Russel Arnold appointed as Director of LPL

MEDIA RELEASE

07^th April, 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. Russel Arnold; as the Director of the upcoming Lankan Premier League (LPL), which will be Sri Lanka’s topmost T20 League, featuring both Lankan and International stars.

The appointment of Arnold, a former Sri Lanka cap, and at present a renowned International Cricket Commentator comes with immediate effect.

“We consider bringing in a person in the caliber of Russel as the Tournament Director of the LPL will help the process of making it a successful tournament, especially considering his experience as a player and also his knowledge in promoting the game,’’ said Thilanga Sumathipala, President of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Lankan Premier League will be held from the 18^th August to 10^th September, 2018. Sri Lanka Cricket has permanently reserved this window for the LPL for the next five years.

“I am honored to join in as the Director of the Lankan Premier League, which I believe will help create a highly competitive T20 League in Sri Lanka, thus helping the local players to adapt to the global demands of the shortest version of the game,” said Russel Arnold, speaking about his appointment.

Russel Arnold can be reached via dirlpl@srilankacricket.lk