The player auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held on 1st of October
2020, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
About 150 top-notch cricketers including Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Darren
Bravo, Shahid Afridi, Shakib-Al-Hasan, Ravi Bopara, Colin Munro, Munaf Patel and
Vernon Philander are in line to play in the inaugural edition of the LPL, SLC added.
Each franchise can buy up to six international players. A total of 30 international
cricketers and 65 local cricketers are expected to make up the five teams.
The tournament will run from 14th of November to 6th of December 2020.
The tournament was to be held in August but had to postpone due to the circumstances
surrounded by COVID-19 pandemic.
The matches will be played in Dambulla, Pallekele and Hambantota international
stadiums. The LPL launch will be held in Hambantota. (NewsWire)