Kandy Falcons

Kandy based franchise cricket team of the Lanka Premier League

Cricket team

Kandy Falcons

League| Lanka Premier League
Personnel
Captain| Wanindu Hasaranga
Coach| Piyal Wijetunge[1]
Team information
City| Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Colors|  Red
Founded| 2020: Kandy Tuskers
2021: Kandy Warriors
2022 & 2024: Kandy Falcons
2023: B-Love Kandy
Home ground| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Capacity| 35,000
History
LPL wins| 1

T20I kit

Kandy Falcons (in 2022 and since 2024), formerly known as B-Love Kandy (2023), Kandy Warriors (2021), and Kandy Tuskers (2020), are a Sri Lankan franchise professional Twenty20 cricket team founded in 2020 that competes in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), representing the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Chris Gayle signed up as the marquee overseas player and Kusal Perera as the local icon Player.[2][3] In October 2021, the team changed their name to Kandy Warriors after changing owners.[4]

## Seasons

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Year  | League table standing  | Final standing

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2020 | 5th out of 5  | League stage
2021 | 5th out of 5  | League stage
2022 | 1st out of 5  | Playoffs
2023 | 3rd out of 5  | Champions
2024 | 4th out of 5  | 3rd

### 2022 season

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Main article: Kandy Falcons in 2022

The team underwent three ownership and name changes in as many years. They further changed their name to Kandy Falcons in 2022.[5] The team signed Wanindu Hasaranga as part of the pre-draft signing.[6] Four West Indian players, Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Oshane Thomas and Andre Fletcher were drafted in for the franchise later.[7]

### 2023 season

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Main article: B-Love Kandy in 2023

In 2023, prior to the LPL auction, the franchise was bought by the B-Love network led by Omar Khan.[8] With the new ownership, the name of the Kandy franchise was changed to B-Love Kandy. In that season, the Kandy franchise won its maiden Lanka Premier League title.[9]

### 2024 season

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Main article: Kandy Falcons in 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket severed the contract with B-Love Kandy in May 2024 citing breaches of contractual obligations. Management of the team passed on to the tournament organisers, the IPG Group. The franchisee B-Love Network is a Dubai-based cryptocurrency business.[10] However, B-Love Kandy participated in the player auction two days later.[11]

## Current squad

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* Sources: ESPNcricinfo,[12] ThePapare.com[13]
* Players with international caps are listed in bold.
* denotes a player who was unavailable for rest of the season.

No.  | Name  | Nationality  | Date of birth (age)  | Batting style  | Bowling style  | Year signed  | Salary (US$)  | Notes

