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'''Dambulla Thunders''', previously '''Dambulla Aura''', '''Dambulla Viiking''', and '''Dambulla Giants''', are a franchise [[Twenty20]] [[cricket team]] based in [[Dambulla]], [[Sri Lanka]], that competes in the [[Lanka Premier League]] (LPL). |
'''Dambulla Thunders''', previously '''Dambulla Aura''', '''Dambulla Viiking''', and '''Dambulla Giants''', are a franchise [[Twenty20]] [[cricket team]] based in [[Dambulla]], [[Sri Lanka]], that competes in the [[Lanka Premier League]] (LPL). |
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In June 2021, [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the [[2021 Lanka Premier League]], due to financial issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117939/slc-approves-termination-of-colombo-kings-and-dambulla-viiking-lanka-premier-league-cricket |title=SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking |work=CricBuzz |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lpl-2021-22-colombo-kings-and-dambulla-viiking-terminate-contracts-withdraw-from-lanka-premier-league-2021-1267973 |title=Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, the team changed their name to Dambulla Giants after changing owners.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPG announces new owner for Dambulla Giants|url=https://www.ft.lk/sports/IPG-announces-new-owner-for-Dambulla-Giants/23-722590|url-status=live|access-date=4 September 2021|website=DailyFT|language=en-gb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904035503/https://www.ft.lk/sports/IPG-announces-new-owner-for-Dambulla-Giants/23-722590 |archive-date=4 September 2021 }}</ref> Then, prior to the 2022 season, Aura Lanka brought the franchise and changed its name to Dambulla Aura.<ref> |
In June 2021, [[Sri Lanka Cricket]] (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the [[2021 Lanka Premier League]], due to financial issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117939/slc-approves-termination-of-colombo-kings-and-dambulla-viiking-lanka-premier-league-cricket |title=SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking |work=CricBuzz |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lpl-2021-22-colombo-kings-and-dambulla-viiking-terminate-contracts-withdraw-from-lanka-premier-league-2021-1267973 |title=Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, the team changed their name to Dambulla Giants after changing owners.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPG announces new owner for Dambulla Giants|url=https://www.ft.lk/sports/IPG-announces-new-owner-for-Dambulla-Giants/23-722590|url-status=live|access-date=4 September 2021|website=DailyFT|language=en-gb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904035503/https://www.ft.lk/sports/IPG-announces-new-owner-for-Dambulla-Giants/23-722590 |archive-date=4 September 2021 }}</ref> Then, prior to the 2022 season, Aura Lanka brought the franchise and changed its name to Dambulla Aura.<ref>{{cite news |title=Aura Lanka Group secures ownership of Dambulla Team in LPL |url=https://archives1.dailynews.lk/2022/12/06/business/292514/aura-lanka-group-secures-ownership-dambulla-team-lpl |access-date=23 May 2024 |work=[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]] |date=6 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Seasons== |
==Seasons== |
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===2024 season=== |
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In 2024, the team was purchased by Imperial Sports Group, who renamed it Dambulla Thunders.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dambulla franchise rebranded as Dambulla Thunders for LPL 2024 |url=https://www.thepapare.com/dambulla-franchise-rebranded-as-dambulla-thunders-for-lpl-2024/ |access-date=26 April 2024 |work=ThePapare |date=21 April 2024}}</ref> Tamim Rahman, a co-owner of Dambulla Thunders, a British national of Bangladeshi origin, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport a day after the 2024 LPL player auction. The special investigating unit for preventing sports-related offences of the [[Ministry of Sports (Sri Lanka)|Ministry of Sports]] made the arrest.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sanjeewa |first1=Kanishka |title=Team Owner of Dambulla Thunders arrested for match-fixing charges |url=https://www.thepapare.com/team-owner-of-dambulla-thunders-arrested-for-match-fixing-charges/ |access-date=23 May 2024 |work=ThePapare |date=22 May 2024}}</ref> Following the arrest, LPL terminated its contract with Dambulla Thunders with immediate effect.