KANDY,
The inaugural Lanka T10 Super League is proving to be a breeding ground for Sri Lanka’s next generation of cricket stars, with Jaffna Titans leading the charge in blending international expertise with emerging local talent. Under the visionary ownership of Janak Patel, the team has already begun showcasing the powerful impact of this strategic approach.
Team Owner Janak Patel speaking on the genesis of Jaffna Titans spreading across multiple cricketing markets shares, “The idea for Jaffna Titans came when T10 happened in USA last year, where we already had a team,” explains Janak Patel. “But then seeing a full nation playing T10 in Sri Lanka got us incredibly excited that was the main idea behind it.”
Following this successful expansion from T10 in USA to Sri Lanka, Janak Patel’s decision to invest further in Sri Lankan cricket was driven by the nation’s rich cricketing heritage and abundant young talent. “Sri Lanka has produced amazing players over the years, and now I see a lot of new talent coming in,” says Janak Patel.
Janak Patel particularly emphasizes how the T10 format serves as an ideal testing ground for young talent. “What’s exciting is seeing very young players like Traveen Matthew performing exceptionally well. In T10, one player can change the whole game, and these conditions allow new cricketers to showcase their abilities in a dynamic format.”