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Batters
| Shammu Ashan |  Sri Lanka |  (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 (age 27) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | 5,000  |
| Ashen Bandara |  Sri Lanka |  (1998-11-23) 23 November 1998 (age 26) | Right handed  | Right-arm leg break | 2024  | 28,000  |
72  | Andre Fletcher |  Grenada |  (1987-11-28) 28 November 1987 (age 37) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024  | Direct signing  | Overseas
16  | Dimuth Karunaratne |  Sri Lanka |  (1988-04-21) 21 April 1988 (age 37) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium | 2024  | 10,000  |
| Pavan Rathnayake |  Sri Lanka |  (2002-08-24) 24 August 2002 (age 22) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | 5,000  |
Wicket-keepers
56  | Dinesh Chandimal |  Sri Lanka |  (1989-11-18) 18 November 1989 (age 35) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | 40,000  |
29  | Mohammad Haris |  Pakistan |  (2001-03-30) 30 March 2001 (age 24) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | Direct signing  | Overseas
23  | Azam Khan |  Pakistan |  (1998-08-10) 10 August 1998 (age 26) | Right handed  | –  | 2024  | 50,000  | Overseas
All-rounders
67  | Salman Ali Agha |  Pakistan |  (1993-11-23) 23 November 1993 (age 31) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | 10,000  | Overseas
49  | Wanindu Hasaranga |  Sri Lanka |  (1997-07-29) 29 July 1997 (age 27) | Right handed  | Right-arm leg break | 2023  | Retained  | Local Icon Player; Captain
69  | Angelo Mathews |  Sri Lanka |  (1987-06-02) 2 June 1987 (age 37) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium | 2023  | Retained  | Local Platinum Player
21  | Kamindu Mendis |  Sri Lanka |  (1998-09-30) 30 September 1998 (age 26) | Left handed  | Slow left-arm orthodox, Right-arm off break | 2023  | Retained  |
25  | Ramesh Mendis |  Sri Lanka |  (1995-07-07) 7 July 1995 (age 29) | Right handed  | Right-arm off break | 2024  | 10,000  |
7  | Dasun Shanaka |  Sri Lanka |  (1991-09-09) 9 September 1991 (age 33) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium | 2024  | 84,000  |
| Chaturanga de Silva |  Sri Lanka |  (1990-01-17) 17 January 1990 (age 35) | Left handed  | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024  | 30,000  |
Spin bowlers
85  | Lakshan Sandakan |  Sri Lanka |  (1991-06-10) 10 June 1991 (age 33) | Right handed  | Left-arm wrist spin | 2024  | 20,000  |
Pace bowlers
| Mohammad Ali |  Pakistan |  (1992-11-01) 1 November 1992 (age 32) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024  | 10,000  | Overseas
5  | Dushmantha Chameera |  Sri Lanka |  (1992-01-11) 11 January 1992 (age 33) | Right handed  | Right-arm fast | 2023  | Retained  |
71  | Chamath Gomez  |  Sri Lanka |  (2004-07-01) 1 July 2004 (age 20) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium | 2024  | 5,000  |
87  | Mohammad Hasnain |  Pakistan |  (2000-04-05) 5 April 2000 (age 25) | Right handed  | Right-arm fast | 2023  | 30,000  | Overseas
47  | Shoriful Islam |  Bangladesh |  (2001-06-03) 3 June 2001 (age 23) | Left handed  | Left-arm medium-fast | 2024  | 30,000  | Overseas
| Kavindu Pathiratne  |  Sri Lanka |  (2002-08-09) 9 August 2002 (age 22) | Left handed  | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024  | 5,000  |
65  | Kasun Rajitha |  Sri Lanka |  (1993-06-01) 1 June 1993 (age 31) | Right handed  | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024  | 26,000  |

## Captains

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No.  | Player  | From  | To  | Mat | Won  | Lost  | Tied  | NR | Win%

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1  | Kusal Perera | 2020  | 2020  | 8  | 2  | 5  | 1  | 0  | 31.25
2  | Angelo Perera | 2021  | 2021  | 8  | 2  | 6  | 0  | 0  | 25.00
3  | Wanindu Hasaranga | 2022  | present  | 19  | 13  | 6  | 0  | 0  | 68.42
4  | Angelo Mathews | 2023  | 2023  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 100.00

Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 18 December 2021

## Team identity

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### Anthem

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Year  | Anthem  | Artist(s)

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2021  |  | Isuru Withanage, Shanthi Sri, Gayana Lewke, Chan Chan
2023  |  | Isuru Withanage, Ishari Munasingha, Chan Chan, Jay DC
2024  |  | Isuru Withanage, Chan Chan, Shanthi Sri

### Kit manufacturers and sponsors

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Year  | Kit manufacturer  | Shirt sponsor (front)  | Shirt sponsor (back)  | Chest branding

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2020  |  | JAT Paints |  |
2021  | FairPlay News  | Safexpay  |
2022  | Speed Sports  | MazaPlay  |
2023  |  | BFICoin  |
2024  | SPD Clothing  | —| —

## See also

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* Kandy Tuskers in 2020
* Kandy Warriors in 2021
* Kandy Falcons in 2022
* B-Love Kandy in 2023
* Kandy Falcons in 2024

