Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has taken note of the media reports relating to the reported arrest of
the owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the
Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports.
Sri Lanka Cricket, together with the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 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.
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.
Sri Lanka Cricket also wishes to inform the public that the Lanka Premier League 2026, which
is scheduled to commence this evening at the SSC Grounds, Colombo, will proceed as planned
without any interruption.
Sri Lanka Cricket has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the Lanka Premier League
2026 is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and integrity standards.
In preparation for the tournament, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Anti-Corruption Unit has been working
closely with the Government’s law enforcement agency, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports, to strengthen the league’s anti-corruption
framework.
In addition, Sri Lanka Cricket has engaged Integrity Mentors, an independent anti-corruption
and sports integrity organization to provide specialist integrity support and education
throughout the tournament, ensuring that the Lanka Premier League 2026 is conducted in a
fair, transparent, and corruption-free environment.
Sri Lanka Cricket has a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and unethical practices and will
ensure that all necessary steps are taken to safeguard the integrity of the Lanka Premier League
2026 and ensure that the tournament is conducted with the utmost dignity and integrity.
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