The owner of the Galle Marvels team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested over allegations of match-fixing, has been granted bail.

The suspect, Prem Thakkar of Indian origin, was released on a cash bail of Rs.500,000 and two sureties of Rs.05 million each.

He was arrested by Sri Lanka’s Sports Police Unit on 12 December following allegations of a fixing approach linked to the Lanka T10 Super League and was later remanded by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The arrest was made after a foreign player lodged a complaint, claiming to have been approached with a suspicious offer related to match-fixing.

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident, raising concerns about the integrity of the inaugural Lanka T10 tournament. (Newswire)

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The owner of the Galle Marvels team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested over allegations of match-fixing, has been further remanded. 

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today further remanded Prem Thakkar, who is an Indian national, until 18 December 2024.

He was arrested by Sri Lanka’s Sports Police Unit last week (12 Dec) following allegations of a fixing approach linked to the Lanka T10 Super League.

The arrest was made after a foreign player lodged a complaint, claiming to have been approached with a suspicious offer related to match-fixing.

Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the inaugural Lanka T10 tournament. (Newswire)

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The owner of the Galle Marvels team in the Lanka T10 Super League, who was arrested over allegations of match-fixing, has been remanded. 

The Galle Marvels’ owner, Prem Thakkar who is an Indian national, was remanded until 16 December 2024, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today. 

He was arrested by Sri Lanka’s Sports Police Unit yesterday following allegations of a fixing approach.

The arrest was made after a foreign player lodged a complaint, claiming to have been approached with a suspicious offer related to match-fixing.

Authorities are now investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the inaugural Lanka T10 tournament. (Newswire)

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Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise, Galle Marvels has announced it will show its support for the Dambulla Sixers’ breast cancer awareness initiative in the upcoming LPL match.

The Galle Marvels will be wearing a special jersey combining pink with their usual neon green during their 2024 LPL match at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on July 14. 

The Dambulla Sixers will sport pink jerseys featuring a pink ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage self-examinations. This initiative, inspired by successful campaigns in other cricketing nations, aims to significantly impact cancer awareness in Sri Lanka.

“We have decided to dedicate this match to my heavenly abode mother “Panna Thakkar”, who passed away after losing her battle to cancer. I fully support this worthy cause by the Dambulla Sixers. To promote further awareness, the Galle Marvels will also add a pink element to our playing jerseys,” said Galle Marvels owner Prem Thakkar. 

Additionally, Galle Marvels will invite 100 impoverished children to cherish the match in Colombo on July 14 with other exhibitors and make it a memorable event for them. A cumulative initiative by the owners of Galle Marvels – Prem Thakkar, Himanshu Patel, Malav & Neil Patel. 

Sri Lanka Cricket fully endorses this noble cause and has made special arrangements for the ‘Pink Day’ on July 14 through its Strike with Hope campaign. 

“I am extremely happy with the interest shown by Galle Marvels for this worthy cause, and such collaboration certainly will help to make the ‘Pink Day’ a great success,” said Mr. Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League 2024. 

Beyond playing exciting cricket under the leadership of Niroshan Dickwella, the Galle Marvels have engaged in numerous off-field activities, such as organizing a vehicle parade with players and fans in Galle and hosting a cooking competition among team members on a free day. (Newswire)

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Galle Marvels, a leading franchise in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 5th season has named wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella as their captain for the top-most franchise tournament in Sri Lanka, which begins on the 1st of July. 

He brings a wealth of experience and strategic thinking to the team and his reputation precedes him. 

Renowned for his acrobatic work behind the stumps and his fearless batting approach, Dickwella with his leadership qualities makes the perfect candidate to elevate the Galle Marvels to new heights. 

The Galle Marvels’ management led by Head Coach Graham Ford and Owner Prem Thakkar meticulously evaluated potential captains, ultimately placing their faith in Dickwella’s vision and cricketing acumen to guide the team to success. 

He marks a fresh chapter for the Marvels, building upon past achievements and striving for LPL dominance.

