'Colombo Strikers, Galle Marvels...': Lanka T10 Announces Super League Team Names

Lanka T10 Super League is excited to announce that six franchise teams will compete in inaugural edition of this new dition to Sri Lanka's cricketing calendar.

1.    Colombo Strikers

2.    Galle Marvels

3.    Jaffna Titans

4.    Kandy Bolts

5.    Hambantota Bangla Tigers

6.    Negombo Braves

Player Draft for inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10, 2024, in Colombo.

tournament is scheduled from December 12 to 22, featuring six franchise teams and showcasing local and international players in cricket's fastest format.

naming of teams highlights strengths and distinct character of each city, celebrating its contribution to cricket, thus bridging game with local identity, encouraging community pride and support for ir team.

About Cities

Colombo: As capital of country, Colombo boasts state-of--art facilities and historic grounds. This city has nurtured many of nation’s cricketing legends and serves as a powerhouse for talent development, hosting majority of Sri Lanka’s first-class cricket clubs.

Jaffna: Located in norrn region, Jaffna is becoming an emerging cricketing hub characterized by its rich cultural diversity. Increasingly, schools in area are opting sport, establishing Jaffna as a center of excellence, where promising young talent is on rise.

Galle: Galle uniquely blends history with sport, home to renowned Galle International Cricket Stium, which is framed by UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. This sourn coastal city often gains recognition as a premier cricketing destination, owing to its historical significance and vibrant cricketing culture.

Kandy: Known for its cultural richness and scenic beauty, Kandy is home of Sacred Tooth Relic and Pallekele International Cricket Stium. city has a distinguished history of producing top players who have represented Sri Lanka on international stage.

Hambantota: Nestled along sourn coast, Hambantota boasts spectacular Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stium (MRICS), where thrilling matches unfold amidst beauty of nearby wildlife parks. This vibrant city has also nurtured several international cricket stars, solidifying its place on cricketing map.

Negombo: A lively coastal city on northwest coast, is famous for its vibrant beaches and beautiful lagoon. It serves as a nurturing ground for talented cricketers who have gone on to represent Sri Lanka, contributing significantly to strength of country's cricketing landscape.

Note to Editor:
Lanka T10 Super League is an exhilarating 10-over cricket format, proudly organized and endorsed by Sri Lanka Cricket in collaboration with a consortium of industry leers: T Ten Sports Management FZC (TSM), T Ten Global Sports FZE (TGS), and Innovative Production Group (IPG). Toger, y are shaping future of T10 cricket in Sri Lanka.