Kandy Tuskers reach Hambantota

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Kandy Tuskers and National player Nuwan Pradeep

Kandy Tuskers bowling coach Nuwan Kulasekera

By Shamseer Jaleel

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The Kandy Tuskers, who had their initial training camps at the Piliyandala indoor nets, reached the hotel in Hambantota two days ago. The outfit is led by local icon Kusal Janith Perera, with former national cricketers Hashan Tillakaratne and Farveez Maharoof operating as the Head Coach and Team Manager respectively.

Afghanistan internationals Naveen-ul-Haq Murid and Rahmanullah Gurbaz and former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan have already arrived in the Island. Their team icon player, West Indies legend Chris Gayle will arrive in the island shortly from the United Arab Emirates after his Indian Premier League commitments. Further, former Pakistani fast-bowler Sohail Tanvir and former Indian fast-bowler Munaf Patel will arrive in the island shortly as well.

The Kandy Tuskers will play their first My11Circle Lanka Premier League encounter on the opening day (26 November) against the Colombo Kings at 7.30 p.m.

Kandy Tuskers Squad

Naveen-ul-Haq Murid, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Irfan Pathan (India), Chris Gayle (West Indies), Sohail Tanvir (Pakistan), Munaf Patel (India), Kusal Mendis, Kanishka Anjula, Seekuge Prasanna, Priyamal Perera, Lahiru Samarakoon, Nishan Madushanka, Chamikara Edirisinghe, Nuwan Pradeep, Asela Gunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Ishan Jayaratne, Jagath Junedra, Dharshana Weerasinghe, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dilruwan Perera and Kusal Janith Perera (C)

Coaching and Supporting Staff

Head Coach – Hashan Tillakaratne

Team Manager – Farveez Maharoof

Team Doctor – Chaminda Gunathilake

Bowling Coach – Nuwan Kulasekera

Fielding Coach – Lanka de Silva

Physio – Lasantha Ekanayake

Statistician – Vithupala Wijayasingham

Liaison Officer – Shamseer Jaleel