Sandeep Sarkar, Kolkata: When he was picked up from the auction table for Rs 18 crore, he was in a good mood Kolkata Knight Riders the camp It was assumed that the Brahmastra was acquired by Knight Shibir in Death Over. A fast bowler with a formidable yorker. The whole world calls him ‘Baby Malinga’ for his bowling action like Lasith Malinga.

But Mathisha Pathirana’s IPL is about to end with only 8 balls! The Sri Lankan pacer was injured during the T20 World Cup. Did not play early in IPL. However, he joined the team a month ago. Rajasthan Royals arrived in Kolkata the day before the match at Eden. After a long wait, KKR dropped him against Gujarat Titans. That May 16 match at Eden was Pathirana’s debut in the night jersey. And Pathirana left the field with 8 balls in that match!

KKR’s playoff fortunes hang in the balance. The Knights must win the remaining two games to keep any hope of making the playoffs alive. against Mumbai Indians at the Eden on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan pacer was absent from Eden practice for two consecutive days before that match. If not something very miraculous this time IPLPathirana may not be seen again. 8 balls can end his campaign. About which there is a storm of controversy on social media. It is said that Mitchell Starc came to KKR for a record price and gave away the trophy. Ajay Pacer’s dream spell in the 2024 qualifiers and finals still resonates. But Pathirana’s contribution is only 8 balls. The price of one ball is about two and a half million rupees!

It was found out in the KKR camp that Pathirana is resting in the team hotel. It is unlikely that he will play in Wednesday’s match.

There is curiosity about Varun Chakraborty, another weapon of the bowling department. Did not practice on Monday. Tuesday secretly practiced in Eden! He came to Eden with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon. However, it was not seen in KKR’s net. Etiuti discussion started, Varun stayed in the dressing room?

The next moment it was known that Varun was practicing secretly. Where? Beyond the black screen is the sightscreen that was installed in front of the KKR net. It was seen that Varun was running a few feet on the green grass. Support staff Sagar was keeping those balls. Even if he doesn’t bowl with all his might, he will be able to play Wednesday’s match, an indication of Knight’s camp.

The ball may come to rest on Eden’s pitch. It’s sunny and hot, with pitches slowing down a bit as the season draws to a close. Varun plays Sunil NarainHis partnership with , can be killer against Mumbai. That is the hope KKR.