Kandy, July 30 -- Lanka Premier League (LPL) has confirmed that Zimbabwe captain and all-rounder Sikandar Raza has joined Dambulla Sixers as a replacement for South African batter Marques Ackerman, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to injury.

Dambulla Sixers have strengthened their squad with the signing of Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, one of the most sought-after all-rounders in franchise cricket, according to a release.

He arrives with an impressive T20 record, having scored 7572 runs at a strike rate of nearly 137 while also claiming 255 wickets with his off-spin across 374 T20 matches, including 139 T20 Internationals.

Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League, said, "While p...