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Colombo Strikers
LeagueLanka Premier League
Personnel
CaptainThisara Perera
CoachCarl Crowe
OwnerSagar Khanna (SKKY Group)
Team information
CityColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Colours  Pink
  Purple
Founded2020: Colombo Kings
2021: Colombo Stars
2023: Colombo Strikers
Home groundR. Premadasa Stadium
Capacity35,000
History
LPL wins0

T20I Kit

Colombo Strikers, formerly known as Colombo Stars and Colombo Kings, is a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League. In the inaugural season, Murfad Mustafa was the owner of the franchise.[1][2] The team was supposed to be coached by former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore.[3][4] However he pulled out ahead of the 2020 Lanka Premier League for personal reasons and was replaced by former English cricketer Kabir Ali.[5] Kabir Ali was again replaced by Herschelle Gibbs after he tested positive for COVID-19. Angelo Mathews was announced as the icon player and Andre Russell was named as the marquee foreign player.[6] In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.[7][8]

In November 2021, the team changed its name to Colombo Stars after Softlogic Holdings PLC took over the ownership of the franchise.[9] In May 2023, LPL promoter and the chairman of IPG Group told that Softlogic Holdings PLC had part ways with Colombo Stars with mutual understanding.[10] In May 2023, the team changed its name to Colombo Strikers after SKKY Group took over the ownership.[11]

Seasons

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Year League table standing Final standing
2020 1st out of 5 Semi-finalists
2021 3rd out of 5 Playoffs
2022 3rd out of 5 Runners up
2023 5th out of 5 League Stage
2024 3rd out of 5 Playoffs

Current squad

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No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Batting style Bowling style Year signed Salary
(US$) 		Notes
Batters
28 Avishka Fernando  Sri Lanka (1998-04-05) 5 April 1998 (age 26) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 Direct signing
18 Pathum Nissanka  Sri Lanka (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 (age 26) Right-handed — 2024 40,000
49 Alex Ross  Australia (1992-04-17) 17 April 1992 (age 32) Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 20,000 Overseas
32 Rilee Rossouw  South Africa (1989-10-09) 9 October 1989 (age 35) Left-handed Right-arm off break 2024 60,000 Overseas
Ahan Wickramasinghe  Sri Lanka (2001-09-02) 2 September 2001 (age 23) Right-handed — 2024 5,000
All-rounders
97 Fabian Allen  Jamaica (1995-05-07) 7 May 1995 (age 29) Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 2024 32,000 Overseas
72 Charith Asalanka  Sri Lanka (1997-06-29) 29 June 1997 (age 27) Left-handed Right-arm off break 2023 Retained Captain
75 Dhananjaya de Silva  Sri Lanka (1991-09-06) 6 September 1991 (age 33) Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 50,000
77 Azmatullah Omarzai  Afghanistan (2000-03-24) 24 March 2000 (age 24) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 Direct signing Overseas
Wanuja Sahan  Sri Lanka (2003-06-17) 17 June 2003 (age 21) Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 2024 10,000
Lahiru Samarakoon  Sri Lanka (1997-03-03) 3 March 1997 (age 27) Left-handed Right-arm fast-medium 2024 13,000
Wicket-keepers
Nishan Madushka  Sri Lanka (1999-09-10) 10 September 1999 (age 25) Right-handed — 2024 10,000
13 Kusal Mendis  Sri Lanka (1995-02-02) 2 February 1995 (age 29) Right-handed Right-arm leg break 2024 Direct signing
Vishad Randika  Sri Lanka (1997-09-02) 2 September 1997 (age 27) Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 5,000
Spin bowlers
Murvin Abinash  Sri Lanka (2000-06-18) 18 June 2000 (age 24) Left-handed Right-arm off break 2024 5,000
15 Tabraiz Shamsi  South Africa (1990-02-18) 18 February 1990 (age 34) Right-handed Left-arm unorthodox spin 2024 Direct signing Overseas
Theesan Vithushan  Sri Lanka (2001-05-02) 2 May 2001 (age 23) Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 2024 5,000
26 Vijayakanth Viyaskanth  Sri Lanka (2001-12-05) 5 December 2001 (age 23) Right-handed Right-arm leg break 2023 Retained
Pace bowlers
65 Jason Behrendorff  Australia (1990-04-20) 20 April 1990 (age 34) Right-handed Left-arm fast-medium 2024 50,000 Overseas
Asitha Fernando  Sri Lanka (1997-07-31) 31 July 1997 (age 27) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 40,000
40 Pramod Madushan  Sri Lanka (1993-12-14) 14 December 1993 (age 31) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 20,000
Eshan Malinga  Sri Lanka (2001-02-04) 4 February 2001 (age 23) Left-handed Right-arm fast-medium 2024 13,000
Arul Pragasam  Sri Lanka (1993-11-06) 6 November 1993 (age 31) Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 5,000
Nisala Tharaka  Sri Lanka (1991-04-20) 20 April 1991 (age 33) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 5,000

