Colombo Strikers
Colombo based franchise cricket team of the Lanka Premier League From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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| League | Lanka Premier League | |
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| Personnel | ||
| Captain | Thisara Perera | |
| Coach | Carl Crowe | |
| Owner | Sagar Khanna (SKKY Group) | |
| Team information | ||
| City | Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka | |
| Colours | Pink Purple | |
| Founded | 2020: Colombo Kings 2021: Colombo Stars 2023: Colombo Strikers | |
| Home ground | R. Premadasa Stadium | |
| Capacity | 35,000 | |
| History | ||
| LPL wins | 0 | |
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Franchise history
Summarize
Perspective
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]
Seasons
Current squad
- Sources: ESPNcricinfo,[13] ThePapare.com[14]
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| No. | Name | Nationality | Date of birth (age) | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Salary (US$) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||||
| 28 | Avishka Fernando |  Sri Lanka |
5 April 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Direct signing | |
| 18 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka |
18 May 1998 | Right-handed | — | 2024 | 40,000 | |
| 49 | Alex Ross |  Australia |
17 April 1992 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 20,000 | Overseas |
| 32 | Rilee Rossouw |  South Africa |
9 October 1989 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 60,000 | Overseas |
| Ahan Wickramasinghe | Sri Lanka |
2 September 2001 | Right-handed | — | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||||
| 97 | Fabian Allen |  Jamaica |
7 May 1995 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 32,000 | Overseas |
| 72 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka |
29 June 1997 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | 2023 | Retained | Captain |
| 75 | Dhananjaya de Silva | Sri Lanka |
6 September 1991 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 50,000 | |
| 77 | Azmatullah Omarzai |  Afghanistan |
24 March 2000 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
| Wanuja Sahan | Sri Lanka |
17 June 2003 | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 10,000 | ||
| Lahiru Samarakoon | Sri Lanka |
3 March 1997 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2024 | 13,000 | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
| Nishan Madushka | Sri Lanka |
10 September 1999 | Right-handed | — | 2024 | 10,000 | ||
| 13 | Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka |
2 February 1995 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | 2024 | Direct signing | |
| Vishad Randika | Sri Lanka |
2 September 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| Spin bowlers | ||||||||
| Murvin Abinash | Sri Lanka |
18 June 2000 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| 15 | Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa |
18 February 1990 | Right-handed | Left-arm unorthodox spin | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
| Theesan Vithushan | Sri Lanka |
2 May 2001 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| 26 | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Sri Lanka |
5 December 2001 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | 2023 | Retained | |
| Pace bowlers | ||||||||
| 65 | Jason Behrendorff | Australia |
20 April 1990 | Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | 2024 | 50,000 | Overseas |
| Asitha Fernando | Sri Lanka |
31 July 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 40,000 | ||
| 40 | Pramod Madushan | Sri Lanka |
14 December 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 20,000 | |
| Eshan Malinga | Sri Lanka |
4 February 2001 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2024 | 13,000 | ||
| Arul Pragasam | Sri Lanka |
6 November 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
| Nisala Tharaka | Sri Lanka |
20 April 1991 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
Administration and support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Carl Crowe |
| Bowling Coach | Chaminda Vaas |
| Assistant Coach | Simon Helmot |
Captains
- As of 19 June 2024
| No. | Player | From | To | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Mathews | 2020 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60.71 |
| 2 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 2021 | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| 3 | Niroshan Dickwella | 2023 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| 4 | Chamika Karunaratne | 2023 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 5 | Babar Azam | 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Thisara Perera | 2024 | present |
- Source: CricInfo[15]
Statistics
Highest individual score
- As of 18 August 2023
| Runs | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Wickets | Player | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- Source: CricInfo[17]
Best figures in an innings
- As of 19 August 2023
| Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- Source: CricInfo[18]
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Moose Clothing | |||
| 2021 | Softlogic Holdings | |||
| 2022 | MazaPlay | Softlogic Holdings | ||
| 2023 | Kheloyar | 1xBook | ||
| 2024 | Babu88 Sports[19] | Zetto Sports | Oateo | |
See also
References
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