Twelve Sri Lankan players have been shortlisted for the upcoming Indian Premier League auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, according to the final player list released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The list features Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana, all positioned in the highest base-price bracket of ₹2 crore. Experienced internationals Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and former captain Dasun Shanaka have also entered the auction, alongside rising prospects Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage and Viyaskanth Vijayakanth.
Three additional players — Kusal Perera, Traveen Mathew and left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando — complete Sri Lanka’s representation.
The 12 Sri Lankan players shortlisted are:
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 auction will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and begin at 1 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST). The one-day event will be broadcast on Star Sports, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
A total of 1,355 players have registered for 77 available slots across 10 franchises. (Newswire)