December 09, Colombo (LNW): Twelve players from Sri Lanka are set to enter the fray at the upcoming Indian Premier League auction, slated for 16 December at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, according to the final roster released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Among the highest-profile entrants are Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana, each listed in the top-tier base-price category of ₹2 crore. The auction will also see seasoned internationals such as Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and former Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka vying for IPL contracts. Emerging talents Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage and Viyaskanth Vijayakanth add youthful depth to the contingent.
Rounding off the squad are Kusal Perera, Traveen Mathew, and left-arm pacer Binura Fernando, ensuring a well-rounded Sri Lankan presence at the event.
The full list of Sri Lankan players in the auction includes:
– Wanindu Hasaranga
– Matheesha Pathirana
– Maheesh Theekshana
– Pathum Nissanka
– Dasun Shanaka
– Kusal Mendis
– Kusal Perera
– Viyaskanth Vijayakanth
– Charith Asalanka
– Dunith Wellalage
– Traveen Mathew
– Binura Fernando
The one-day auction will kick off at 1 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST) and will be televised live on Star Sports, with streaming also available on JioHotstar. Across all franchises, 1,355 players have registered for the 77 available squad slots, making this year’s auction one of the most competitive in recent memory.
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