Lanka Premier League 2023 tweets David Miller from Jaffna Kings in a Roman Emperor’s attire

By K.R. Nayar

David Miller, South Africa's overseas icon player for the Jaffna Kings in the upcoming Lanka Premier League 2023, was presented like a majestic Roman emperor in a recent tweet by LPL 2023, and the caption for the picture read, "Killer Miller has chosen his kingdom! Watch David Miller conquer the pitch with Lyca's Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League! The action begins on July 30th!"

 


The manner in which he held the bat like a sword said it all. It is well known that once Miller conquers the bowling attack, his bat is deadlier than a sword. It can massacre any bowling with absolute ease. Miller acquired the nickname 'Killer Miller' while playing in the 2013 Indian Premier League, where during his knock of 101 for Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he had mercilessly thrashed their bowling attack. Some fans in the stadium had created placards titled 'Killer Miller,' which were then displayed on the giant screen.

 

Jaffna Kings, who are the defending champions, has Thisara Perera as their icon domestic player.

 

Kandy team changed their name thrice

 

B-Love Kandy, one of the five teams in LPL 2023, has changed their name thrice over the last three editions. They were formerly known as Kandy Tuskers in 2020, Kandy Warriors in 2021, and Kandy Falcons in 2022. The new name follows the franchise being bought by the B-Love network, led by Omar Khan. H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Omar Khan, and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt have acquired the B-Love Kandy team.

 

Sanjay Dutt even tweeted a photo of himself with H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Omar Khan shortly after acquiring the team with the remark: “I, along with my brothers Omar Khan (OK) and H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, are excited to announce that we have acquired the B-Love Kandy Cricket Team for the Lanka Premier League T20 2023.”

 


Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group, welcomed the owners of the B-Love Kandy team and said, "We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our league family, the B-Love network. This partnership marks an exciting chapter for our league as we continue to strive for excellence and provide exceptional entertainment for our dedicated fans, both locally and globally. Together, we are confident in our ability to build a successful franchise and curate unforgettable experiences for our passionate supporters."

 

Wandindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka's star all-rounder, leads the B-Love Kandy team. The LPL 2023 action begins on July 30th.

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