Full list of Galle Marvels players for Lanka Premier League 2024 ft. Maheesh Theekshana and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League is scheduled to commence on Monday, July 1, 2024, and will continue until Sunday, July 21. The Galle Marvels will square off with Jaffna Kings in their second match of the 2024 Lanka Premier League on Tuesday, July 2, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Lasith Croospulle and Tim Seifert were the top scorers of the Marvels last year. They smashed 232 and 231 runs at an average of 33.14 and 38.50, respectively. Tabraiz Shamsi and Kasun Ranjith were the top wicket-takers with 12 and 11 wickets respectively.
On that note let’s delve into the details of the Galle Marvels players for the upcoming LPL 2024 edition.
Wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella is set to captain the Marvels in the upcoming T20 league. Bhanuka Rajapaksa will spearhead the batting lineup, which also features the likes of England’s Alex Hales, New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and Janith Liyanage.
Galle boast a strong group of domestic and international all-rounders, including the versatile Dwaine Pretorius, the seasoned Isuru Udana and the experienced Sean Williams.
The Marvels' spin bowling attack will be led by the crafty right-arm off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana, supported by Afghan off-break bowler Mujeeb Ur Rahman, known for his deceptive variations.
Additionally, experienced Sri Lankan players like fast bowler Lahiru Kumara, reliable left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, and leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay will provide valuable support, adding to the team's formidable bowling arsenal.
The combination of youthful energy and veteran savvy campainers promises an exciting and competitive season ahead.
Galle Marvels squad for Lanka Premier League 2024
Here's the Galle Marvels complete list of players for the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024:
Niroshan Dickwella (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert, Alex Hales, Janith Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorius, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Sean Williams, Zahoor Khan, Malsha Tharupathi, Isuru Udana, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Mohamed Shiraz, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Jeffrey Vandersay, Yuri Koththigoda