Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have confirmed that the tournament's fifth edition will proceed as scheduled.

On Wednesday (22), the Lanka Premier League announced the termination and retraction of rights of the "Dambulla Thunders" franchise, effective immediately, following legal issues faced by Tamim Rahman, CEO of Imperial Sports Group, the former owner of the franchise.

IPG group chairman Anil Mohan emphasized, "The Lanka Premier League remains a premier cricketing event, dedicated to showcasing the best of cricket and fostering a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. We assure everyone involved that the tournament will go ahead as planned, delivering the high-quality cricket experience that fa...