IPG, the event rights holder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), has taken note of media reports published by sections of the Sri Lankan media regarding 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.
As the commercial rights holder of the Lanka Premier League, IPG fully supports Sri Lanka Cricket and the relevant authorities in ensuring that any investigation is conducted independently, fairly, and in accordance with due process. We will extend our full cooperation should any assistance be requested in connection with the matter.
IPG wishes to reiterate that all franchise owners participating in LPL have undergone the requisite ownership approval process, including integrity and due diligence assessments conducted by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in consultation with the International Cricket Council (ICC), prior to their participation in the tournament.
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The integrity, transparency and credibility of the LPL remain of paramount importance. IPG supports and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, unethical conduct, and any activity that may compromise the integrity of the tournament.
We wish to reassure all stakeholders, including fans, franchises, sponsors, broadcasters, and commercial partners, that LPL 2026 will proceed as scheduled. We remain fully committed to delivering a world-class tournament while upholding the highest standards of governance and sporting integrity.
IPG will continue to work closely with Sri Lanka Cricket, the tournament’s Anti-Corruption Unit, Integrity Mentors, and all relevant authorities to support robust integrity measures throughout the competition.
At this stage, it would be inappropriate to comment further while the matter remains under investigation. IPG will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates, where appropriate, in coordination with Sri Lanka Cricket.
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