Sri Lankan players get nod for UAE T20x
dubai — The Sri Lankan cricket board on Thursday granted its players the permission to play in the upcoming UAE T20x, a newly launched T20 franchise league.
With this decision, Sri Lanka Cricket joins other full member nations including England, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland along with 16 associate members; all of which have allowed its players to participate in the UAE T20x.
This decision demonstrates Sri Lanka Cricket’s recognition of the UAE T20x as an important and innovative addition to the cricketing calendar. Now with the support of 24 full member and associate member nations, the UAE T20x promises to be the most internationally inclusive cricket league in the world whist delivering exhilarating performances.
Fans will be thrilled to know that Sri Lankan stars such as Lasith Malinga, TM Dilshan, Ajantha Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera, Rangana Herath, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jeevan Mendis, Dilshan Munaweera, Angelo Perera, Lakshan Sandakan have all signed up to be a part of this exciting league.
Sri Lankan cricketing veteran and the league’s icon player Kumar Sangakkara said: “I am delighted that the Sri Lankan cricket board has granted its players the permission and encouragement to participate in what promises to be an incredible tournament. This displays that Sri Lanka cricket understands the benefits that the UAE T20x can bring to the sport in our country, with youngsters learning and playing with the best names in international cricket. It is also a great chance for the world to watch some exciting Sri Lankan cricketers and legendary coaches.”