Colombo Strikers

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Colombo Strikers
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League Lanka Premier League
Personnel
Captain Thisara Perera
Coach Carl Crowe
OwnerSKKY Group
Team information
City Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Colours  Pink
  Purple
Founded2020: Colombo Kings
2021: Colombo Stars
2023: Colombo Strikers
Home ground R. Premadasa Stadium
Capacity35,000
History
LPL  wins0
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Colombo Strikers, formerly known as Colombo Stars and Colombo Kings, is a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League. Thisara Perera is the captain of this franchise while Carl Crowe is the head coach.

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Franchise history

2020 season

In the inaugural season, Murfad Mustafa was the owner of the franchise. [1] [2] The team was supposed to be coached by former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore. [3] [4] However he pulled out ahead of the 2020 Lanka Premier League for personal reasons and was replaced by former English cricketer Kabir Ali. [5] Kabir Ali was again replaced by Herschelle Gibbs after he tested positive for COVID-19. Angelo Mathews was announced as the icon player and Andre Russell was named as the marquee foreign player. [6]

2021 season

In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues. [7] [8] In November 2021, the team changed its name to Colombo Stars after Softlogic Holdings PLC took over the ownership of the franchise. [9]

2022 season

2023 season

In May 2023, LPL promoter and the chairman of IPG Group told that Softlogic Holdings PLC had part ways with Colombo Stars with mutual understanding. [10] In May 2023, the team changed its name to Colombo Strikers after SKKY Group took over the ownership. [11]

2024 season

2025 season

In April 2025, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that franchise owners had been terminated ahead of the 2025 Lanka Premier League due to their failure to fulfill the obligations of a team owner in the Lanka Premier League. [12]

Current squad

No.NameNationalityDate of birth (age)Batting styleBowling styleYear signedSalary
(US$)		Notes
Batters
28 Avishka Fernando Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 5 April 1998 (age 27)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast 2024Direct signing
18 Pathum Nissanka Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 18 May 1998 (age 26)Right-handed—202440,000
49 Alex Ross Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 17 April 1992 (age 33)Right-handedRight-arm off break 202420,000Overseas
32 Rilee Rossouw Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 9 October 1989 (age 35)Left-handedRight-arm off break 202460,000Overseas
Ahan Wickramasinghe Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 2 September 2001 (age 23)Right-handed—20245,000
All-rounders
97 Fabian Allen WestIndiesCricketFlagPre1999.svg  West Indies 7 May 1995 (age 30)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 202432,000Overseas
72 Charith Asalanka Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 29 June 1997 (age 27)Left-handedRight-arm off break 2023Retained Captain
75 Dhananjaya de Silva Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 6 September 1991 (age 33)Right-handedRight-arm off break 202450,000
77 Azmatullah Omarzai Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan 24 March 2000 (age 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast 2024Direct signingOverseas
Wanuja Sahan Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 17 June 2003 (age 21)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 202410,000
Lahiru Samarakoon Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 3 March 1997 (age 28)Left-handedRight-arm fast-medium 202413,000
Wicket-keepers
Nishan Madushka Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 10 September 1999 (age 25)Right-handed—202410,000
13 Kusal Mendis Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 2 February 1995 (age 30)Right-handedRight-arm leg break 2024Direct signing
Vishad Randika Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 2 September 1997 (age 27)Right-handedRight-arm off break 20245,000
Spin bowlers
Murvin Abinash Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 18 June 2000 (age 24)Left-handedRight-arm off break 20245,000
15 Tabraiz Shamsi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 18 February 1990 (age 35)Right-handed Left-arm unorthodox spin 2024Direct signingOverseas
Theesan Vithushan Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 2 May 2001 (age 24)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox 20245,000
26 Vijayakanth Viyaskanth Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 5 December 2001 (age 23)Right-handedRight-arm leg break 2023Retained
Pace bowlers
65 Jason Behrendorff Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 20 April 1990 (age 35)Right-handedLeft-arm fast-medium 202450,000Overseas
Asitha Fernando Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 31 July 1997 (age 27)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast 202440,000
40 Pramod Madushan Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 14 December 1993 (age 31)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast 202420,000
Eshan Malinga Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 4 February 2001 (age 24)Left-handedRight-arm fast-medium 202413,000
Arul Pragasam Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 6 November 1993 (age 31)Right-handedRight-arm medium 20245,000
Nisala Tharaka Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 20 April 1991 (age 34)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast 20245,000

