Colombo; News Agency: The Chennai Super Kings team failed to reach the play-offs this year; But the bowling of the young Sri Lankan bowler Mathisha Pathirana who played in this team impressed everyone. Given his performance in the 'IPL', there has been a big bid for him in the Lankan Premier League 2024.
Pathirana has been roped in by Colombo Strikers for the highest bid of $1.20 lakh (around Rs. 1 crore). He has become the most expensive player in the history of the Lankan Premier League. 420 players registered their names for this auction and that included 154 Lankan players.
Although Chennai had to wrap up the league match this season, their new start under the leadership of Rituraj Gaikwad has been good. The bowling of young bowler Mathisha Pathirana impressed this year as well. He was also selected in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup and for that he had to return home early from 'IPL 2024'.