Overview
- Reports indicate CSK will let Pathirana go ahead of today’s retention deadline, with a view to re-enter the bidding at the December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi at a lower price.
- Pathirana managed 13 wickets in 12 IPL 2025 matches at an economy rate of 10.14, after coach Stephen Fleming raised concerns over changes to the pacer’s bowling action.
- CSK had retained the Sri Lankan quick for INR 13 crore before the 2025 mega auction, and releasing him would free significant cap space.
- Further reshaping is reported, with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra among the players set to be released.
- Coverage also notes a reported trade sending Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals, with Sanju Samson moving to CSK.