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\"ImamColombo:<\/b> The Colombo Strikers have roped in opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League. The Pakistan cricketer has replaced Ireland’s wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker in the Colombo Strikers team. <\/p>\n

Imam-ul-Haq has scored 2143 runs in 78 matches in his T20 career so far. The top-order batter has notched 20 half-centuries in T20s. Speaking about joining the Colombo Strikers, Imam-ul-Haq said, “The Colombo Strikers have a fantastic team and I am thrilled to join the side. I am really looking forward to have a great experience to play with many many talented players.”<\/p>\n

Colombo Strikers’ Icon Player Babar Azam also welcomed Imam-ul-Haq to the squad, “Imam is a very skilful cricketer. His addition to our side is a huge boost for us. The youngsters in our team will also have a chance to learn from him.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, team owner Sagar Khanna said, “Imam is a very experienced cricketer and we are delighted to have him on our side. He can anchor the innings for us and add stability to the side. I hope that he has a fantastic time with Colombo Strikers.”<\/p>\n

The Colombo Strikers will take on Jaffna Kings in their first match of the LPL on 30 July 2023 in Colombo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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