Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara signs for Galaxy Gladiators Lantau in Hong Kong T20 Blitz
The 39-year-old is the second big-name player to be announced and will provide a wealth of experience and world-class skill
The gloves are off among franchises battling for supremacy at the Hong Kong T20 Blitz, with Galaxy Gladiators Lantau on Wednesday announcing the signing of Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara for the March 8-12 tournament.
Just two days after Kowloon Cantons unveiled Pakistani star Shahid Afridi, Gladiators have responded with an equally stellar name in Sangakkara – the former Sri Lankan test captain who helped his team to the World T20 title in 2014.
And tournament organisers Cricket Hong Kong expect more high-profile players to be announced for the other three franchise over the next few days.
“I am delighted to be associated with the Galaxy Gladiators Lantau and I look forward to playing with the young and upcoming talent of Hong Kong as well as catching up with all the amazing cricket fans,” said 39-year-old Sangakkara, admired in the cricket world not only for his batting and wicketkeeping but also for his eloquence.
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With Cantons and Gladiators having announced their key signings, it is left to City Kaitak, Hong Kong Island United and Hung Hom JD Jaguars to unveil their big-name stars.