Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has rejoined Kandy Royals ahead of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) playoffs, providing a major boost to the franchise before the knockout stage. Moreover, Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah and aggressive batter Hassan Nawaz have also linked up with the Royals as they prepare for the crucial matches. The LPL playoffs are scheduled to begin in Colombo on August 5.

Shaheen's return comes just days after reports suggested he had withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons. Furthermore, Kandy Royals had earlier confirmed that the left-arm fast bowler would not be available after he informed the franchise and tournament organisers about his temporary absence. His lates...