Lanka Premier League

Dambulla Aura’s participation confirmed in LPL 2023

Dambulla Aura's participation confirmed in LPL 2023

Dambulla Aura, a prominent team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming LPL Season 4. An agreement was recently signed between Dr. Viranjith Thambugala, Chairman of Aura Lanka Group of Companies and President of Aura Lanka Sports Pvt Ltd, and Anil Mohan, Chairman and CEO of IPG Company, which oversees the LPL.

Following a disappointing finish at the bottom of the points table last season, Dambulla Aura has taken decisive steps to strengthen its squad. One notable change is the appointment of Kusal Mendis, a talented wicketkeeper-batsman, as the team’s captain for the forthcoming season. The aim behind this move is to instigate a significant improvement in the team’s performance.

To bolster their chances, Dambulla Aura has also acquired the services of Avishka Fernando, an exceptionally accomplished run-scorer in previous Lanka Premier League seasons. Fernando’s inclusion brings added depth and experience to the team’s batting lineup, giving them a solid foundation for success.

In a bid to further elevate their prospects, rumors are circulating that Dambulla Aura is planning to assemble a star-studded coaching staff. The team management intends to appoint a revered Sri Lankan cricket legend as the Director of Cricket for the upcoming season. Fans and experts eagerly await an official announcement regarding this appointment, which is expected to be made in the coming days.

With their reinvigorated squad and ambitions to turn the tables, Dambulla Aura’s participation in the Lanka Premier League 2023 promises exciting cricketing action. The team’s strategic acquisitions and potential addition of a renowned cricketing mind to the coaching staff instill a sense of anticipation and optimism among supporters. As the season approaches, fans eagerly await the unveiling of Dambulla Aura’s finalized squad and the subsequent unveiling of their much-anticipated Director of Cricket.