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LPL inaugural player auction on June 14

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The inaugural player auction of the Lanka Premier League will be conducted on June 14, 2023.

The much-awaited auction will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

This is the first time the tournament, which is Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league with an international flavor, is conducting a player auction, Sri Lanka Cricket states.

Each franchise team will bring in a sum of US$ 500,000 for the auction to bid for players, thus totaling up to an overall sum of US$ 2.5 million from all five teams, it adds.

The 4th Edition of the League will be held from July 30 to August 20, 2023.

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Domestic cricket tournaments resume

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Domestic cricket tournaments will resume from today (22) following the consent given by the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday.

In a statement, it said the consent was given by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, subsequent to a meeting held between SLC and the Ministry.

“Following the meeting, in a letter addressed to Sri Lanka Cricket, the Ministry of Sports and Youth further clarified the direction given by the Director General of Sports pertaining to the ratification of an appeal advisory committee decision by the Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, which resulted in domestic cricket tournaments being halted, until further clarification was sought on the matter.”

“Upon receiving the clarifications, Sri Lanka Cricket decided to recommence the Major Club 3-Day Tournament and the Tier ‘B’ Club 3-dayTournament starting on September 22, 2023,” it said.

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Danushka Gunathilaka’s trial concludes: verdict on 28

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The trial against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been concluded.

The final hearing was held before Judge Sarah Huggett at the Downing Center District Court in Sydney, Australia today.

Accordingly, the Judge has informed that the verdict of the trial will be delivered next Thursday (28).

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CWC 23 official anthem launched (Video)

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With two weeks  left until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off, the event’s official anthem, ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ has been released. 

This anthem is the result of a fantastic collaboration, starring the internationally acclaimed superstar Ranveer Singh in the lead role with the sensational music created by Pritam, one of Bollywood’s most coveted composers.

The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express, witnessing a never seen before celebration ahead of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever. 

Speaking about the Anthem launch, superstar Ranveer Singh said “As a part of the Star Sports family and a die-hard cricket fan, being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honor. It’s a celebration of the sport we all love.”

‘Dil Jashn Bole’ is available on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Gaana, Hungama, Resso, Wynk, Amazon Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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