Colombo, Oct 22 (UNI) Sri Lanka Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has said that the government will extend all possible support to make Lanka Premier League (LPL) an annual sports property of Sri Lanka, much on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India.
According to Rajapaksa, LPL will position Sri Lanka on the global sports map and will attract the attention of local and international sports spectators.
The Sports Minister also said that he is confident that this tournament will build the country's sports economy and set the stage for exposing the talents of Sri Lanka's young athletes to the international arena.