Four Sri Lankan cricketers have been named in the team rosters for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) T20 tournament.
Sri Lanka’s star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been selected by Team Paktia in the Platinum category, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been included in the Gold category for Nangarhar Cosmic.
Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera has been named in the Gold category for Kandahar Warriors, while fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has secured a place in the Diamond category for Akcel United Kabul.
The four Sri Lankan players and their respective teams are:
* Wanindu Hasaranga – Team Paktia (Platinum)
* Kamindu Mendis – Nangarhar Cosmic (Gold)
* Kusal Perera – Kandahar Warriors (Gold)
* Dushmantha Chameera – Akcel United Kabul (Diamond)
The tournament will feature five franchises: Akcel United Kabul, Kandahar Warriors, Nangarhar Cosmic, Team Balkh and Team Paktia.
Several international stars, including Rashid Khan, Mohammad Amir, Alex Hales, Moeen Ali and Colin Munro, have also been named in the tournament’s team rosters. (Newswire)