Srikkanth Slams KKR's Rs 18 Cr Pathirana Buy: 'Hit-And-Miss Bowler'

• Former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned KKR's Rs 18 crore signing of Matheesha Pathirana in the IPL 2026 mini auction.
• Srikkanth labeled Pathirana a 'hit-and-miss bowler' and a 'huge risk,' citing his ordinary performance in the last IPL season.
• He praised KKR's acquisition of Mustafizur Rahman as a smart backup for Pathirana, calling it a good move.
• Srikkanth supported KKR's Rs 25.20 crore bid for Cameron Green, expecting him to bat in the top three for the team.
• While commending KKR's overall auction strategy, Srikkanth raised concerns about batting positions 4-6, especially No. 5.

Why It Matters: Srikkanth questions KKR's Rs 18 Cr Pathirana signing, calling it a risk, despite praising other picks.