All-rounder Vijay Shankar, known as 3D in Indian cricket, will be seen playing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in Sri Lanka. Vijay Shankar has been signed by ‘Candy Royals’ in LPL 2026. Vijay Shankar is all set to become the only Indian player to play in LPL this season. All the franchises have completed their teams for the sixth season of the tournament.

Let us tell you that Lanka Premier League 2026 will be organized between 17th July to 8th August. This season, SC Jaffna Kings, Kandy Royals, Colombo Caps, Dambulla Sixers and Galle Gallants will face each other in a double round-robin format, after which the playoff matches will be played. In this year’s draft, all five franchises have strengthened their squads with a mix of well-known international stars, emerging foreign talent and top Sri Lankan cricketers, setting the stage for one of the most competitive seasons in the history of the league.

The biggest topic of discussion for Indian cricket fans will be the participation of Vijay Shankar, who represented India in the World Cup. This experienced all-rounder has joined the strong team of Kandy Royals, which includes players like Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga and Angelo Mathews. Royals have made their team even stronger by including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Daniel Sams, Kusal Perera and Nuwan Thushara through the draft. This draft of players has aroused a lot of interest at the international level. More than 650 foreign cricketers from 21 countries had registered themselves for selection.

Samantha Dodanwella, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League, said, “The quality of players selected by the franchises through the draft reflects the continued growth of the Lanka Premier League and its increasing competitiveness. All the teams will have an excellent combination of international experience, emerging foreign talent and some of the best cricketers from Sri Lanka. This balance between all 5 teams promises to be a very exciting tournament and a memorable experience for the fans.”

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