shoulder injury. Pakistani players who will be seen in action in the league, include Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Aamir, Ehsan Ali, Azam Khan, Usman Shinwari and Shoaib Malik.

Left-arm pacer Tanvir and Canada batsman Ravinderpal Singh, had, in fact, tested positive for COVID-19 soon after reaching Colombo.

Five franchises -- Jaffna Stallions, Kandy Tuskers, Galle Gladiators, Colombo Kings and Dambulla Hawks will fight it out for the inaugural LPL trophy.

(With inputs from PTI)

Story first published: Sunday, November 22, 2020, 17:22 [IST]
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