Manjot Kalra, Star of 2018 U19 World Cup, Becomes Owner of Lanka Premier League Team Manjot Kalra, the star batsman who led India to victory in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, has transitioned from the cricket field to the business world. The Delhi-born player, known for his unbeaten century in the final against Australia, has become a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) alongside businessman Mayank Goyal. Their company, Sports Commune, has acquired a stake in the team, marking Kalra’s entry into sports entrepreneurship. Kalra’s cricket career, however, was not without challenges. After making his professional debut for Delhi in 2019, his journey faced a significant setback when he became embroiled in an age fraud controversy. Allegations surfaced that his birthdate was misrepresented, leading to questions about his eligibility to compete in the Under-19 World Cup. The Delhi Police investigated the matter, and a court-registered charge sheet claimed Kalra was one year older than officially recorded. This controversy cast a shadow over his domestic career, limiting his professional appearances to just three matches before he retired in 2021. Despite the hurdles, Kalra has since pivoted to sports business and content creation. He now hosts a YouTube podcast titled Second Innings with Manjot Kalra, featuring interviews with cricketers and athletes. His new role in the LPL represents a fresh chapter, with Sports Commune aiming to revitalize the Jaffna Kings franchise. The partnership plans to focus on youth engagement, producing sports content, and strengthening grassroots cricket in South Asia.#lanka_preminier_league #manjot_kalra #jaffna_kings #sports_communne #samantha_dodanwela
