Vijay Shankar, recently retired from Indian cricket, joins Kandy Royals for his maiden Lanka Premier League stint, leading the marquee signings ahead of the June 1 player draft.
Shankar recently retired from Indian cricket and the IPL
May 26, 2026
08:55 pm
What's the storyFormer Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to play for Kandy Royals in the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) season.
Shankar will ply his trade in Sri Lanka's T20 league after his recent retirement from Indian cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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