Vijay Shankar Joins Kandy Royals in Lanka Premier League After Domestic Retirement
The 35-year-old all-rounder joins the franchise after retiring from India cricket and becomes the first former India international in the league.
- On Tuesday, former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar signed with Kandy Royals for the Lanka Premier League, marking the franchise's fourth direct marquee signing after Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, and Moeen Ali.
- The 35-year-old announced his retirement from India cricket last week and quickly found an overseas opportunity after registering unsold in the 2026 IPL draft, seeking to remain involved in the game through franchise cricket.
- Shankar brings extensive credentials including 12 ODIs and nine T20Is for India, 78 IPL matches across multiple franchises, and 77 First-Class games with 4,253 runs, having represented India at the 2019 World Cup where he took a wicket with his first delivery.
- Shankar's signing represents the first instance of a former India international joining the Lanka league, as he joins a formidable Kandy squad featuring England's Moeen Ali and Sri Lankan stalwarts Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga.
- The Lanka Premier League season six runs July 17 to August 8, 2026, with more than 650 overseas player registrations from 21 nations, while Chris Gayle's appointment as Brand Ambassador aims to amplify excitement around the tournament.
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Vijay Shankar joins Kandy Royals in Lanka Premier League after IPL and domestic retirement
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has quickly moved into the overseas franchise circuit after announcing his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL, signing with the Kandy Royals for the 2026 season of the Lanka Premier League. The 35-year-old headlines the tournament’s marquee signings ahead of the player draft scheduled for June 1.
Former Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar joins Kandy Royals for Lanka Premier League 2026 - The Tribune
Shankar, who represented India at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and claimed a wicket with his very first delivery in the tournament, brings extensive international and domestic experience to the Royals setup. The Tamil Nadu all-rounder joins a formidable Kandy core featuring England's Moeen Ali, alongside Sri Lankan stalwarts Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga, as franchises begin shaping their squads for the new season, as per an LPL press r…
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KalingaTVFormer Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar joins Kandy Royals for Lanka Premier League 2026
Shankar, who represented India at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and claimed a wicket with his very first delivery in the tournament, brings extensive international and domestic experience to the Royals setup. The Tamil Nadu all-rounder joins a formidable Kandy core featuring England's Moeen Ali, alongside Sri Lankan stalwarts Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga, as franchises begin shaping their squads for the new season, as per an LPL press r…
Former India cricketer to play Lanka Premier League after announcing retirement
Former India cricketer Vijay Shankar has signed for Kandy Royals for the upcoming Lanka Premier League. The 35-year-old announced his retirement from India cricket just last week and has already found a new destination on the franchise circuit. Now, his inclusion will also mark the first instance when a former India international will feature in the Lanka league. The franchise confirmed the development through a social media announcement, unvei…
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