The Colombo Strikers have signed Pakistani southpaw opener Imam-ul-Haq for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023). The opener will replace Irish wicketkeeper-batsman, Lorcan Tucker. The reason behind the replacement hasn’t been revealed yet; however, the left-handed opener will join his good friend and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam as part of the Strikers.
Imam-ul-Haq has scored 2143 runs in 78 matches and has 20 half-centuries to his name in T20s. Speaking about him joining the side, Imam said, “The Colombo Strikers have a fantastic team and I am thrilled to join the side. I am really looking forward to have a great experience to play with many many talented players.”
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Colombo Strikers’ Icon Player and Pakistani skipper Babar Azam also welcomed Imam-ul-Haq to the squad, saying, “Imam is a very skilful cricketer. His addition to our side is a huge boost for us. The youngsters in our team will also have a chance to learn from him.”
Meanwhile, team owner Sagar Khanna said, “Imam is a very experienced cricketer and we are delighted to have him on our side. He can anchor the innings for us and add stability to the side. I hope that he has a fantastic time with Colombo Strikers.“
Imam could be seen playing for the Colombo Strikers when they take on the Jaffna Kings in the season opener of the LPL 2023 on July 30 in Colombo.
Colombo Strikers Squad
Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah, Chamika Karunarathne, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Wahab Riaz, Lakshan Sandakan, Nipun Dhananjaya, Movin Subasingha, Lahiru Udara, Eshan Malinga, Shashika Dulshan, Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jeffrey Vandersay, Angelo Perera, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Kavishka Anjula, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Yashodha Lanka.
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