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Zaheer Khan acquires Jaffna Kings in Lanka Premier League
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Some may see this as another foreign owner cashing in on Sri Lankan cricket, but Zaheer Khan brings genuine expertise as a former India star. The real test is whether his ownership can end the franchise’s cycle of financial trouble and alleged corruption. If Anchor Sports AB’s multi-club model provides stability, it could set a template for LPL franchises. Watch for how SLC handles the previous owners' legal cases, that will determine if Zaheer’s team can focus on cricket alone.
Source: rediff.com
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