Jaffna kings formally known as Jaffna Stallions are defending champions of LPL. In 2020, Jaffna Kings won the Lanka premier leagues. This year too, Jaffna kings are looking to defend the title as they retain most of its players from the 2020 season. Have a look at Jaffna Kings LPL squad for 2021:
Player Name | Base Salary | Status | Contract |
---|---|---|---|
Avishka Fernando | $40,000 | 2021 | |
Shoaib Malik | $50,000 | Overseas player | 2021 |
Upul Tharanga | $60,000 | 2021 | |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Overseas player | 2021 | |
Ashen Bandara | 2021 | ||
Ashan Randika | 2021 | ||
Shammu Ashan | 2021 | ||
Thisara Perera | $60,000 | Captain | 2021 |
Wanindu Hasaranga | $60,000 | 2021 | |
Chaturanga de Silva | $25,000 | 2021 | |
Theivendiram Dinoshan | 2021 | ||
Rathnaraja Thanuradan | 2021 | ||
Rahmatullah Gurbaz | Overseas player | 2021 | |
Krishan Arachchige | 2021 | ||
Mahesh Theekshana | 2021 | ||
Praveen Jayawickrama | 2021 | ||
Vijayakanth | 2021 | ||
Wahab Riaz | $50,000 | Overseas player | 2021 |
Usman Shinwari | $25,000 | Overseas player | 2021 |
Suranga Lakmal | $25,000 | 2021 | |
Jayden Seales | Overseas player | 2021 | |
Chamika Gunasekara | 2021 | ||
Jaffna Kings LPL Squad |
Last season, the squad was based with the likes of Shoaib Malik, Upul Tharanga, Avishka Fernando, and Suranga Lakmal. Thisara Perera was the captain leading from the front.
This year, Team managemt added Wanindu Hasaranga and Wahab Riaz in the squad. These star players are joining the team soon. Currently Wanindu Hasaranga and Wahab Riaz won this year T10 league as well.
With such star depth, Jaffna Kings once again become the title contenders. In the opening match, Jaffna Kings will face Galle Gladiators on December 5.