The list features Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana, all listed 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 emerging talents Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, and Viyaskanth Vijayakanth.
Sri Lanka’s representation is completed by Kusal Perera, Traveen Mathew, and left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando. The full list of shortlisted Sri Lankan players is: Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Viyaskanth Vijayakanth, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Traveen Mathew, and Binura Fernando.
The auction will begin at 1 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. IST) and 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.
