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Matheesha Pathirana (Sinhala: මතීෂ පතිරණ; Tamil: மதிஷ பத்திரன; born 18 December 2002) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who currently plays limited overs cricket for the national team. He has been referred to as Baby Malinga, as he has modelled his bowling action after Lasith Malinga in sling action.
Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm fast bowler who made his international debut in 2022. He has played for several teams in domestic and franchise cricket, including Chennai Super Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders.
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Dec 18, 2002 · A bowler with a slingy action, Matheesha Pathirana made his international debut for Sri Lanka in August 2022 during the Asia Cup against Afghanistan.
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Matheesha Pathirana was born on Wednesday, 18 December 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Kandy, Sri Lanka. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. His family has its roots in Harispathuwa, Sri Lanka. Matheesha Pathirana began playing cricket at home when he was a toddler. In an interview, while talking about Pathirana’s passion for cricket, his father Anu...
Matheesha Pathirana follows Buddhism. Sunday ObserverIn an interview, while talking about his family’s religion, Matheesha’s father said,
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Matheesha Pathirana was included in the SLC Greys’ squad for the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League in August 2021. On 22 August 2021, he made his T20 debut for SLC Greys in the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League. He has also played several matches for Nondescripts Cricket Club.
Matheesha Pathirana loves travelling and listening to music in his leisure time.He is fond of eating Pizzas.Besides cricket, Matheesha is good at playing the piano and singing.With his slinging action reminiscent of Lasith Malinga, Pathirana is often referred to as Baby Malinga, Podi (little) Malinga, Mini Mali, and Next Malinga in the cricket fraternity. The Indian Expr...In an interview, when asked about similarities in Matheesha’s bowling action with that of Lasith Malinga, his father averred that Pathirana’s bowling action wasn’t due to Malinga. He said, We heard...He is very particular about his fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.Matheesha Pathirana at a gymLearn about Matheesha Pathirana's biography, family, career, and achievements. He is a right-arm fast bowler who holds the record for the fastest ball ever bowled in international cricket.
Learn about Matheesha Pathirana, a fast bowler who plays for Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings. Find out his age, height, family, girlfriend, records, and more.
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Matheesha Pathirana is a 19-year-old Sri Lankan bowler and batter who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2022. He was a replacement for Adam Milne and featured in Sri Lanka's U19 World Cup squads in 2020 and 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 · From a schoolboy in Kandy to an IPL star and an Asia Cup sensation, Matheesha Pathirana is a round-arm fast bowler with a low action and a high ceiling. Learn how he went from scouted to superstar in a few years, and what challenges he faces next.
