India, July 12 -- Lanka Premier League 2026 Preview: Sri Lanka's biggest franchise T20 competition is back with a new look and some major innovations. The biggest talking point this season has been the introduction of the Impact Player rule, which allows teams to make a tactical substitution in-game based on the circumstances. Another significant change is Sri Lanka Cricket's mandatory Under-23 player rule, which requires every franchise to field at least one U-23 cricketer throughout the match, even after using the Impact Player.

Defending champions SC Jaffna Kings, winners of four of the previous five editions, begin as favorites once again. However, revamped squads featuring international stars and exciting local talent make Colombo K...