Pathirana Snubbed For Mustafizur: Bold Call That Can Reap Rewards For CSK In IPL 2026 – OneCricket

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Mustafizur can be the appropriate replacement for Pathirana [Source: AFP]
Mustafizur Rahman has had a fantastic Asia Cup 2025 campaign so far. The experienced left-arm pacer has spearheaded the Bangladesh bowling attack with perfection, emerging as their go-to man with the ball in the tournament. 
Overall, Mustafizur has bagged seven wickets across four innings in the Asia Cup at an average of 15 and a strike rate of twelve. His economy of just seven suggests how impactful he has been in controlling the flow of runs. 
Interestingly, Mustafizur Rahman was one of the high-profile names to go unsold in the mega auction last year. However, Delhi Capitals brought him as a temporary replacement for Mitchell Starc, who left the IPL 2025 midway for national duties. 
As he was a temporary replacement, Mustafizur can’t be retained and will likely be available in the mini auction. If Mustafizur registers for the auction, he could be an ideal candidate for CSK as a proper replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in their squad. 
(Matheesha Pathirana in IPL 2025)
(Mustafizur vs Pathirana at death overs in T20 cricket in 2025)
Therefore, considering Pathirana hasn’t been in prolific form and his failure affected CSK’s overall bowling performance in the death overs in the 2025 season, the five-time champions might consider bringing in Mustafizur Rahman, who seems the ideal candidate to strengthen their vulnerable bowling attack in 2026. 

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