Matheesha Pathirana is a Sri Lankan cricketer renowned for his right-arm fast bowling, often drawing comparisons to Lasith Malinga due to his similar bowling action. This resemblance has earned him the nickname "Baby Malinga."
22 years
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Attended Ranabima Royal College and later Trinity College in Kandy.
Not publicly disclosed.
During his schooling at Ranabima Royal College, Matheesha played both as a batter and bowler for the school's cricket team before focusing on bowling. He also had an inclination towards music from a young age and participated in music examinations up to class six. Additionally, he was involved in baseball, which reportedly helped him develop his unique bowling action.
Made his Twenty20 debut on August 22, 2021, for SLC Greys in the SLC Invitational T20 League.
Matheesha aims to solidify his role as a premier fast bowler for both Chennai Super Kings and the Sri Lankan national team, focusing on enhancing his skills and contributing to his teams' successes in upcoming tournaments.
Estimated at $500,000.
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