KKR's Rs 18 Cr Pathirana Buy a 'Huge Risk', Says Srikkanth Amid Performance Concerns

• Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore and Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth labeled Pathirana's Rs 18 crore acquisition a "huge risk" due to his "hit-and-miss" bowling.
• Pathirana's recent IPL performance showed 13 scalps in 12 matches with an economy over 10, indicating increased predictability despite an unorthodox action.
• Srikkanth expressed surprise at Pathirana's high price, questioning if he warrants Rs 18 crore given his ordinary last season.
• KKR also secured Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore, seen as a backup option for Pathirana.

Why It Matters: Srikkanth questions KKR's Rs 18 crore bid for Matheesha Pathirana, citing his inconsistent performance.