Sequoia Consultants Takes Over Dambulla Sixers: Revitalizing LPL's Legacy

Los Angeles-based Sequoia Consultants, Inc. has acquired the Dambulla franchise in the Lanka Premier League, rebranding it as the 'Dambulla Sixers'. The team was previously known as Dambulla Thunders, but the previous owner was terminated for match-fixing. The acquisition is driven by Sequoia's owner Priyanga De Silva's passion for Sri Lankan cricket.


PTI | Dambulla | Updated: 05-06-2024 16:49 IST | Created: 05-06-2024 16:49 IST
Sequoia Consultants Takes Over Dambulla Sixers: Revitalizing LPL's Legacy
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In a strategic move that redefines the Lanka Premier League landscape, Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a prominent civil engineering consulting firm from Los Angeles, has acquired the Dambulla franchise, now rebranded as the 'Dambulla Sixers'.

This transition comes after the team's prior owner, Tamim Rahman, faced charges for match-fixing, resulting in contract termination. Taking the helm, Sequoia's majority stakeholder, Mr. Priyanga De Silva, a former first-class cricketer and current coach, expressed his enthusiasm for furthering Sri Lankan cricket.

The fifth season of the Lanka Premier League will commence on July 1, spanning the cities of Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo, promising thrilling cricket action under its new leadership.

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