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Sri Lanka Cricket Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance After Kalra's Arrest
Manjot Kalra, a former cricket player from India, was arrested in Sri Lanka for trying to fix a cricket match in the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says they will not allow any cheating in their tournament and will work with the police to stop it.
The LPL will continue as planned, and SLC has put rules in place to keep the games fair.
Kalra was sent to jail until July 31, 2026, while the police investigate.
He was once a famous young cricket player for India and later became a team owner in the LPL.
Manjot Kalra, former India U-19 player and Jaffna Kings co-owner, arrested for alleged LPL match-fixing.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on corruption and pledges full cooperation with authorities.
LPL 2026 tournament to continue as scheduled with strict anti-corruption measures in place.
Kalra remanded in judicial custody until July 31, 2026, pending further investigation.
SLC's Anti-Corruption Unit and Integrity Mentors appointed to ensure tournament integrity.
- Who
- Manjot Kalra, former India U-19 player and Jaffna Kings co-owner
- What
- Arrested for alleged LPL match-fixing
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Why
- Alleged attempt to induce a player into corrupt activity
Key facts
- Arrested Individual
- Manjot Kalra
- Arrest Date
- July 18, 2026
- Tournament
- Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026
- Custody Status
- Remanded until July 31, 2026
- Cooperating Body
- Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
- Integrity Mentors
- Independent sports integrity organisation
- Tournament Start Date
- July 18, 2026
Quotes
Sri Lanka Cricket
The governing body of cricket in Sri Lanka.
“Sri Lanka Cricket, together with the Lanka Premier League 2026, will extend its fullest cooperation to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports should any assistance be sought in connection with any inquiry arising from the matter.”
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“As the governing body of the Lanka Premier League 2026, Sri Lanka Cricket reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the tournament and will not tolerate any form of corruption, misconduct, or foul play by any stakeholder associated with the league.”
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