Sri Lanka's franchise T20 cricket season, the Lanka Premier League (LPL), will start in a month and a half. This season will start on July 1. However, last year's runner-up Dambulla Aura will not be in the next season of the LPL. The team is coming with a new name, whose ownership will be in the hands of a Bangladeshi company. The franchise, which was owned by the Lanka Group, has been bought by the Bangladeshi company Imperial Sports Group.…
The franchise, which was owned by Lanka Group, has been acquired by the Bangladeshi company Imperial Sports Group. The franchise will play under the new name Dambulla Thunder in the upcoming season. The two leaders of Imperial Sports Group, Tamim Rahman and Golam Rakib, have already signed the agreement and taken ownership of the team.
The franchise started its journey as Dambulla Vikings in 2020. The following year, it changed its name to Giants franchise. In the last two seasons, they have changed ownership and played as Dambulla Aura. Despite being at the bottom of the points table in their first season, the team reached the final last season. However, they lost to Kandy in the final.
The two leaders of Imperial Sports Group are thrilled to have a team in the LPL. Talking about their future plans, Imperial co-founder Tamim said, "This is the first time we are joining the Lanka Premier League. We want to build a team that will be an example to sports fans with its spirit and skills and will inspire cricket lovers worldwide."
Another co-founder, Golam Rakib, said, "Our goal is to expand Dambulla Thunder beyond competing at the highest level. We will work to make an impact in the Sri Lankan community, leave a positive footprint and nurture local talent. We are here to win."
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