Shaheen Afridi raises concerns to anti-corruption official over match exclusion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Shaheen Afridi filed a complaint with the Lanka Premier League's Anti-Corruption Unit after being dropped from a match for Kandy Royals against Galle Titans. Initially assured he would play, Afridi experienced a breakdown in communication regarding his role. This incident adds to the ongoing controversies in the troubled league, which has faced issues including a franchise owner’s arrest for attempted bribery before the tournament started. Afridi nearly left the tournament over this incident but was persuaded to stay after receiving apologies from the franchise and tournament organizers.
- •Afridi was assured he would play as an impact player.
- •His exclusion was reportedly due to an analyst's error.
- •The match situation prompted him to contact an anti-corruption official.
- •Apologies from the franchise helped retain him in the tournament.
- •The LPL has faced scrutiny due to prior controversies and low engagement.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi threatens to leave T20 league after left out of 'Impact Player' list, reports issue to anti-corruption Unit
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — LPL controversy: Pakistan star Shaheen Afridi complains to anti-corruption official after being dropped from Kandi Royals vs Galle Titans match
"Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was close to leaving the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after he was left out of Kandy Royals' match against Colombo Capitals despite reportedly being told he would play as the team's 'Impact Player'. According to media reports, the franchise had informed Afridi before the match that he would be used as an Impact Player, a tactical substitution rule first introduced in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"Controversy fails to stop following Shaheen Afridi, as the bowler has recently gone to the anti-corruption office after he was dropped from the Kandy Royals in their latest game in the LPL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:04 PMPakistan's Shaheen Afridi threatens to leave T20 league after left out of 'Impact Player' list, reports issue to anti-corruption Unit
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was close to leaving the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after he was left out of Kandy Royals' match against Colombo Capitals despite reportedly being told he would play as the team's 'Impact Player'. According to media reports, the franchise had informed Afridi before the match that he would be used as an Impact Player, a tactical substitution rule first introduced in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:10 PMLPL controversy: Pakistan star Shaheen Afridi complains to anti-corruption official after being dropped from Kandi Royals vs Galle Titans match
Controversy fails to stop following Shaheen Afridi, as the bowler has recently gone to the anti-corruption office after he was dropped from the Kandy Royals in their latest game in the LPL.
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