Lanka Premier League postponed by SLC, quarantine rules being an obstacle

Sri Lanka initiated the Lankan Premier League (LPL) in 2018 but the league was called off and was postponed to next year. Unfortunately, 2019 could not hold LPL and as expected, the first edition of the Lankan Premier League (LPL) was supposed to be played by 28th August which has again been postponed till November following the quarantine rules.

The five teams were to be seen in action that will be holding 70 international players along with top-ten coaches across the globe. The five franchises will be representing five countries of Sri Lanka; Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna, Galle, and Dambulla when played. The T20 league was to be wind up on 28th September.

Lanka Premier League postponed by SLC, quarantine rules being an obstacle

“We asked for a three-day quarantine period, but the health authorities insisted on 14 days. Under those restrictions, it is not feasible to hold the tournament this month,” a board official told AFP.

Lanka Premier League #LPL which was scheduled to be held from 28th August 2020 to 20th September 2020 has been postponed to the month of November 2020. #LPLT20 #lka

Sri Lanka has earlier hold the T20 league that goes no popularity. The league was called SPL (Sri Lanka Premier League). The first edition was all set to be commenced by 2011 but it got shifted to 2012. However, later tournaments were also canceled. When played, many Pakistani players were also invited to join SPL.

Many countries, such as India, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, and England already have kicked off their T20 leagues which are now well-promoted and have got a vital fan base. The leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Vitality Blast, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Big-Bash League (BBL), have got popularity in no time.