## References

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1. ^ "Kandy Falcons". mykhel.com. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
2. ^ Report, K. T. "LPL will boost interest and offer opportunities for youngsters, feel Jaffna team owners". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
3. ^ Scroll staff (19 October 2020). "Cricket: Gayle, du Plessis, Afridi among marquee names picked in Lanka Premier League draft". scroll.in. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
4. ^ "Lanka Premier League's Kandy Franchise Get New Owners". News18. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
5. ^ "LPL 2022 Draft LIVE: Squads FINAL! Baby AB Dewald Brevis to make LPL debut with Kandy Falcons: Check LPL 2022 Full Squads". Inside Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
6. ^ Balasuriya, Madushka (2 July 2022). "LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
7. ^ "Jimmy Neesham, Carlos Brathwaite headline overseas names for LPL". Daily Mirror. Wijeya Newspapers. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
8. ^ "LPL : New Kandy franchise owners announced". Newswire. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
9. ^ "B-Love Kandy wins LPL 2023". Ada Derana. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
10. ^ "SLC 'unloves' Kandy franchise owners ahead of LPL 5". The Sunday Times. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
11. ^ "SLC 'B-Loves' Kandy after 'Unloving' them". Newswire. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
12. ^ "Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in LPL 2024 auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
13. ^ "LPL 2024 Auction: Full Squads of all 5 Teams". ThePapare. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.

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Kandy Falcons

Lists|

* Players

Home ground|

* Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Captain|

* Wanindu Hasaranga

Coach|

* Mushtaq Ahmed

Seasons|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

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Kandy Falcons - current squad

* Hasaranga (c)
* Agha
* Ali
* Ashan
* Bandara
* Chameera
* Chandimal
* de Silva
* Fletcher
* Haris
* Hasnain
* Islam
* Karunaratne
* Khan
* Mathews
* Mendis, K.
* Mendis, R.
* Rajitha
* Rathnayake
* Sandakan
* Shanaka

* Head Coach: Piyal Wijetunge

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Lanka Premier League

Seasons|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Finals|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Teams|

* Colombo Strikers
* Dambulla Sixers
* Galle Marvels
* Jaffna Kings
* Kandy Falcons

Venues|

* MRICS Hambantota
* RDIS Dambulla
* PICS Kandy
* RPS Colombo

Lists|

* Centuries
* Five-wicket hauls

* Category
* Commons
* WikiProject

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Kandy

History|

* Kingdom of Kandy (List of Kandyan monarchs)
* Battle of Gannoruwa
* Kandyan Treaty of 1638
* Keppetipola Disawe
* Kandyan Wars
* Uva Rebellion
* Matale Rebellion
* Kandyan Convention
* Radala

Government|

* Kandy Municipal Council
* Kandy Town Hall
* Mayor of Kandy

Geography|

* Kandy Lake
* Kandy Plateau
* Kandy District

Buildings and
landmarks|

| Historical|

* Royal Palace of Kandy
* President's Pavilion

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Places of
worship|

* Temple of the Tooth
* Asgiri Maha Viharaya
* Malwathu Maha Viharaya
* Natha Devale, Kandy
* St. Paul's Church, Kandy

Museums and
libraries|

* National Museum of Kandy
* Temple of the Tooth Museum
* International Buddhist Museum
* Ceylon Tea Museum
* D.S. Senanayake Memorial Public Library

Parks and
gardens|

* Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
* Wace Park
* Udawattakele Forest Reserve

Economy|

| Hotels|

* Queen's Hotel, Kandy
* Suisse Hotel
* Helga's Folly

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Shopping|

* Kandy City Centre

Education|

* University of Peradeniya
* List of schools in Kandy

Healthcare|

* Teaching Hospital, Kandy
* Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya

Culture|

* Kandy Esala Perahera
* Esala Mangallaya
* Relic of the tooth of the Buddha

Sports|

* Kandy Falcons
* Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
* Asgiriya Stadium
* Bogambara Stadium
* Sri Lanka Sevens
* Kandy Sports Club

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