A former India Under-19 World Cup winner who is also a co-owner of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Jaffna Kings is arrested in Sri Lanka on match-fixing allegations, according to NDTV. The arrest follows accusations that he allegedly tried to induce a player into corrupt practice. The report says the arrest takes place on Friday in the course of investigations related to suspected spot-fixing or match manipulation connected to the LPL.
NDTV identifies the individual as a former India Under-19 cricketer and links him to the Jaffna Kings team through his role as a co-owner. The allegations concern an attempted approach to a player to influence outcomes in an alleged corrupt manner. The reporting does not specify whether charges have been filed, the identity of the player involved, or the precise league match or incident date under review.
The matter is presented as an arrest by authorities in Sri Lanka tied to corruption concerns in professional cricket, with the investigation continuing.
