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Irfan Pathan discusses the Rajasthan Royals’ decision on Wanindu Hasaranga, Ravindra Jadeja’s impact and Punjab Kings’ release of Glenn Maxwell.
Wanindu Hasaranga has been released by Rajasthan Royals (Picture credit: BCCI)
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has stated that the Rajasthan Royals must have retained Wanindu Hasaranga, but plainly Ravindra Jadeja’s arrival has altered the equation inside the franchise.
Hasaranga had an underwhelming season in IPL 2025. He scored nine runs in 11 matches at a dismal average of 1.8 and picked up 11 wickets, but was expensive at an economy of nine.
Hasaranga has scored 2439 runs in 177 matches, at a mean of 17.29, with nine half-centuries to his name. He has also picked 325 wickets in 224 games, at an economy of 6.97.
“RCB’s 4 overseas players have been settled. Livingstone wouldn’t have fit into the primary 11, so his release is sensible. I feel RR could have endured with Hasaranga, but he’s a giant name and such a player who can bowl well,” Pathan said while speaking on his YouTube channel.
“I believe because Jadeja comes, this transformation is seen,” Pathan said.
Commenting on the Punjab Kings’ release list, the previous India cricketer said that Glenn Maxwell’s exit was on expected lines. He admitted that he was surprised to see Josh Inglis released but noted it was due to availability problems.
Pathan added that Inglis should attract strong bids if he enters the auction.
“Maxwell is a giant name, but we knew he would exit because the performance wasn’t there. Inglis was a surprising release. But Ponting said that the difficulty is along with his availability. There isn’t any skill issue, so it’s comprehensible,” Pathan said.
“But should he go into the auction, then he could go for price. Teams will eye him as he doesn’t let the bowlers settle,” Pathan added.
Inglis amassed 278 runs in 11 games at a mean of 30.88 and a strike rate of 162.57, playing an important role within the Punjab Kings’ run to the IPL 2025 final.
The IPL 2026 mini auction will likely be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
November 16, 2025, 00:17 IST
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