LPL 2020 side Colombo Kings hit by coach Herschelle Gibbs' resignation before semi-final

Herschelle Gibbs had established a reputation as a lionhearted campaigner for South African cricket team during his playing days. cricketer has used his experience of international cricket to great use in his coaching stints post hanging his boots. 46-year-old was appointed head coach of Colombo Kings side for Lanka Premier League (LPL 2020). However, he has resigned from his position and has flown back to South Africa. 

Gibbs mor: Herschelle Gibbs resigns as Colombo Kings coach

In a shocking turn of events, South African has relinquished his position, citing personal reasons. Gibbs took to his Twitter account to reveal actual reason behind his sudden exit from league ahead of his team's much important semi-final. ex-opening batsman revealed that three of his family members have contracted COVID-19 virus.

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He mentioned that his mor is currently in hospital and battling virus. Moreover, he stated that his bror also had to be hospitalized in past due to virus, and his sister is also recovering from COVID-19. This is what led to his exit from Lanka Premier League, as Gibbs had to fly back home to be with his family. 

swashbuckling opening batsman was a vital cog for Proteas and was instrumental in several memorable victories for country. He has picked up several coaching assignments after calling it quits from international cricket. Over years, he has coached Rotterdam Rhis and has also been head coach of Kuwait team. His stint with Colombo Kings was highly successful as side has entered finals of league. 

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Lanka Premier League points table

Fans were entertained with high-octane matches in league st as teams battled it out to qualify for semi-finals. Colombo Kings finished competition as table toppers and have also entered finals of tournament after a comprehensive win over Galle Gladiators in semi-final. or two teams who will clash in second semi-final are Dambulla Viiking (11 points) and Jaffna Stallions (9 points). Here is Lanka Premier League points table after group st matches - 

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LPL 2020: Colombo Kings squad 

Colombo Kings squad: Dinesh Chandimal(WK), Laurie Evans, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Lahiru Udara, Ashan Priyanjan, Thikshila de Silva, Qais Ahmad, Angelo Maws(C), Tharindu Ratnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Himesh Ramanayake, Dhammika Prasad, Manpreet Gony, Isuru Udana, Karim Sadiq, Andre Russell, Amila Aponso, Tharindu Kaushal, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kalana Perera, Navod Paranavithana

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Im source: Herschelle Gibbs Instagram