The IPL released the retention lists for all ten teams ahead of the 2026 auction. The Chennai Super Kings were one of the most active franchises. The five-time IPL champions moved on from Pathirana and released him ahead of the auction, which raised eyebrows. Notably, the franchise had retained him for ₹13 crore.
However, his performances declined over the last two seasons. He played only a few matches in IPL 2024 due to a hamstring injury. In IPL 2025, he managed 13 wickets from 12 games but leaked runs at over ten an over. He took only one wicket in two games during the Asia Cup 2025.
Kolkata Knight Riders in Informal Discussions with Matheesha Pathirana
According to a report by RevSportz, CSK did not release Matheesha Pathirana at the last moment. The team had already informed the 22-year-old about their decision almost a week before the retention deadline.
When CSK spoke with Punjab Kings about Marcus Stoinis, PBKS also demanded Pathirana, and CSK turned that request down as well, creating confusion. CSK had decided to move on from Pathirana but still refused trade offers.
Wanted to Enter the Auction With a Substantial Purse - CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan stated that the franchise wanted to head into the auction with a larger purse after already making major moves. He said the management felt that freeing up more funds would help them build a stronger squad.
"Given the kind of combination we are trying to build, the management collectively felt that a bigger purse would give us a better chance to construct a stronger squad. Whatever we do will always be in the best interests of the team. We will try to get him back but it will depend on how the auction pans out.”
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