Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Sikandar Raza Joins Dambulla Sixers as LPL Replacement
Sikandar Raza, a star from Zimbabwe, has joined the Dambulla Sixers team in Sri Lanka for the 2026 Lanka Premier League.
He is replacing a South African player, Marques Ackerman, who got hurt.
Raza is a very good all‑rounder, having scored many runs and taken many wickets in T20 cricket.
The Dambulla Sixers are currently in fourth place, having won two of their six games.
Other teams in the league are also changing players because of injuries or because players are needed for their national teams.
The league organizers say that having a strong pool of replacement players keeps the competition exciting.
Raza’s experience is expected to help his new team reach the knockout stage.
The league director, Samantha Dodanwela, welcomed Raza and other new players.
The Dambulla Sixers hope to finish the season strongly.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza signed with Dambulla Sixers for LPL 2026.
He replaces injured South African batter Marques Ackerman.
Raza brings 7,572 runs and 255 wickets in 374 T20 matches.
Dambulla Sixers currently sit fourth with 4 points from 6 games.
Other teams also made roster changes due to injuries and national duties.
- Who
- Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza
- What
- Signed with Dambulla Sixers as a replacement for Marques Ackerman in the Lanka Premier League 2026
- When
- During the 2026 LPL season
- Where
- Sri Lanka, Dambulla Sixers
- Why
- Marques Ackerman was injured, requiring a replacement to maintain competition quality
- Player
- Sikandar Raza
- Team
- Dambulla Sixers
- Replacement for
- Marques Ackerman
- Tournament
- Lanka Premier League 2026
- Runs
- 7,572
- Wickets
- 255
- Current points
- 4
- Matches played
- 6