Advertisement
Jaffna kings: Cricket News & Match Updates
Advertisement
SLC Assures LPL 2026 To Proceed As Per Schedule Despite Jaffna Kings Co-owner’s Arrest
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that the 226 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will commence as scheduled on Friday evening at the SSC Grounds in Colombo, despite the high-profile arrest of Jaffna Kings co-owner and ex-India U19 batter Manjot Kalra on suspicion of match-fixing.
Hours before the tournament's opening fixture between the Jaffna and Galle franchises, Sri Lanka Police's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports arrested Kalra, who hit a century in India’s 2018 U19 World Cup final win over Australia, at a luxury hotel in Colombo.
"The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was 'about to pay' a player 9.5 million rupees (USD 28,700)," Inspector Supun Vidanage of the SIU said in local media reports.
Related Cricket News for Jaffna kings - Tesst
Jaffna Kings Get New Owners Ahead of LPL 2026, Sign Bhanuka Rajapaksa & Dunith Wellalage
Jaffna Kings announced Sports Commune, led by Indian entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, as the franchise’s new ownership ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6.
Jaffna Kings And Galle Marvels To Face-off In LPL 2026 Opener On July 17
The Sri Lankan Cricket Board: The Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) has unveiled the opening fixture of the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, which will commence on July 17.
LPL 2025 To Be Held In Colombo, Pallekele And Dambulla From November 27
Lanka Premier League: The 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will run from November 27 to December 23, marking the tournament's sixth season. Matches will be held across three venues - Colombo, Pallekele and Dambulla.
IPL 2025: KKR Recruit Rahmanullah Gurbaz Excited To Play On Favourite Pitches At Eden
Indian Premier League: Afghanistan's rags-to-riches cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who at one time played a U19 match against India with a borrowed bat, is looking forward excitedly to playing in the Indian Premier League (2025) as a player bought in the auction for Rs 2 crore. But more than the big price tag, Gurbaz is happy as he will once again be playing on his favourite pitches at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
IPL 2025 Auction: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player To Be Signed In Tournament's History
Abady Al Johar Arena: History was made on Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Auction as the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be signed in the league's history here at the Abady Al Johar Arena on Monday.
IPL 2025: Hemang Badani, Venugopal Rao Join Delhi Capitals' Coaching Staff (ld)
Tamil Nadu Premier League: Former India cricketers Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao have joined the Delhi Capitals as head coach and Director of cricket, respectively, ahead of IPL 2025 season.
I've Played Two Formats For Australia And That's Success For Me, Says Behrendorff
T20 World Cup: Despite numerous setbacks, including a freak leg injury that derailed Australia pacer Jason Behredorff's IPL 2024 campaign and World Cup hopes, the 34-year-old remains optimistic and determined for a comeback.
T20I Series: Charith Asalanka Wants His Players To Give 100% Against India And Win Matches
Lanka Premier League: Ahead of the first T20I against India on Saturday, newly appointed Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he wants his players to give their 100 percent on the field and win matches in the series. India and Sri Lanka will play a three-match T20I series followed by as many ODIs. Asalanka acknowledged the fact that they have talented players in the squad and as a captain of the side, he has given them freedom to express themselves freely on the field.
Excited About Series As It’s Time Sri Lanka Look Towards Different Direction: Russel Arnold
T20 World Cup: Just like India, a lot has changed with Sri Lanka’s T20I squad after their group-stage exit from this year’s T20 World Cup. They have a new captain in Charith Asalanka, who led the side in two T20Is against Bangladesh, and recently helped the Jaffna Kings clinch LPL 2024 title.
Asitha Fernando Likely To Replace Injured Dushmantha Chameera For White-ball Series Vs India
Sri Lanka Cricket: Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out from the white-ball series due to injury.
Colombo Strikers 'salute' Fans For Incredible Support During LPL 2024
Strikers Owner Sagar Khanna: Colombo Strikers were beaten by the Kandy Falcons in the eliminator thus ending their campaign on the points table for Lanka Premier League. Concluding their run with an earnest performance, the final match saw a valiant effort from the Colombo Strikers in their goal to pursue the finals, but faced defeat against the Kandy Squad with a difference of 51 runs.
LPL 2024: ‘Consistency’ Is Key, Says Falcons' Captain Hasaranga Ahead Of Qualifier 2 Against Kings
Kandy Falcons’ captain Wanindu Hasaranga has spoken about the friendly atmosphere within the team as his side prepares to take on Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2024. Last year, Kandy Falcons won three successive playoff games -- Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final -- to seal the LPL trophy. This year, they have made a winning start to the Playoffs again, beating Colombo Strikers in the Eliminator.
LPL 2024: Pathirana Opens Up On The 'yorker Masterclass' For This Season
Lanka Premier League: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana has been an important influence on the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 season. A rising star for the Colombo Strikers the young pacer has built on a "yorker masterclass" to achieve a lot of success this season.
LPL 2024: Gurbaz, Shadab Star As Colombo Strikers Cruise To 9-wicket Win Over Jaffna Kings
The Colombo Strikers returned to winning ways with an emphatic 9-wicket victory over the Jaffna Kings in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2024 at the R Premadasa Stadium, here on Sunday.
Advertisement
Cricket Special Today
-
- 06 Feb 2021 04:31
Advertisement
