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LPL 2026: Jaffna Kings Franchise Agreement Terminated; SLC, IPG Assume Direct Control Of Team
Sri Lanka Cricket: Organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have terminated the franchise agreement with Jaffna Kings' owners, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament rights holder IPG taking full financial and operational charge of the franchise to keep the tournament running as scheduled.
The decision comes days after Jaffna Kings co-owner and former India Under-19 batter Manjot Kalra was arrested by Sri Lanka Police's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports on suspicion of match-fixing on the day LPL 2026 commenced.
Kalra was signed as a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise along with entrepreneur Mayank Goel. IPG said the termination happened due to the franchisee's inability to fulfill its financial obligations. Subsequently, all rights to the Jaffna Kings franchise have reverted to IPG, which has taken over full operational control of the team alongside SLC. Read More...
