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Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt greets Javed Miandad for Lanka Premier League
13 July, 2023
Bollywood superstar, Sanjay Dutt, who is the joint owner of the Kandy franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), sent a special message to Javed Miandad, who will be the mentor for Kandy. Dutt expressed his excitement about meeting Miandad in Sri Lanka after a long time.
In a viral video shared on social media, Dutt addressed Miandad with respect and said he enjoyed his video. He said he was looking forward to meeting him in Kandy for the upcoming fourth edition of the LPL.
Dutt, along with his partners Omar Khan and Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, acquired the ownership of the B-Love Kandy franchise earlier this year. The franchise has an impressive lineup of mentors, including former Pakistan captains Wasim Akram and Mohammad Azharuddin, along with Miandad.
This franchise also has some Pakistani cricketers in its squad, such as Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Asif Ali, Mohammad Haris, and Aamer Jamal. The team will be led by Sri Lanka’s star spinner Wahindu Hasanga.
The LPL is a T20 cricket league that features five teams representing different cities in Sri Lanka. This fourth edition of the league is scheduled to start on November 27 and end on December 19.
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who owns the Kandy franchise in the LPL, greeted Javed Miandad, who will be the mentor for Kandy. Dutt said he was excited to meet Miandad in Sri Lanka after a long time. The franchise has some other Pakistani mentors and players on its team. The LPL is a T20 cricket league that will start on November 27.