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    Ex-India allrounder Vijay Shankar set for LPL debut, Avishka Fernando emerges as the No. 1 draft pic
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    Ex-India Allrounder Vijay Shankar Set For LPL Debut, Avishka Fernando Emerges As The No. 1 Draft Pick

    By IANS News June 02, 2026 • 16:58 PM View: 54
    ICC Cricket World Cup: India all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to become the lone Indian player in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 after being signed by Kandy Royals, while Sri Lanka international Avishka Fernando emerged as the No. 1 overall pick in the Season 6 Draft as franchises completed their squads for the sixth edition of the tournament.

    The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League will feature SC Jaffna Kings, Kandy Royals, Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers and Galle Gallants competing in a double round-robin format followed by the playoffs. The tournament will begin on July 17, 2026, and conclude with the final on August 8, 2026.

    The draft saw all five franchises strengthen their squads with a mix of established international stars, emerging overseas talent and leading Sri Lankan cricketers, setting the stage for one of the most competitive seasons in the league's history.

    TAGS Vijay Shankar Avishka Fernando Lanka Premier League Kandy Royals Sri Lanka SC Jaffna Kings
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