Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has joined Kandy Royals ahead of the upcoming 2026 Lanka Premier League season.
The signing comes shortly after the 35-year-old announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), ending a professional career that included appearances for India in both ODI and T20I cricket.
Vijay Shankar has previously represented several IPL franchises including Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.
His addition is expected to strengthen the Kandy-based franchise with experience and all-round depth ahead of the new LPL season, which is scheduled to begin in July. (Newswire)