Jaffna Stallions conducts full-scale training camp in Kandy for LPL

Jaffna Stallions became the first franchise cricket team in the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL) to hold a full-blown training session. 

With the impeccable guidance and leadership of Thilina Kandamby, the Head Coach, and Thisara Perera, the Captain, the team successfully completed a three-day residential cricket camp held from 13 to 15 November 2020 in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Making it a fully-fledged training session the local players, coaching staff and support staff took part in the camp. 

Following is a breakdown of the squad: Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Binura Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Mahesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Nuvinidu Fernando, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan, and Yiyakanth Yiyaskanth. 

Adding a new flare to the game, the team introduced three talented young cricketers, namely, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan and Yiyakanth Yiyaskanth, to the 2020 LPL. The Coaching staff consists of Thilina Kandamby – Head Coach, Hemang Badani – Consultant, Mario Villavarayan – Trainer Cum Fast Bowling Coach, Sachith Pathirana – Spin Bowling Coach, and Vimukthi Deshapriya – Fielding and Throw Downs Coach. The team has a total of 20 cricketers with 14 Sri Lankan and six international players.

The 2020 LPL is all set to kick off on 26 November and will continue until 17 December. This will be the inaugural edition of LPL Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament in Sri Lanka and therefore, a milestone in the history of Sri Lankan cricket. 

After thorough preparation, Jaffna Stallions will be heading to Hambantota to resume training in preparation for the upcoming 2020 LPL.