Veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi to lead Galle Gladiators in the upcoming edition of LPL

Pakistan's cricketing icon Shahid Afridi will be making his presence felt in upcoming edition of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020 as he has been appointed as captain of Galle Gliators. This was confirmed by LPL on ir official Twitter handle. Taking to micro-blogging site, y went on to reveal that Afridi will be leing Galle-based franchise while Sri Lankan limited-overs player Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been roped in as his deputy. 

'Lala' h participated in recently -concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 where he h represented Multan Sultans. He mand to amass 68 runs and four scalps in six games that he got to play. Sultans me it to playoffs but ir journey ended in Eliminator 2 after suffering a 25-run loss at hands of eventual runners-up Lahore Qalandars.

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Lanka Premier League 2020 fixtures

Colombo Kings will take on Kandy Tuskers in opening match of Lanka Premier League at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stium in Hambantota on vember 26. match will start at 7.30 pm after opening ceremony which is scheduled to be held from 3.30 pm onwards. Every day will see Double Heers till semi-finals. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stium, Hambantota will be hosting two semi-finals as well as summit clash. first semi-final will be played on December 13 while second one will be held on very next day i.e. December 14.

tournament decider will be played on December 16.

Galle Gliators will kickstart ir campaign against Jaffna Stallions in Hambantota on vember 27. 

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(Im Courtesy: PTI)