Zaheer Khan Becomes A Team Owner In Lanka Premier League

COLOMBO-Former India fast-bowling great Zaheer Khan has become co-owner of the Lanka Premier League’s (LPL) most successful franchise after Stockholm-based global sports ownership group Anchor Sports AB acquired the four-time champions Jaffna Kings.

Following the acquisition, the franchise has officially been rebranded as Anchor Jaffna Kings. Zaheer joins Anchor Sports owner Nagendra Siddoutam as co-owner as the group expands its presence in global franchise cricket.

The acquisition brings one of India’s most accomplished cricketers into the Lanka Premier League, with Zaheer adding his international experience to a franchise that has won four LPL titles in five completed seasons. The team is currently among the top two on the points table with four wins from six matches under captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League, welcomed Zaheer’s involvement, saying: “Having an owner of Zaheer Khan’s caliber involved with the Anchor Jaffna Kings is a real boost for the league. The mentorship and direction he can offer our young Sri Lankan players will be enormous, and we’re excited to see that experience passed on both on and off the field.” (IANS)