Matheesha Pathirana

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Matheesha Pathirana is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka on December 18, 2002.

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Founded: 1975

The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, known as the Lions, is a team that has made significant contributions to the game of cricket.

Chennai Super Kings Founded: 2008

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise that India Cements Limited owns.

Matheesha Pathirana is a young Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his unique, slinging action, known for his deadly yorkers and explosive pace, who recently made headlines by signing with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a significant sum in the IPL 2026 auction, moving from his previous franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He's a key player for Sri Lanka in limited overs and has established himself as a formidable T20 bowler, with impressive stats in the IPL and international T20Is.

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