<ref>{{cite news |title=LPL terminates contract with Dambulla Thunders following owner's arrest |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri-lanka-news-lpl-terminates-contract-with-dambulla-thunders-following-owners-arrest-1434899 |access-date=23 May 2024 |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |date=22 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Innovative Production Group (IPG), the organisers of LPL announced, the fifth edition of the league will continue as planned despite the events related to Dambulla Thunders. IPG further stated that the Dambulla franchise will participate in the league under new ownership.<ref>{{cite news |title=2024 LPL to go ahead as scheduled; Dambulla franchise to receive new ownership |url=https://www.adaderana.lk/sports/10354/-2024-lpl-to-go-ahead-as-scheduled-dambulla-franchise-to-receive-new-ownership |access-date=23 May 2024 |work=[[Ada Derana]] |date=23 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Incidentally, Viranjith Thambugala, chairman of Aura Lanka, the previous owner of Dambulla franchise, was arrested by Sri Lanka Police over allegations of financial fraud on the same day.<ref>{{cite news |title=Aura Lanka chairman Viranjith Thambugala arrested |url=https://www.newswire.lk/2024/05/22/aura-lanka-chairman-viranjith-thambugala-arrested/ |access-date=23 May 2024 |work=Newswire |date=22 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==Current squad== |
==Current squad== |
Revision as of 07:06, 23 May 2024
League | Lanka Premier League | |
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Personnel | ||
Captain | Kusal Mendis | |
Coach | Avishka Gunawardene | |
Owner | Imperial Sports Group | |
Team information | ||
City | Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka | |
Colours | Blue | |
Founded | 2020: Dambulla Viiking 2021: Dambulla Giants 2022: Dambulla Aura 2024: Dambulla Thunders | |
Home ground | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | |
Capacity | 16,800 | |
History | ||
LPL wins | 0 | |
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Dambulla Thunders, previously Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Viiking, and Dambulla Giants, are a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.[1][2] In September 2021, the team changed their name to Dambulla Giants after changing owners.[3] Then, prior to the 2022 season, Aura Lanka brought the franchise and changed its name to Dambulla Aura.[4]
Seasons
Year | League standing | Final standing |
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2020 | 2nd out of 5 | Semi-finalists |
2021 | 4th out of 5 | Playoffs |
2022 | 5th out of 5 | Group stage |
2023 | 1st out of 5 | Runners up |
2024 season
In 2024, the team was purchased by Imperial Sports Group, who renamed it Dambulla Thunders.[5] Tamim Rahman, a co-owner of Dambulla Thunders, a British national of Bangladeshi origin, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport a day after the 2024 LPL player auction. The special investigating unit for preventing sports-related offences of the Ministry of Sports made the arrest.[6] Following the arrest, LPL terminated its contract with Dambulla Thunders with immediate effect.[7] Innovative Production Group (IPG), the organisers of LPL announced, the fifth edition of the league will continue as planned despite the events related to Dambulla Thunders. IPG further stated that the Dambulla franchise will participate in the league under new ownership.[8] Incidentally, Viranjith Thambugala, chairman of Aura Lanka, the previous owner of Dambulla franchise, was arrested by Sri Lanka Police over allegations of financial fraud on the same day.[9]
Current squad
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
No. | Name | Nationality | Date of birth | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Salary | Notes |
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Batters | ||||||||
Jehan Daniel | Sri Lanka | 13 April 1999 | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast Medium | 2023 | USD 8000 | ||
Lakshan Edirisinghe | Sri Lanka | 31 January 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm Offbreak | 2023 | USD 5000 | ||
28 | Avishka Fernando | Sri Lanka | 5 April 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm Medium | 2023 | Local Platinum Player | |
Kavidu Lakshan | Sri Lanka | 12 February 2002 | Left-handed | Right-arm Offbreak | 2023 | |||
49 | Alex Ross | Australia | 17 April 1992 | Right-handed | Right-arm Offbreak | 2023 | USD 20000 | |
All-rounders | ||||||||
75 | Dhananjaya De Silva | Sri Lanka | 6 September 1991 | Right-handed | Right-arm Offbreak | 2023 | USD 76000 | |