Administration and support staff

PositionName
Head coach Carl Crowe
Bowling coach Chaminda Vaas
Assistant coach Simon Helmot

Captains

As of 19 June 2024
No.PlayerFromToMatWonLostTie&WTie&LNRWin%
1 Angelo Mathews 2020202224131010054.16
2 Dhananjaya de Silva 2021202141300025.00
3 Niroshan Dickwella 2023202352300040.00
4 Chamika Karunaratne 2023202321100050.00
5 Babar Azam 202320231010000
6 Thisara Perera 2024present94500044.44

Seasons

YearLeague table standingFinal standing
2020 1st out of 5Semi-finalists
2021 3rd out of 5Playoffs
2022 3rd out of 5Runners up
2023 5th out of 5League Stage
2024 3rd out of 5Playoffs

Statistics

Highest individual score

As of 18 August 2023
RunsPlayerOppositionVenueDate
108* Laurie Evans Jaffna Stallions Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 10 December 2020
104 Babar Azam Galle Gladiators Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 7 August 2023
80 Dinesh Chandimal Kandy Tuskers Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 26 November 2020
73* Angelo Mathews Jaffna Kings Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 12 December 2022
73 Galle Gladiators R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 12 December 2021
Source: Cricinfo [16]

Most career wickets

As of 19 August 2023
WicketsPlayerSeasons
22 Jeffrey Vandersay 2020–2023
21 Dushmantha Chameera 2020–2021
15 Seekkuge Prasanna 2021–2022
15 Naveen-ul-Haq 2021–2022
13 Kasun Rajitha 2022
12 Matheesha Pathirana 2023-2023

Best figures in an innings

As of 19 August 2023
FiguresPlayerOppositionVenueDate
6/25 Jeffrey Vandersay Kandy Warriors R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 17 December 2021
5/22 Kasun Rajitha Dambulla Aura 14 December 2022
4/20 Kasun Rajitha Kandy Falcons 22 December 2022
4/35 Dushmantha Chameera Kandy Warriors 14 December 2021
3/24 Matheesha Pathirana Kandy Warriors 31 July 2023
3/17 Benny Howell Galle Gladiators 21 December 2022

Team identity

Anthem

YearAnthemArtist(s)
2020Say Colombo KingsPasan Liyanage, Pradhee, Shaa, Lucky
2021Romaine Willis, Randhir Witana, Kaizer Kaiz

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

YearKit manufacturerShirt sponsor (front)Shirt sponsor (back)Chest brandingSleeve branding
2020 Moose Clothing Faza.aeSport LoopMaatéSAFCO International, 11 Wickets
2021 Softlogic Holdings — Softlogic Life Insurance, Odel, Asiri Health
2022MazaPlay Softlogic Holdings
2023Kheloyar1xBook Mentos
2024Babu88 Sports [19] Zetto SportsOateoTurbo Energy Drink, GENXT

References

  1. ↑ Kumarasinghe, Chathura (17 November 2020). "Faza Group to unleash Colombo Kings on LPL". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "Meet Murfad Mustafa, the Indian who owns LPL team Colombo Kings". The Week. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Whatmore excited to return to Sri Lanka for LPL". BDCricTime. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  4. ↑ Sanyal, S. (21 October 2020). "LPL 2020: The complete player lists for all Lanka Premier League franchises". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dav Whatmore won't be joining Lanka Premier League". BDCricTime. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Scroll staff (19 October 2020). "Cricket: Gayle, du Plessis, Afridi among marquee names picked in Lanka Premier League draft". scroll.in. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021". The Papare. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  10. ↑ LPL denies media reports on dispute with Softlogic NewsWire. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "New York-based SKKY group takes over LPL Colombo franchise". Ada Derana. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Colombo Strikers, Jaffna Kings franchise agreements terminated". Daily Mirror . Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in LPL 2024 auction". ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  14. ↑ "LPL 2024 Auction: Full Squads of all 5 Teams". ThePapare. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  15. ↑ ESPNcricinfo
  16. ↑ "Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  17. ↑ "Most career wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  18. ↑ "Best bowling figures in an innings" . Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  19. ↑ "BABU88Sports Announces Sponsorship of Colombo Strikers in Lanka Premier League". Business Standard . 3 July 2024.


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