Indian LPL Team Co-Owner Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Match-Fixing

Jul 17, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026 20:30

Indian LPL co-owner held over alleged match-fixing bid in Sri Lanka

## Arrest and Charges

An Indian co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team has been detained in Sri Lanka on charges of attempting to fix matches. Manjot Kalra was apprehended in Colombo while allegedly preparing to pay a player 9.5 million rupees, equivalent to $28,700, to influence match outcomes. The arrest was made by the Sports Investigation Unit, and Kalra will remain in custody until the end of the month.

## Investigation Details

Kalra reportedly approached four other Sri Lankan players with similar offers ten days prior to his arrest. An accomplice of Kalra is also being held by authorities as investigations continue.

## LPL's Response

Despite the scandal, Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the domestic T20 tournament will proceed as scheduled. The opening match of the sixth edition of the tournament took place in Colombo, featuring teams from Jaffna and Galle. Kalra is a co-owner of the Jaffna team.

## Previous Incidents

This is not the first time the LPL has faced corruption allegations. Earlier this year, Tamim Rahman, owner of the Dambulla Thunders, was convicted for attempting to fix matches and received a four-year prison sentence, along with a hefty fine. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in the league.

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