Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has stated that it has taken note of media reports regarding the reported arrest of the owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports.
Issuing a statement, SLC said that, together with the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, it would extend its fullest cooperation to the SIU should any assistance be requested 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, it said.
SLC further stated that the Lanka Premier League 2026, which is scheduled to commence this evening at the SSC Grounds in Colombo, will proceed as planned without interruption.
According to the statement, SLC has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the tournament is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and integrity standards.
It added that its Anti-Corruption Unit has been working closely with the SIU to strengthen the league’s anti-corruption framework ahead of the tournament.
SLC also stated that it has engaged Integrity Mentors, an independent anti-corruption and sports integrity organisation, to provide specialist integrity support and education throughout the tournament.
The cricket governing body emphasized that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical practices and will take all necessary measures to safeguard the integrity of the Lanka Premier League 2026 and ensure the tournament is conducted in a fair, transparent, and credible manner.
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, it added.
