Second LPL starts with grand opening ceremony

The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament got underway yesterday with a colourful opening ceremony at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

The five-teams Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, Kandy Warriors, Dambulla Giants, and Colombo Stars took part at the opening ceremony while Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa was the chief guest on this occasion. The Minister has invited Paralympic Gold medalist Dinesh Priyantha Herath to officially declare open this second edition of the LPL.