Vijay Shankar is an experienced Indian cricketer who has contributed crucial performances for Indian cricket, and he comes from Tripura state. The 35-year-old all-rounder retired from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League now, contributing more than 4000+ runs and 43 wickets, and in the IPL, he had played with 4 teams and scored 1233 runs and took 9 wickets while staying economical.
Kandy Royals Signed Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar is looking forward to his career after his recent retirement, and he was signed as Lanka Premier League 2026’s marquee signing.
Kandy Royals, one of the best franchises in LPL, has signed Vijay Shankar. This team was founded in 2020 and represents Kandy city in Sri Lanka.
Kandy Royals has also signed 3 other players
Moeen Ali
Wanindu Hasaranga
Angelo Mathews
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As per tournament regulations, teams were allowed a maximum of two overseas retentions and two Sri Lankan marquee players ahead of the player draft.
LPL 2026 Season 6 Marquee Signings
Kandy Royals:
- Vijay Shankar (IND)
- Angelo Mathews (SL)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)
- Moeen Ali (ENG)
Dambulla Sixers:
- Reeza Hendricks (SA)
- Dinesh Chandimal (SL)
- Dushmantha Chameera (SL)
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK)
SC Jaffna Kings:
- Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)
- Dunith Wellalage (SL)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL)
Colombo Kaps:
- Kusal Mendis (SL)
- Kamindu Mendis (SL)
