The Colombo Strikers announced that highly experienced wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella will lead the Colombo Strikers in the 2023 Lanka Premier League (LPL).

The Colombo Strikers announced that highly experienced wicketkeeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella will lead the Colombo Strikers in the 2023 Lanka Premier League. The Colombo Strikers will be in action for the first time in the LPL when they take on the Jaffna Kings in Colombo on July 30, 2023.

Niroshan Dickwella has 2,179 runs and has 65 catches and 21 stumps in 115 T20s. Speaking of the Colombo Strikers' leadership, Dickwella said, "I'm very honored to be captain of the Colombo Strikers. We have a great team with several superstars like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Matheesha Pathirana. We will definitely give them freedom.” I wish all cricketers to show their natural game. We are looking forward to a fantastic season.

Meanwhile, Colombo Strikers owner Sagar Khanna said: “Niroshan Dickwella is an experienced campaigner and knows the local players well. He will certainly be able to bring out the best in all the cricketers on the team. I wish him and the team all the best for the season.” The 2023 Lanka Premier League will be played from July 30 to August 20.

The Lanka Premier League 2023, which will be the fourth edition of the T20 franchise league and involves five teams, will be played from July 30 to August 20.Jaffna Kings are the defending champions.