Russel Arnold appointed as Lankan Premier League Director

The 44-years-old former Sri Lankan batsmen, who announced his retirement from international cricket after the World Cup final loss to Australia in Bridgetown in 2007, will seem to help the local players adapt to the culture and demands of the shortest version of the cricket. 

While announcing Arnold’s appointment, SLC president, Thilanga Sumathipala said, "Russell will help the process of making LPL as a successful tournament. As a player, he has a great experience and knowledge, which is helpful for Sri Lankan Cricket," reported Cricbuzz. 

It was earlier reported that the SLC was trying to negotiate with the BCCI for allowing their second-string Indian players to participate in the tournament so as to raise their marketing and tournament value. The BCCI has never allowed its players to compete in foreign leagues, although SLC hopes to change that given the recent co-operation between both boards. The Cricket board is trying to make this tournament a five-team contest, but later they decided to organise it as a six-team event.