Zaheer Khan becomes co-owner of four-time LPL champion Jaffna Kings

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

Following the acquisition, the franchise has officially been rebranded as Anchor Jaffna Kings, marking the beginning of a new chapter under its new ownership. Zaheer joins Anchor Sports owner Nagendra Siddoutam as co-owner as the group continues to expand its presence in global franchise cricket.

The acquisition adds another prominent cricketing name to the Lanka Premier League, with Zaheer bringing decades of international experience to a franchise that has set the benchmark in the competition. Jaffna has won four LPL titles in five completed seasons and is once again among the frontrunners this year, sitting in the top two of the points table with four wins from six matches under the captaincy of Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

“I’ve always admired the calibre, innovation and variety of bowling talent that comes out of Sri Lanka, it’s a country I’ve visited, competed in, and hold very fond memories of. To now be part of Sri Lankan cricket as an owner is something I’m genuinely thrilled about, and I can’t wait to get started with the Anchor Jaffna Kings,” said Zaheer.

The acquisition further expands Anchor Sports’ international portfolio, which includes the Antwerp Anchors in the European T20 Premier League and the Vancouver Anchors men’s and women’s teams competing in Canada’s Super 60 League.

This announcement comes weeks after Manjot Kalra, former India Under-19 cricketer and former co-owner of the Kings, was arrested by Sri Lanka’s sports anti-corruption investigators over allegations of attempting to bribe a player.

Published on Aug 04, 2026