Galle Gallants Announce New Ownership Under Gallant Sports and Media LLC
Owners Kiran Mantripragada and Uday Kiran Namballa Anchors Franchise; Active Discussions With Sri Lankan Marquees Dasun Shanaka and Eshan Malinga Ahead of July–August 2026 Tournament Window
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gallant Sports and Media LLC today announced its ownership of the Galle Gallants franchise for Lanka Premier League ("LPL") Season 6, scheduled for July 10 – August 5, 2026. Galle Gallants will participate in LPL Season 6 — executed via the Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC ("IPG") platform under urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO), operating as Flash Sports & Media, Inc. — positioning the franchise within a record-scale Season 6 featuring a 500–600 player registration pool, marquee global talent, and a projected USD 25–30M local economic impact. Gallant is led by Owner and Principal Kiran Mantripragada, with corporate formation and ownership documentation on file with the league. Veteran international coach Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed Head Coach, and the franchise is in active discussions with Sri Lankan marquees Dasun Shanaka as captain and Eshan Malinga. Gallants roped in Roy Silva, Sri Lankan-born American cricketer as their strategic partner and COO to enhance local participation and overall strategy. Sharath Sriramoju will lead the franchise’s marketing and strategic initiatives as a CSO.
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