Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harin Fernando has extended his support for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) cricket tournament set to kick off in Hambantota from today.
Extending his wishes to the teams participating in the tournament, the MP congratulated President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa for executing the tournament “in this difficult time”.
The former Sports Minister further urged all Sri Lankans to extend their support for the LPL 2020.
Responding to MP Harin Fernando, Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa thanked him for supporting the league.
“Thank you Harin Fernando for you kind words. I am thrilled to be watching the games on tv & excited to support our teams & lift their spirits in the new normal. Lets come together for our common love of the sport & put any social/political differences aside,” Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa tweeted.
The Colombo Kings will face off with the Kandy Tuskers in the first match of the LPL 2020 tournament tonight. (NewsWire)