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Sarfaraz Ahmed signed by B-Love Kandy for LPL 2023: Sources

The wicketkeeper previously led Galle Gladiators (now Galle Titans) in LPL

July 27, 2023

Sarfaraz Ahmed raises his bat after scoring a half-century — PSL

KARACHI: Wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has been signed by B-Love Kandy for this year’s Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, sources told GeoSuper.tv.

Sarfaraz, who previously led Galle Gladiators (now Galle Titans), has stayed with national teammates in Sri Lanka to participate in the league.

B-Love Kandy is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt. Former Pakistani cricketers including Javed Miandad (mentor) and Mushtaq Ahmed (head coach) are also associated with this franchise.

Sources told this correspondent that Sarfaraz has replaced Mohammad Haris in the squad.

Other Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam, Aamer Jamal, Imam ul Haq, Naseem Shah, and Hasan Ali will also participate in the LPL.

These players were part of the squad that won the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Thursday and will continue their stay in the country as the LPL starts on July 30.

Five teams B-Love Kandy, Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Aura, Galle Titans, and Jaffna Kings are participating in the tournament.

Lanka Premier League schedule:

July 30 — Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers

July 31 — Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura

July 31 — B Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers

August 1 — Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings

August 1 — Galle Titans vs B Love Kandy

August 4 — Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans

August 4 — Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings

August 5 — Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy

August 7 — Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers

August 7 — B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura