KKR's 18 Crore Pathirana Gamble: Srikkanth Questions "Hit-and-Miss" Acquisition

• Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for 18 crore rupees in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• Former Indian batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the move, calling Pathirana a "hit-and-miss" bowler and a "huge risk."
• Srikkanth expressed surprise at Pathirana's high price, questioning if he's worth such a large sum.
• He suggested Mustafizur Rahman, also acquired by KKR, could be a better option than Pathirana.
• Pathirana had a poor last IPL season (13 wickets in 12 matches, high economy) and is out of form for his national team.

Why It Matters: KKR's 18 crore investment in Pathirana faces scrutiny due to his inconsistent form and high price.