In a dramatic development just hours before the Lanka Premier League 2026 gets underway, the Sports Investigation Unit (SIU) has arrested Jaffna Kings owner Manjot Karla on suspicion of attempting to fix a match.
He is expected to be produced before court today.
The arrest comes on the day Jaffna Kings are scheduled to face Galle in the tournament opener at the SSC this evening.
The latest development casts a shadow over the sixth edition of the LPL, a tournament that has previously been dogged by match-fixing allegations. It is a stark reminder of the challenges cricket continues to face in safeguarding the integrity of the game.
More details to follow as the investigation unfolds.
