Lanka Premier League Rules
New eligibility criteria announced for the Lanka Premier League 2026 season. Players will now need a minimum of 250,000 social media followers to register as Star or Icon players.
A social media follower count to play cricket? Guess talent is now measured in Instagram likes and TikTok dance moves. Next up: players will need to submit a viral reel before getting a jersey.
When in Sri Lanka, wear lungi. Wasim Akram 'anna' for you 😅 #Cricket | #Pakistan | #WasimAkram | #SriLanka https://t.co/TugZ8LTkJz
When in Sri Lanka, wear lungi. Wasim Akram 'anna' for you 😅 #Cricket | #Pakistan | #WasimAkram | #SriLanka https://t.co/s8zvKyEFzv
🚨 New LPL Rule Alert 🚨 Players will now need 250K+ social media followers to register for the Lanka Premier League 2026 season. This requirement has reportedly been added to the eligibility criteria for Star and Icon players. #LPL #Srilanka #IPL2026 https://t.co/FfzaZHva6e