Cricket team
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| League | Lanka Premier League | |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | ||
| Captain | Thisara Perera | |
| Coach | Carl Crowe | |
| Owner | Sagar Khanna (SKKY Group) | |
| Team information | ||
| City | Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka | |
| Colours | Pink Purple | |
| Founded | 2020: Colombo Kings 2021: Colombo Stars 2023: Colombo Strikers | |
| Home ground | R. Premadasa Stadium | |
| Capacity | 35,000 | |
| History | ||
| LPL wins | 0 | |
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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. The team was supposed to be coached by former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore. However he pulled out ahead of the 2020 Lanka Premier League for personal reasons and was replaced by former English cricketer Kabir Ali. 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.In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.
In November 2021, the team changed its name to Colombo Stars after Softlogic Holdings PLC took over the ownership of the franchise. 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. In May 2023, the team changed its name to Colombo Strikers after SKKY Group took over the ownership.
Seasons
| 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
- Sources: ESPNcricinfo, ThePapare.com
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| No. | Name | Nat. | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Year Signed | Salary (US$) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||||
| Kavin Bandara | 
|
(1997-08-22) 22 August 1997 (age 27) | Left handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| 11 | Shevon Daniel |
|
(2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 20) | Left handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 10,000 | |
| Nipun Dhananjaya |
|
(2000-09-28) 28 September 2000 (age 24) | Left handed | Right-arm off break | 2023 | Retained | ||
| Sheshan Fernando |
|
(1993-04-14) 14 April 1993 (age 31) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| 10 | Muhammad Waseem | 
|
(1994-02-12) 12 February 1994 (age 30) | Right handed | Right-arm medium | 2024 | 20,000 | Overseas |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
| 21 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 
|
(2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 23) | Right handed | — | 2024 | 50,000 | Overseas |
| 23 | Sadeera Samarawickrama |
|
(1995-08-30) 30 August 1995 (age 29) | Right handed | — | 2024 | Direct signing | |
| All-rounders | ||||||||
| 7 | Shadab Khan | 
|
(1998-10-04) 4 October 1998 (age 26) | Right handed | Right-arm leg break | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
| 29 | Chamika Karunaratne |
|
(1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 28) | Right handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2023 | Retained | |
| 74 | Angelo Perera |
|
(1990-02-23) 23 February 1990 (age 34) | Right handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 20,000 | |
| 1 | Thisara Perera |
|
(1989-04-03) 3 April 1989 (age 35) | Left handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Direct signing | Captain |
| 23 | Glenn Phillips | 
|
(1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 28) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
| 1 | Dunith Wellalage |
|
(2003-01-09) 9 January 2003 (age 21) | Left handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 50,000 | |
| Spin bowlers | ||||||||
| 4 | Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar |
|
(2007-07-15) 15 July 2007 (age 17) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 10,000 | Overseas |
| Pace bowlers | ||||||||
| 3 | Taskin Ahmed | 
|
(1995-04-03) 3 April 1995 (age 29) | Left handed | Right-arm fast | 2024 | 50,000 | Overseas |
| 71 | Binura Fernando |
|
(1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 29) | Right handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 55,000 | |
| Chamika Gunasekara |
|
(1999-11-25) 25 November 1999 (age 25) | Right handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 10,000 | ||
| 81 | Matheesha Pathirana |
|
(2002-12-18) 18 December 2002 (age 22) | Right handed | Right-arm fast | 2024 | 120,000 | |
| Garuka Sanketh |
|
(2005-05-30) 30 May 2005 (age 19) | Left handed | Right-arm medium | 2024 | 13,000 | ||
| Isitha Wijesundera |
|
(1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 27) | Left handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
Administration and support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Carl Crowe |
| Bowling Coach | Chaminda Vaas |
| Assistant Coach | Simon Helmot |
Captains
- 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
Statistics
Highest individual score
- 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 | ||||
Most career wickets
- 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
Best figures in an innings
- 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
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
| 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 | Zetto Sports | Oateo | |
See also
- Colombo Kings in 2020
- Colombo Stars in 2021
- Colombo Stars in 2022
- Colombo Strikers in 2023
- Colombo Strikers in 2024
References
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- "Meet Murfad Mustafa, the Indian who owns LPL team Colombo Kings". The Week. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- "Whatmore excited to return to Sri Lanka for LPL". BDCricTime. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- Sanyal, S. (21 October 2020). "LPL 2020: The complete player lists for all Lanka Premier League franchises". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- "Dav Whatmore won't be joining Lanka Premier League". BDCricTime. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- 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.
- "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021". The Papare. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- LPL denies media reports on dispute with Softlogic NewsWire. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- "New York-based SKKY group takes over LPL Colombo franchise". Ada Derana. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- "Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in LPL 2024 auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- "LPL 2024 Auction: Full Squads of all 5 Teams". ThePapare. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ESPNcricinfo
- "Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- "Most career wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- "Best bowling figures in an innings". Retrieved 20 October 2020.
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