Twelve players from Sri Lanka are set to enter the fray at the upcoming Indian Premier League auction, slated for December 16 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 and Charith Asalanka vying for IPL contracts. Emerging talents Dunith Wellalage and Viyaskanth Vijayakanth add youthful depth to the contingent.
Rounding off the squad are Kusal Janith Perera, young off spinner 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 IPL auction: Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Viyaskanth Vijayakanth, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Traveen Mathew, Binura Fernando. (D.R)