Former Indian Cricketer joins Jaffna for 2026 LPL season

July 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM

Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has joined the Jaffna franchise for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) season.

The veteran leg-spinner, who represented India in both Tests and limited-overs cricket, will add experience to the Jaffna squad ahead of the tournament.

Chawla has enjoyed a long and successful domestic and franchise career, including multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, and was part of India’s 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squads.

The 2026 LPL is set to feature several international and local stars as franchises continue to strengthen their squads ahead of the tournament. (Newswire)