Administration and support staff

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Position Name
Head Coach Carl Crowe
Bowling Coach Chaminda Vaas
Assistant Coach Simon Helmot

Captains

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As of 19 June 2024
No. Player From To Mat Won Lost Tie&W Tie&L NR Win%
1 Angelo Mathews 2020 2022 14 8 5 1 0 0 60.71
2 Dhananjaya de Silva 2021 2021 4 1 3 0 0 0 25.00
3 Niroshan Dickwella 2023 2023 5 2 3 0 0 0 40.00
4 Chamika Karunaratne 2023 2023 2 1 1 0 0 0 50
5 Babar Azam 2023 2023 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
6 Thisara Perera 2024 present
  • Source: CricInfo[14]

Statistics

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Highest individual score

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As of 18 August 2023
Runs Player Opposition Venue Date
108* Laurie Evans Jaffna Stallions Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 10 December 2020
104 Babar Azam Galle Gladiators Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 7 August 2023
80 Dinesh Chandimal Kandy Tuskers Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 26 November 2020
73* Angelo Mathews Jaffna Kings Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 12 December 2022
73 Galle Gladiators R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 12 December 2021
Source: Cricinfo[15]

Most career wickets

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As of 19 August 2023
Wickets Player Seasons
22 Jeffrey Vandersay 2020–2023
21 Dushmantha Chameera 2020–2021
15 Seekkuge Prasanna 2021–2022
15 Naveen-ul-Haq 2021–2022
13 Kasun Rajitha 2022
12 Matheesha Pathirana 2023-2023
  • Source: CricInfo[16]

Best figures in an innings

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As of 19 August 2023
Figures Player Opposition Venue Date
6/25 Jeffrey Vandersay Kandy Warriors R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 17 December 2021
5/22 Kasun Rajitha Dambulla Aura 14 December 2022
4/20 Kasun Rajitha Kandy Falcons 22 December 2022
4/35 Dushmantha Chameera Kandy Warriors 14 December 2021
3/24 Matheesha Pathirana Kandy Warriors 31 July 2023
3/17 Benny Howell Galle Gladiators 21 December 2022
  • Source: CricInfo[17]

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

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Year Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Chest branding
2020 Moose Clothing
2021 Softlogic Holdings
2022 MazaPlay Softlogic Holdings
2023 Kheloyar 1xBook
2024 Babu88 Sports[18] Zetto Sports Oateo

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kumarasinghe, Chathura (17 November 2020). "Faza Group to unleash Colombo Kings on LPL". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Meet Murfad Mustafa, the Indian who owns LPL team Colombo Kings". The Week. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Whatmore excited to return to Sri Lanka for LPL". BDCricTime. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  4. ^ Sanyal, S. (21 October 2020). "LPL 2020: The complete player lists for all Lanka Premier League franchises". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Dav Whatmore won't be joining Lanka Premier League". BDCricTime. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  6. ^ Scroll staff (19 October 2020). "Cricket: Gayle, du Plessis, Afridi among marquee names picked in Lanka Premier League draft". scroll.in. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  7. ^ "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021". The Papare. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  10. ^ LPL denies media reports on dispute with Softlogic NewsWire. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  11. ^ "New York-based SKKY group takes over LPL Colombo franchise". Ada Derana. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in LPL 2024 auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  13. ^ "LPL 2024 Auction: Full Squads of all 5 Teams". ThePapare. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  14. ^ ESPNcricinfo
  15. ^ "Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Most career wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Best bowling figures in an innings". Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  18. ^ "BABU88Sports Announces Sponsorship of Colombo Strikers in Lanka Premier League". Business Standard. 3 July 2024.


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