Lankans in IPL action from Friday [April 03 2011]

Some of the Sri Lankan World Cup players will get an opportunity of competing in the fourth edition of the high profile India Premier League Twenty20 tournament which begins on April 8.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara will lead the Decan Charges team while vice captain Mahela Jayawardena will captain the newly formed Kochi Tuskers team in this tournament. In addition Suraj Randiv and Nuwan Kulasekera will represent the Chennai Super kings team.

Speed star Lasith Malinga will once again play for the Mumbai Indians team alongside Dilhara Fernando while all rounder Angelo Mathews will turn out for Pune Warriors. Dashing opener Tillekeratne Dilshan is the solitary player to represent the Royal Challengers team.