The arrest has cast a cloud over the upcoming Lanka Premier League season. Police took the Jaffna Kings owner into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sports corruption and match-fixing. Authorities said the investigation is continuing, with more details expected soon.
Sri Lanka has some of the world's strictest anti-corruption laws under the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act. The legislation criminalizes match-fixing, spot-fixing, and all other forms of corruption related to professional sports.
LPL Set To Begin On Thursday, July 17
The Lanka Premier League will begin on Thursday, July 17, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, with a grand opening ceremony ahead of the tournament opener. The sixth edition of Sri Lanka's T20 league will feature five franchises, top local stars, and several overseas players over a three-week competition.
The SSC gates will open to fans at 5:00 p.m. (local), while the opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. Notably, the first match of the season will start at 7:45 p.m. The tournament will run until August 8, with franchises competing for the LPL 2026 title.
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