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Franchise history
2023 season
In May 2023, LPL promoter and the chairman of IPG Group told that Softlogic Holdings PLC had part ways with Colombo Stars with mutual understanding.[10] In May 2023, the team changed its name to Colombo Strikers after SKKY Group took over the ownership.[11]
Current squad
Players with international caps are listed in bold.
Ages given as of 17 July 2026, the date the first match was played in the tournament.
| No. |
Name |
|
Date of birth |
Batting style |
Bowling style |
Year signed |
Salary
(US$) |
Category |
Notes |
| Batters |
| 2 |
Thanuka Dabare |
 |
(1998-08-20) 20 August 1998 (age 28) |
Left handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
20,000 |
Local Classic |
|
| Wicket-keepers |
| 83 |
Rubin Hermann |
 |
(1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 29) |
Left handed |
—N/a |
2026 |
20,000 |
Overseas Classic |
Replacement for Mohammad Haris |
| 28 |
Ben McDermott |
 |
(1994-12-12) 12 December 1994 (age 31) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
60,000 |
Overseas Star |
|
| 23 |
Sadeera Samarawickrama |
|
(1995-08-30) 30 August 1995 (age 30) |
Right handed |
—N/a |
2026 |
30,000 |
Local Gold |
Vice Captain |
| 25 |
Sharujan Shanmuganathan |
|
(2006-04-25) 25 April 2006 (age 20) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
10,000 |
Emerging U23 |
|
| All-rounders |
| 19 |
Ashen Bandara |
|
(1998-11-23) 23 November 1998 (age 27) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
80,000 |
Local Icon |
Replacement for Kusal Mendis |
| 14 |
Kushal Bhurtel |
 |
(1997-01-22) 22 January 1997 (age 29) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
15,000 |
Associate Star |
|
| 95 |
Janith Liyanage |
|
(1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 31) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
30,000 |
Local Gold |
|
| 21 |
Kamindu Mendis |
|
(1998-09-30) 30 September 1998 (age 27) |
Left handed |
Ambidextrous spin |
2026 |
60,000 |
Local Star |
Captain |
| 50 |
James Neesham |
 |
(1990-09-17) 17 September 1990 (age 35) |
Left handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
80,000 |
Overseas Icon |
|
| 37 |
Milan Rathnayake |
|
(1996-08-01) 1 August 1996 (age 30) |
Left handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
30,000 |
Local Gold |
|
| 51 |
Movin Subasingha |
|
(2000-07-06) 6 July 2000 (age 26) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
20,000 |
Local Classic |
|
| 10 |
Malsha Tharupathi |
|
(2004-11-07) 7 November 2004 (age 21) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
10,000 |
Emerging U23 |
|
| 29 |
Ravindu Fernando |
|
(1999-11-03) 3 November 1999 (age 26) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
20,000 |
Local Classic |
Replacement for Jeffrey Vandersay |
|
| Pace bowlers |
| 45 |
Shahnawaz Dahani |
 |
(1998-08-05) 5 August 1998 (age 28) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
30,000 |
Overseas Gold |
|
| 71 |
Binura Fernando |
|
(1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 31) |
Right handed |
Left-arm medium fast |
2026 |
50,000 |
Local Platinum |
|
| 24 |
Ripon Mondol |
 |
(2003-03-21) 21 March 2003 (age 23) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
20,000 |
Overseas Classic |
Replacement for Hasan Mahmud |
| 69 |
Arul Pragasam |
|
(1993-11-06) 6 November 1993 (age 32) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
20,000 |
Local Classic |
|
| Spin bowlers |
| 99 |
Crishan Kalugamage |
 |
(1991-06-16) 16 June 1991 (age 35) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
15,000 |
Associate Star |
Playing until Kushal Bhurtel is unavailable. |
|
| 5 |
Wanuja Sahan |
|
(2003-06-17) 17 June 2003 (age 23) |
Left handed |
Slow left-arm orthodox |
2026 |
30,000 |
Local Gold |
|
| 7 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
 |
(2001-03-28) 28 March 2001 (age 25) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
50,000 |
Overseas Platinum |
|
| Source(s) | ThePapare, Inside Sport & Sri Lanka Cricket[18][19][20] |
Administration and support staff
Captains
- As of 05 August 2026
Seasons
| Year |
League table standing |
Final standing |
| 2020 |
1st out of 5 |
Playoffs |
| 2021 |
3rd out of 5 |
Playoffs |
| 2022 |
3rd out of 5 |
Runners up |
| 2023 |
5th out of 5 |
League Stage |
| 2024 |
3rd out of 5 |
Playoffs |
| 2026 |
3rd out of 5 |
Playoffs |
Statistics
Most runs
- As of 07 August 2026
Highest individual score
- As of 11 August 2026
Most career wickets
- As of 07 August 2026
Team identity
Anthem
| Year |
Anthem |
Artist(s) |
| 2020 |
Say Colombo Kings |
Pasan Liyanage, Pradhee, Shaa, Lucky |
| 2021 |
|
Romaine Willis, Randhir Witana, Kaizer Kaiz |
References
- ↑ Kumarasinghe, Chathura (17 November 2020). "Faza Group to unleash Colombo Kings on LPL". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Meet Murfad Mustafa, the Indian who owns LPL team Colombo Kings". The Week. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Whatmore excited to return to Sri Lanka for LPL". BDCricTime. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ Sanyal, S. (21 October 2020). "LPL 2020: The complete player lists for all Lanka Premier League franchises". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ↑ "Dav Whatmore won't be joining Lanka Premier League". BDCricTime. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ Scroll staff (19 October 2020). "Cricket: Gayle, du Plessis, Afridi among marquee names picked in Lanka Premier League draft". scroll.in. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ↑ "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Softlogic Holdings to take ownership of Colombo Franchise for LPL 2021". The Papare. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ LPL denies media reports on dispute with Softlogic NewsWire. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ↑ "New York-based SKKY group takes over LPL Colombo franchise". Ada Derana. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ↑ "Colombo Strikers, Jaffna Kings franchise agreements terminated". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Lanka Premier League receives Indian investment with acquisition of Colombo Kaps franchise". Asian News International. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Vijay Shankar, Jimmy Neesham and Ben McDermott add firepower to LPL 2026". Pakistan Today. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "LPL 2026: Sahibzada Farhan, Shakib Al Hasan among big pre-signings". Geo Super. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka's coaching talent will once again take center stage at LPL 2026". Sri Lanka Sports. 30 May 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ "The wait is officially OVER! The legendary Nuwan Kulasekara is on duty as our Bowling Coach for LPL 2026". Colombo Kaps. 25 May 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026 – via Facebook.
- ↑ Kanishka Sanjeewa (1 June 2026). "Full LPL 2026 Squads Following the Player Draft". ThePapare. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Naman Jain (2 June 2026). "All LPL 2026 squads after Lanka Premier League draft". Inside Sport. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "LPL 2026: Final Squads". Sri Lanka Cricket. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ ESPNcricinfo
- ↑ "Most career runs". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "Highest individual score". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "Most career wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "Best bowling figures in an innings". Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "BABU88Sports Announces Sponsorship of Colombo Strikers in Lanka Premier League". Business Standard. 3 July 2024.
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