Practicality over loyalty: Pathirana, Russell releases reflect IPL’s strategic shift
Practicality over loyalty: Pathirana, Russell releases reflect IPL’s strategic shift
IPL 2025 marked a shift from loyalty to pragmatism as franchises made tough calls on big names. CSK released Matheesha Pathirana and traded Ravindra Jadeja, while KKR parted ways with Andre Russell despite past backing. Declining returns, evolving conditions and rising domestic power-hitters have pushed teams toward data-led decisions, signalling a more ruthless, results-first IPL era.
IPL 2025 marked a shift from loyalty to pragmatism as franchises made tough calls on big names. CSK released Matheesha Pathirana and traded Ravindra Jadeja, while KKR parted ways with Andre Russell despite past backing. Declining returns, evolving conditions and rising domestic power-hitters have pushed teams toward data-led decisions, signalling a more ruthless, results-first IPL era.
IPL 2025 marked a shift from loyalty to pragmatism as franchises made tough calls on big names. CSK released Matheesha Pathirana and traded Ravindra Jadeja, while KKR parted ways with Andre Russell despite past backing. Declining returns, evolving conditions and rising domestic power-hitters have pushed teams toward data-led decisions, signalling a more ruthless, results-first IPL era. 
