Herschelle Gibbs Becomes the Head Coach of Colombo Kings in LPL 2020

The Lanka Premier League is gearing for the T20 tournament. One of the 5 participating teams, Colombo Kings, has appointed former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs as their head coach. Only a week is now left for the start of the tournament.

Dav Whatmore, the former Sri Lanka coach, was to head coach the Colombo Kings, but he backed out of the tournament because of personal reasons. After this, former England fast bowler Kabir Ali replaced Whatmore. However, Kabir Ali tested positive for Covid-19, and as a result, he withdrew from the league.

Furthermore, on Thursday, they roped in Herschelle Gibbs as their latest head coach. The former South Africa cricketer had flown to Sri Lanka for commentary duties in the LPL 2020 before Colombo Kings offered him the role. Along with Herschelle Gibbs, they have also appointed the former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath as the assistant coach for the team.

Lanka Premier League has faced some hurdles ahead of its start

In the meantime, LPL has endured a few difficulties even before the beginning. A few prominent names have pulled out of the tournament. Chris Gayle, Lasith Malinga, Liam Plunkett, Mohammad Hafeez, and Faf du Plessis have pulled out of the competition, citing different reasons.

Five franchises will play in 23 matches at the debut season of the Sri Lankan T20 league. On November 26, Colombo will face off against Kandy in the opening match of LPL. They will play at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. There will be doubleheaders every day till the semi-finals on December 13 and 14. The final of LPL 2020 is on December 16.

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