India's U-19 WC-winning star arrested over alleged attempt to bribe player
Former India U-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra has been arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations of attempting to bribe a player during the Lanka Premier League. Kalra, who is also a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise, was taken into custody following a complaint filed by three players.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption and integrity in professional cricket leagues, potentially impacting the reputation of international sports franchises.
NEW DELHI: Former India Under-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested by Sri Lanka's sports anti-corruption investigators on Friday over allegations of attempting to bribe a player during the Lanka Premier League (LPL), according to news agency PTI.Kalra, who struck a match-winning century in the final of India's victorious 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign, was taken into custody by the Police Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports. He was later produced before a magistrate.The 27-year-old was part of India's title-winning 2018 Under-19 World Cup squad led by Prithvi Shaw. The team also featured future India internationals Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Mavi.
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