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Revision as of 02:08, 30 November 2022

Galle Gladiators
File:Galle Gladiators.png
Nickname(s)Purple Force
LeagueLanka Premier League
Personnel
CaptainKusal Mendis
CoachMickey Arthur
OwnerNadeem Omar (Omar Associates)
Team information
CityGalle, Southern Province
ColorsGG Indigo and Gold
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020)
Home groundGalle International Stadium & Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
History
LPL wins0

T20 kit

Galle Gladiators are a Sri Lankan franchise professional Twenty20 cricket team that competes in the Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka and representing the city of Galle, Southern Province. Nadeem Omar, who owns the Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League, purchased the franchise in 2020. Pakistan's veteran cricketer, Wasim Akram is the mentor of the team while Moin Khan and Azam Khan act as team's coach and manager respectively.[1] Pakistan's star all-rounder, Shahid Afridi signed up as the marquee foreign player.[2]

Seasons

Year League table standing Final standing
2020 4th out of 5 Runners up
2021 2nd out of 5 Runners up

Sponsors

Year Kit manufacturers Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Chest Branding Sleeves Branding
2020 Golootlo NBP PayPak KFC, UnionPay
2021 PIA Chiraag Online News NBP PayPak NLB KFC, Golootlo, UnionPay

Current squad

  • Players with international caps are listed in bold.
  •  *  denotes a player who is currently unavailable for selection.
  •  *  denotes a player who is unavailable for rest of the season.
S/N Name Nat. Date of birth (age) Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batsman
70 Danushka Gunathilaka Sri Lanka (1991-03-17)17 March 1991 (aged 30–31) Left-handed Right-arm off break Suspended indefinitely by Sri Lanka Cricket Board from all forms of cricket with immediate effect due to disgraceful disciplinary record
82 Janneman Malan South Africa (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 25–26) Right-handed Right-arm leg break Overseas player
50 Sherfane Rutherford Guyana (1998-08-15)15 August 1998 (aged 23–24) Left-handed Right-arm fast-medium Overseas player
Nuwanidu Fernando Sri Lanka (1999-10-13)13 October 1999 (aged 22–23) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Shammu Ashan Sri Lanka (1998-01-09)9 January 1998 (aged 23–24) Right-handed Right-arm off break
All-rounders
9 Imad Wasim Pakistan (1988-12-18)18 December 1988 (aged 33–34) Left-handed Slow left arm orthodox Overseas player
41 Faheem Ashraf Pakistan (1994-01-16)16 January 1994 (aged 27–28) Left-handed Right-arm medium-fast Overseas player
88 Pulina Tharanga Sri Lanka (1993-01-23)23 January 1993 (aged 28–29) Right-handed Right-arm leg break
Nimesh Vimukthi Sri Lanka (1997-05-07)7 May 1997 (aged 24–25) Left-handed Slow left arm orthodox
Movin Subasingha Sri Lanka (2000-07-06)6 July 2000 (aged 21–22) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Wicket-keepers
13 Kusal Mendis Sri Lanka (1995-02-02)2 February 1995 (aged 26–27) Right-handed Right-arm leg break Captain
54 Sarfaraz Ahmed Pakistan (1987-05-22)22 May 1987 (aged 34–35) Right-handed Right-arm off break Overseas player
23 Azam Khan Pakistan (1998-08-10)10 August 1998 (aged 23–24) Right-handed — Overseas player
Spin Bowlers
85 Lakshan Sandakan Sri Lanka (1991-06-10)10 June 1991 (aged 30–31) Right-handed Left-arm unorthodox spin
Tharindu Kaushal Sri Lanka (1993-03-05)5 March 1993 (aged 28–29) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Sachindu Colombage Sri Lanka (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 23–24) Right-handed Right-arm leg break
Pace Bowlers
5 Dushmantha Chameera Sri Lanka (1992-01-11)11 January 1992 (aged 29–30) Right-handed Right-arm fast
4 Nuwan Thushara Sri Lanka (1994-08-06)6 August 1994 (aged 27–28) Right-handed Right-arm fast-medium
Nipun Malinga Sri Lanka (2000-02-27)27 February 2000 (aged 21–22) Left-handed Right-arm fast-medium
Lakshan Gamage Sri Lanka (2001-01-09)9 January 2001 (aged 20–21) Left-handed Right-arm medium-fast
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Administration and support staff

Position Name
Owner Pakistan Nadeem Omar
Head Coach South Africa Mickey Arthur
Assistant Coach Sri Lanka Indika de Saram
Manager Pakistan Azam Khan
Source:

Captains

No. Nat. Player From To Mat Won Lost Tie&W Tie&L NR %
1 Pakistan Shahid Afridi 2020 2020 3 0 3 0 0 0 0.00
1 Sri Lanka Bhanuka Rajapaksha 2020 2021 9 6 3 0 0 0 60.00

Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 13 May 2021

Former players

Sri Lankan Players Overseas Players

Statistics

By season

Year Matches Wins Losses No result % win Position Summary
2020 10 3 7 0 30.00% 4/5 Runners up
Total 10 3 7 0 30.00%
  • Last updated : 18 December 2020
  • Source :ESPNcricinfo[3]

By opposition

Opposition Matches Won Lost NR % Win
Colombo Kings 3 2 2 0 66.67%
Dambulla Viiking 2 0 2 0 0.00%
Jaffna Kings 3 0 3 0 0.00%
Kandy Tuskers 2 1 1 0 50.00%
  • Last updated : 15 December 2020

See also

References

  1. ^ Khaliq, S. (19 October 2020). "Wasim Akram roped in as mentor by Galle Gladiators". Karachi: CricketPakistan.com.pk. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  2. ^ Cricingif Staff (2 September 2020). "Galle Gladiators sign Shahid Afridi as icon player for Lanka Premier League". Cricingif. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Lanka Premier League Cricket Team and Records | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2020.


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