“Leading the Galle Marvels is a privilege I deeply cherish,” Dickwella expressed. “I’m eager to collaborate with this talented group and work relentlessly to achieve our goals. With the backing of the management and the unwavering dedication of the team, I have full confidence that we’ll make our fans proud.”

“We’re ecstatic to have Niroshan Dickwella as the captain,” declared Head Coach Graham Ford. “His experience and leadership are precisely what the Galle Marvels need to thrive. We firmly believe he’ll inspire the team to excel and lead us to victory this season.”

Galle Marvels fans can gear up for a thrilling season with Dickwella leading the charge along with the likes of Maheeh Theekshana, Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert, and Dwaine Pretorius. 

The team’s commitment to excellence, coupled with their captain’s dynamic leadership, promises an electrifying atmosphere both on and off the field. (Newswire)

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Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise, Galle Marvels has roped in several local and international cricketers for the upcoming LPL 2024 cricket tournament. 

Sri Lankan cricketers Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana and Niroshan Dickwella will feature for Galle Marvels in this year’s LPL.

As the overseas icon player, Galle Marvels has also roped in a destructive top-order batter from England, Alex Hales, while retaining the services of New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert. 

Meanwhile, former Sri Lankan batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya will work as the Mentor of the Galle Marvels for the LPL 2024. 

The Lanka Premier League 2024 auction is scheduled to be held on the 21st of May in Colombo and the cricket tournament will be held in three venues from the 1st to the 21st of July. 

Full statement: 

Galle Marvels is excited to announce its direct signings and support staff ahead of the Lanka Premier League 2024 auction which is scheduled to be held on the 21st of May in Colombo. 

Sri Lanka’s premier domestic T20 tournament with an international flair, the Lanka Premier League 2024, will be held in three venues from the 1st to the 21st of July. 

As the overseas icon player, Galle Marvels has roped in a destructive top-order batter from England, Alex Hales, a seasoned campaigner with experience of nearly 450 T20 matches. Galle Marvels have also retained the services of New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert who was a part of the Galle franchise in 2023. 

On the local front, Galle Marvels have retained two aggressive batters Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Lasith Croospulle to bolster their batting department. Rajapaksa has been a household name in the T20 circuits worldwide whilst Croospulle is one of the emerging talents that will be a force to reckon with in the future. 

The biggest signing for the franchise which represents the Southern part of Sri Lanka is renowned T20 spinner Maheesh Theekshana who is currently in the Top 5 of the ICC Men’s T20 Bowling Rankings. 23-year-old Theekshana is the local icon player for Galle Marvels and will lead the bowling attack in the Lanka Premier League 2024. So far in 4 seasons, Theekshana has picked up 33 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.75. 

Wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella who boasts of a strike-rate of over 140 in T20s has also been pre-signed by Galle Marvels. With his international experience, Dickwella will be a strong addition to the Marvels line-up. 

Galle Marvels has also had some tremendous success in signing up several professionals in their support staff. Former Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Ireland Head Coach Graham Ford will serve as the Head Coach of the Galle Marvels whilst former Sri Lankan batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya will work as the Mentor of the Galle Marvels in addition to his role of Head Coach for Moratu Marvels. 

Former Sri Lankan batter Chamara Kapugedara will work as the Assistant Coach along with Sri Lanka Cricket fielding coach Anton Roux who will be the Bowling and Fielding Coach for Galle Marvels. 

Indian analyst AR Srikkanth, who has worked with the Knight Riders franchise since the inception of the Indian Premier League will provide his expertise as the Senior Performance Analyst for Galle Marvels in the upcoming five-team competition, which starts in July in Dambulla. 

“We at the Galle Marvels franchise are quite happy with all our six direct signings ahead of the auction and the recruitments we have done in the support staff. We’re all geared up to complete our Galle Marvels family on the 21st of May. “ Prem Thakkar, co-owner of the Galle Marvels expressed his views. 

In March, the ‘Marvels’ launched both their franchises – Galle Marvels and Moratu Marvels for the Lanka Premier League and the inaugural Lanka T10 League respectively during a gala event held in Colombo. (Newswire)

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