LPL 3: Overseas Player Registration to begin from June 14

The Overseas Player Registration for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to commence from June 14, according to an official media release issued by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

"SLC wishes to announce the commencement of the Overseas Player Registration for the third Edition of the Lanka Premier League starting from June 14. The overseas players will be registered under several categories such as 'International Ruby', 'International Sapphire', 'International Diamond 'A', and 'B' and 'International Platinum'," the SLC media release stated.

According to the eligibility criteria for overseas players, drawn by SLC and the LPL administration, players have been clearly categorised as follows.

"Ruby and Sapphire international players entering into the Player Draft must be registered cricketers within their relevant National Cricket Federation/Board or have represented their country at the international level. They also should be globally renowned cricket players."
 
"While other International players entering the LPL 2022 Player Draft must be currently playing in either international cricket or in a Major T20 Franchisee based Cricket League, which is sanctioned by a Full or Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC)."

"Players can register their names via the registration portal by using the given link https://srilankacricket.lk/lpl-player-registration on or before 12:00pm IST on June 23."
 
The third edition of the Lanka Premier League 2022, Sri Lanka's topmost domestic T20 Tournament, with an international flavour will be held from July 31 to August 21.

The games of the much-awaited competition will be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo and at Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.