KKR made a bold move by splurging INR 18 crore to sign Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. However, veteran Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami raised concerns about the hefty price tag, especially considering Pathirana’s lackluster performance in the previous IPL season with Chennai Super Kings. Goswami highlighted Pathirana’s struggles with accuracy and high economy rate in the 2024 season, suggesting that only MS Dhoni was able to bring out the best in him. Despite Pathirana’s successful stint with CSK, where he claimed 47 wickets in 32 matches, there are doubts about his potential impact with KKR. The franchise also splurged INR 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, making him the most expensive overseas buy at the auction. It remains to be seen if KKR can maximize Pathirana’s potential or if the hefty investment will end up being a costly mistake.
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