Manjot Kalra and Yuvraj Pushpa, who were remanded in custody on July 17 until July 31, had sought early bail before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

Ex-India Under-19 player Manjot Kalra, who is also one of the co-owners of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, was arrested in Sri Lanka on Friday in an alleged match-fixing scam.

Former India Under-19 cricketer, one of the co-owners of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, was arrested in Sri Lanka on Friday for allegedly trying to induce a player into corrupt practice.

The DDCA Ombudsman said that Manjot Kalra was free to play till further orders and instructed DDCA's Apex Council to conduct an investigation in the matter as per rules.

Manjot Kalra, whose age as per the BCCI records is 20 years 351 days, last week played for Delhi U-23 against Bengal and scored 80.

Delhi Capitals are conducting trials in Kolkata to pick replacements. Former India player Manoj Tiwary was seen at the nets on Thursday.

Manjot Kalra, like many other young cricketers, sees a role model in Virat Kohli.

India won the title for the record fourth time after beating Australia in the final.

India (220/2) reached the target with eight wickets in hand and 11.1 overs to spare as they completely outclassed the Australians.

With a fourth crown, India surpassed Australia in the race for most U-19 World Cup titles.