The dates for the third edition of the Lankan Premier League have finally been announced as defending champions Jaffna Kings will take on Galle Gladiators in the v first match of the tournament at Hambantota on December 6.
There will five teams in the competition with 24 matches will be played from 6th December to 23rd December 2022
20 games will be played in the league stages amd four will be playoff games including final on 23rd December.
“The appetite for cricket in Sri Lanka is huge and we are bringing the best of cricketing action to our fans in Sri Lanka. With the Lanka Premier League, we want to provide some high-energy T20 cricket throughout December. Sri Lankan Cricket has always produced many world-class players and the inclusion of top international cricketers like Evin Lewis, Carlos Brathwaite, and Janneman Malan among others is contributing to the growth and popularity of Lanka Premier League in the subcontinent. I am sure that the third edition will be a success like the last two seasons,” said Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO of IPG, the official promoter of LPL.
Sanath Jayasuriya and Wasim Akram are appointed as new brand ambassadors of the league
“We are pleased to announce one of the finest batters of all time, Sanath Jayasuriya and ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram as Brand Ambassadors for the LPL 2022. Having legends like Sanath Jayasuriya and Wasim Akram will boost the league and attract more followers from the whole world, and help in our quest to make this tournament a global cricketing attraction. I am really excited to see great Sri Lankan talents on display in the league,” Anil Mohan added.