Manelker de Silva | Sri Lanka | 8 August 1998 | Left-handed | Right-arm Medium Fast | 2023 | USD 5000 | ||
Ravindu Fernando | Sri Lanka | 3 November 1999 | Right-handed | Right-arm Legbreak | 2023 | USD 5000 | ||
34 | Dushan Hemantha | Sri Lanka | 24 May 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm Legbreak | 2023 | USD 20000 | |
Sachitha Jayathilake | Sri Lanka | 24 February 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm Legbreak | 2023 | USD 5000 | ||
50 | Hayden Kerr | Australia | 10 July 1996 | Right-handed | Left-arm Fast Medium | 2023 | USD 20000 | |
67 | Janith Liyanage | Sri Lanka | 12 July 1995 | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast Medium | 2023 | USD 10000 | |
Wanuja Sahan | Sri Lanka | 17 May 2003 | Right-handed | Slow Left Arm Orthodox | 2023 | USD 5000 | ||
Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
Ben McDermott | Australia | 12 December 1994
(age 28) |
Right-handed | 2023 | Overseas Icon player | |||
13 | Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 2 February 1995 | Right-handed | – | 2023 | Local Icon Player | |
55 | Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | 17 August 1990 | Left-handed | – | 2023 | USD 40000 | |
23 | Sadeera Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka | 30 August 1995 | Right-handed | – | 2023 | USD 40000 | |
Spin bowlers | ||||||||
15 | Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | 3 January 2005 | Right-handed | Left-arm Chinaman | 2023 | USD 50000 | |
92 | Praveen Jayawickrama | Sri Lanka | 30 September 1998 | Right-handed | Left-arm Slow Left Arm Orthodox | 2023 | USD 20000 | |
Traveen Mathew | Sri Lanka | 14 July 2004 | Right-handed | Right-arm Offbreak | 2023 | USD 7500 | ||
Pace bowlers | ||||||||
32 | Hasan Ali | Pakistan | 02 July 1992
(age 29) |
Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | 2023 | ||
11 | Shahnawaz Dahani | Pakistan | 5 August 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | 2023 | USD 20000 | |
71 | Binura Fernando | Sri Lanka | 16 July 1995 | Right-handed | Left-arm fast medium | 2023 | USD 76000 | |
40 | Pramod Madushan | Sri Lanka | 14 December 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | 2023 | USD 34000 | |
Kavindu Pathirathne | Sri Lanka | 9 August 2002 | Right-handed | Right-arm Fast Medium | 2023 | USD 5000 |
Source: ESPN cricinfo[10]
Statistics
Most runs
- As of 19 August 2023
Runs | Player | Seasons |
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544 | Dasun Shanaka | 2020–2022 |
421 | Niroshan Dickwella | 2020–2021 |
301 | Phil Salt | 2021 |
239 | Avishka Fernando | 2023 |
227 | Angelo Perera | 2020 |
- Source: CricInfo[11]
Highest individual score
- As of 19 August 2023
Runs | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
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87 | Kusal Mendis | Colombo Strikers | Pallekele | 5 August 2023 |
80 | Shevon Daniel | Galle Gladiators | Colombo | 17 December 2022 |
77 | Upul Tharanga | Galle Gladiators | Hambantota | 5 December 2020 |
77 | Jordan Cox | Galle Gladiators | Colombo | 17 December 2022 |
75 * | Chamika Karunaratne | Jaffna Kings | Hambantota | 21 December 2021 |
- Source: CricInfo[12]
Most wickets
- As of 19 August 2023
Wickets | Player | Seasons |
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15 | Imran Tahir | 2021 |
13 | Ramesh Mendis | 2020–2022 |
12 | Noor Ahmad | 2022–2023 |
10 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 2023 |
10 | Nuwan Pradeep | 2021 |
- Source: CricInfo[13]
See also
References
- ^ "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "IPG announces new owner for Dambulla Giants". DailyFT. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Aura Lanka Group secures ownership of Dambulla Team in LPL". Daily News. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Dambulla franchise rebranded as Dambulla Thunders for LPL 2024". ThePapare. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (22 May 2024). "Team Owner of Dambulla Thunders arrested for match-fixing charges". ThePapare. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "LPL terminates contract with Dambulla Thunders following owner's arrest". ESPNcricinfo. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 LPL to go ahead as scheduled; Dambulla franchise to receive new ownership". Ada Derana. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Aura Lanka chairman Viranjith Thambugala arrested". Newswire. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Dambulla Aura Squad - Lanka Premier League, 2023 Squad". ESPNcricinfo. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Most career runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ ESPNcricinfo, Last Updated: 20 December 2021