The opening ceremony of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) was held yesterday prior to the opening LPL game between Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. Sri Lanka women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu was the special guest who officially declared open the tourney which is conducted by IPG Group. Here the five LPL team captains, Thisara Perera (Jaffna Kings), Angelo Mathews (Colombo Stars), Kusal Mendis (Galle Gladiators), Dasun Shanaka (Dambulla Aura) Wanindu Hasaranga (Kandy Falcons) with SLC President Shammi Silva, Secretary Mohan de Silva, CEO Ashley de Silva, Assistant Secretary Krishantha Kapuwatte, LPL tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela and IPG Group founder chairman and MD Anil Mohan with the LPL champions trophy at the opening ceremony. (Picture courtesy SLC)