Jaffna Stallions kicks off full-blown training session for LPL
Jaffna Stallions becomes the first franchise cricket team in the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL) to hold a full-blown training session. With the impeccable guidance and leadership of Thilina Kandamby, the Head Coach, and Thisara Perera, the captain, the team takes part in a three-day residential cricket camp from November 13 to 15 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Thisara Perera
All the Sri Lankan players will take part in the training camp where Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Binura Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Chaturanga de Silva, Mahesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Nuvinidu Fernando, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan, and Yiyakanth Yiyaskanth are set to take part. Adding a new flare to the game, the team introduces three talented young cricketers, namely, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, to the 2020 LPL.
The coaching staff consists of Thilina Kandamby as Head Coach, Hemang Badani as Consultant, Mario Villavarayan as Trainer cum Fast Bowling Coach, Sachith Pathirana as Spin Bowling Coach and Vimukthi Deshapriya as Fielding and Throwdowns Coach.
The team has a total of 20 cricketers with 14 Sri Lankan and six international players. Jaffna Stallions is one of the most balanced teams in the tournament because of the strength of its all-rounders who happen to be experienced local and international players.
Thilina Kandamby
Kandamby, the Head Coach of the Jaffna Stallions, commented that he is happy to start training well ahead of the LPL tournament as it allows the team members to get to know each others’ strengths.
“It is always important to train together so we can draw up a sound plan for LPL. These sessions are important to physically and mentally prepare ourselves for the tournament,” said Kandamby with confidence.
Former Sri Lanka limited overs skipper Thisara Perera, the captain of Jaffna Stallions, also agreed that early training will give them a competitive edge over other teams of the LPL.
“It is very important that we start our training early. This will help us to uplift team spirit and face the fierce competition of the LPL. I’m also happy to see three young and talented Jaffna based cricketers joining the training session. All the senior players are keen to assist them,” Perera stated.
Upon completing the training, the team will set out to Hambantota to gear up for the upcoming LPL tournament. The training session will be conducted with the entire coaching and support staff set to participate.