Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka Denies Bail in LPL Match-Fixing Case
A Sri Lankan court has refused to grant bail to two Indian men, Manjot Kalra and Yuvraj Pushpa, who are accused of match-fixing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
The court decided to keep them in custody until July 31 because the police are still investigating the case.
The accused had asked for bail because they said they were not feeling well, but the court said no because the investigation is not finished yet.
Some Sri Lankan cricket players, like Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Avishka Fernando, have complained about the match-fixing.
The LPL is a cricket tournament that is happening right now in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Cricket has stated that the arrests will not affect the conduct of the league and that they are committed to maintaining the integrity of the tournament.
Sri Lankan court denies bail to Manjot Kalra and Yuvraj Pushpa in LPL match-fixing case.
Accused were remanded into custody from July 17 to July 31.
Defense requested bail due to health concerns, but prosecution opposed it.
Complaint filed by Sri Lankan international players including Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Avishka Fernando.
Lanka Premier League is currently underway in Sri Lanka from July 17 to August 8.
- Who
- Manjot Kalra and Yuvraj Pushpa
- What
- Denial of bail in a match-fixing case
- When
- July 17 to July 31
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- Ongoing investigations into match-fixing allegations
Defense
Prosecution
Bail Request
Defense
Requested bail due to health concerns of the accused.
Prosecution
Opposed bail due to ongoing investigations.
- Accused Individuals
- Manjot Kalra, Yuvraj Pushpa
- Crime
- Match-fixing
- League
- Lanka Premier League
- Complainants
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage
- League Duration
- July 17 to August 8
- Court Decision
- Bail denied, remand extended to July 31
- Sri Lanka Cricket Statement
- Commitment to maintaining integrity of the tournament
