# Zaheer Khan acquires Jaffna Kings in Lanka Premier League 2026-08-07T21:08:12+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Indian pace legend Zaheer Khan, co-owner of Stockholm-based Anchor Sports AB, has acquired the Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings. The takeover comes after the previous ownership was terminated on July 23 following alleged match-fixing charges against former co-owner Manjot Kalra and financial irregularities. The franchise will be rebranded as Anchor Jaffna Kings. Jaffna Kings are the most successful team in LPL history, having won four of five completed editions and currently topping the league standings. Zaheer said he looked forward to becoming part of Sri Lankan cricket in a new role, praising the country's bowling talent. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: Anchor Sports, franchise ownership, Jaffna Kings, Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka cricket, Zaheer Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zaheer-khan-acquires-jaffna-kings-in-lanka-premier-league/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zaheer-khan-acquires-jaffna-kings-in-lanka-premier-league/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.