IPL: Mathews sold to Delhi Daredevils for SLR 4.5 crore
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on February 20, 2017 - 11:40 am

Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews has been bought by Delhi Daredevils for Sri Lankan Rupees (SLR) 4.5 crore in Indian Premier auctions in Bengaluru.
Before this Mathews was a part of Delhi Daredevils squad. He did not take part in the tournament last year but this year he will be there giving out his best. Mathews will not be available for the early part of the tournament as Sri Lanka will be playing against Bangladesh at home but he is certain to play 8 games out of 14 in the tournament.
(DM Online)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Maldivian President Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka for state visit May 3, 2026
- Mahinda Rajapaksa and Piyankara Jayaratne summoned by Bribery Commission over Airbus deal May 3, 2026
- Sri Lanka to Impose VAT on Digital Services from July 1, 2026 May 3, 2026
- Deputy Defence Minister reviews Coast Guard operations in Mirissa and Balapitiya May 3, 2026
- Russian Health Minister due in Sri Lanka today for official visit May 3, 2026

Hope he stays there and not return to our Sri Lankan team !
what unassaiolable when the ausies were done for