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Jaffna Kings Cricket Team Terminated Mid-Season Over Corruption Allegations

The Jaffna Kings cricket team has been terminated from the 2026 Lanka Premier League season by Sri Lanka Cricket and IPG following the arrest of a co-owner and corruption allegations. Organizers have taken operational control to ensure the tournament continues.

23 Jul, 21:01 — 23 Jul, 21:01
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LPL 2026: Jaffna Kings terminated mid-season after co-owner's arrest and corruption allegations

Jaffna Kings will compete in the 2026 Lanka Premier League season. This follows their ownership rights termination by Sri Lanka Cricket and IPG. Organizers have assumed operational control to ensure tournament continuity. Player contracts and logistics are now managed directly by IPG and SLC. The team will continue under the same name and with its current squad.

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