Sri Lanka’s ‘Dilscoop’ inventor Tillakaratne Dilshan signs for City Kaitak in Hong Kong T20 Blitz
The 40-year-old may come up against another player with claims to the scoop shot – Hong Kong’s Ryan Campbell
Sri Lankan dynamo Tillakaratne Dilshan – the man behind the famous “Dilscoop” shot – will bring his brand of innovative and exciting cricket to Tin Kwong Road when he lines up for City Kaitak in the Hong Kong T20 Blitz from March 8-12.
The 40-year-old former test captain is a made-for-T20 player with his aggressive batting, outstanding fielding and off spin.
“I am very excited to be associated with City Kaitak and looking forward to playing in Hong Kong with a great bunch of young Hong Kong players,” said Dilshan. “Not only will I use every opportunity to play my favourite shot, Dilscoop, wearing the City Kaitak colours and entertain the viewers, but I will help with the long-term development of the game in Hong Kong.”
Dilshan is the latest big-name player to sign on for the second edition of the Blitz. Kowloon Cantons have secured Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara will play for Galaxy Gladiators Lantau while West Indian Darren Sammy will turn out for Hung Hom JD Jaguars.
Hong Kong Island United have yet to announce their marquee player.
In the inaugural tournament last year, former Australia captain Michael Clarke was the main drawcard, playing for Cantons. This year’s star factor is already significantly higher.