Matheesha Pathirana did not copy Lasith Malinga, says Sri Lanka's childhood coach Bilal Fassy
1 year, 4 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana did not copy Lasith Malinga, says Sri Lanka's childhood coach Bilal Fassy

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His Malinga-like action has also earned Pathirana sobriquets like Podi Malinga in Sri Lanka and Baby Malinga among Chennai Super Kings fans. Pallekele: Matheesha Pathirana’s sling-shot action immediately brings Lasith Malinga to mind but the young Sri Lankan did not deliberately copy his illustrious senior, his childhood coach Bilal Fassy said on Thursday, insisting that the much talked-about bowling style came naturally to the pacer. While Dhoni is grooming the 20-year-old as CSK’s designated death-overs specialist, the Sri Lankan cricket establishment should handle him with utmost care, feels Fassy. We are looking at him as a long-term option, and hopefully, he can be someone like Malinga for us,” said Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka.

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CSK a ‘gift from god’: Pathirana credits IPL franchise and MS Dhoni for his elevation to international cricket
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CSK a ‘gift from god’: Pathirana credits IPL franchise and MS Dhoni for his elevation to international cricket

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka's young pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana opened up on Chennai Super Kings' big role in his elevation to international cricket. Ahead of the crucial white-ball series against India, Pathirana spilt beans on how CSK helped him grab the attention of the selectors and the experience of sharing the dressing room with legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Sharing the dressing room …

Matheesha Pathirana hails MS Dhoni and CSK for transforming his career
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Matheesha Pathirana hails MS Dhoni and CSK for transforming his career

India Today  

Sri Lankan youngster Matheesha Pathirana has hailed Indian Premier League team CSK for changing his career. Recently, Pathirana reflected on his young career and revealed how big a role CSK and MS Dhoni played in transforming his career. Speaking about his rapid rise in international cricket, Pathirana thanked CSK saying playing for the IPL team opened the doors for his …

Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has rattled the world's top batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers in the Indian Premier League and looks set to boost Sri Lanka's chances in the T20 World Cup. Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup The 21-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for an unorthodox slinging style of delivery, reminiscent of compatriot Lasith Malinga, has …

Sri Lanka announce World T20 squad: Recuperating Pathirana named in roster; Wanindu Hasaranga to lead former champions
8 months ago

Sri Lanka announce World T20 squad: Recuperating Pathirana named in roster; Wanindu Hasaranga to lead former champions

Hindustan Times  

Pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who is recuperating from a hamstring niggle, was on Thursday named in Sri Lanka's squad for next month's T20 World Cup, which will be led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who is also returning from an injury. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga delivers a ball during the second one-day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh On May 5, …

'In my cricket life, MS Dhoni plays my father's role': Matheesha Pathirana reserves highest praise for CSK legend
8 months, 1 week ago

'In my cricket life, MS Dhoni plays my father's role': Matheesha Pathirana reserves highest praise for CSK legend

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni's cricketing prowess is world-renowned, but perhaps equally remarkable is his knack for nurturing young talent. This talent cultivation extends seamlessly to the IPL; under Dhoni's astute leadership, Chennai Super Kings have clinched a record 5 titles, witnessing the transformation of budding talents like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja into world-class cricketers. Chennai Super Kings' Matheesha Pathirana, left, celebrates …

Pathirana to return among 2 changes? Predicting CSK's likely XI for IPL 2024 clash against Mumbai Indians
9 months ago

Pathirana to return among 2 changes? Predicting CSK's likely XI for IPL 2024 clash against Mumbai Indians

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings came back to the winning ways against the Kolkata Knight Riders and kept their record spotless at home in the 2024 edition of the IPL. MI have won their last two games against the sides currently in 9th and 10th places and would hope that they can continue the recent form against a solid CSK outfit. Matheesha …

IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana returns for CSK in El Clasico clash vs MI
9 months ago

IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana returns for CSK in El Clasico clash vs MI

India Today  

CSK have received a significant boost with the return of Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana for their IPL 2024 encounter against MI at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pathirana replaces his compatriot Mahesh Theekshana, and he had missed earlier games due to a niggle but was deemed fit for this high-stakes match. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL …

IPL 2024, CSK vs GT: Chennai's 'Malinga' Pathirana returns, pairs with Mustafizur
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024, CSK vs GT: Chennai's 'Malinga' Pathirana returns, pairs with Mustafizur

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that CSK brought their own Lasith Malinga - Matheesha Pathirana-- in their playing XI for the second Indian Premier League 2024 home game against Gujarat Titans. IPL 2024: FULL COVERAGE Despite the Fizz's sparkling performance, his inclusion remained uncertain as Lankan slinger Pathirana, who contributed 19 wickets in 12 matches to CSK's title …

Matheesha Pathirana's injury puts Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign in jeopardy, veteran named as replacement
1 year, 2 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana's injury puts Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign in jeopardy, veteran named as replacement

India TV News  

The young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of World Cup 2023 with a shoulder injury. The veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has been named a replacement by Sri Lanka Cricket and has already joined the squad ahead of the England game on October 26. Sri Lanka Cricket had already named all-rounder Angelo Mathews and speedster Dushmantha Chameera …

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood hails Pathirana after pacer registers career-best figures
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood hails Pathirana after pacer registers career-best figures

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood heaped praise on pacer Matheesha Pathirana after the latter’s career-best four for 32 reduced Bangladesh to a paltry 164 in an Asia Cup match here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Thursday. Asia Cup 2023: Asalanka, Samarawickrama, Pathirana lead Sri Lanka to five-wicket win over Bangladesh “He has worked very hard, and he absorbs …

'I learned a lot from Dhoni': Matheesha Pathirana opens up on playing under MSD's leadership at CSK
1 year, 4 months ago

'I learned a lot from Dhoni': Matheesha Pathirana opens up on playing under MSD's leadership at CSK

Firstpost  

Chennai Super Kings pacer Pathirana, who currently represents Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League, opened up on playing under MS Dhoni’s leadership in the IPL. Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana on Wednesday credited MS Dhoni for developing his skills as a bowler and for instilling confidence not just in him but to several other cricketers. Pathirana, nicknamed ‘Baby Malinga’ …

‘I was a kid, no one knew me. Dhoni trained me, taught me how to play T20 cricket’: Rising pacer Matheesha Pathirana
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I was a kid, no one knew me. Dhoni trained me, taught me how to play T20 cricket’: Rising pacer Matheesha Pathirana

Hindustan Times  

Matheesha Pathirana was all of 19 when the Chennai Super Kings roped him in as a replacement for the injured New Zealand pacer Adam Milne in IPL 2022. Matheesha Pathirana and MS Dhoni celebrate with CSK teammates Dhoni used Pathirana as a death-over specialist in IPL 2023 and the young man from Kandy delivered more often than not. ‘I learnt …

Sri Lanka drops Mathews from World Cup qualifiers; Pathirana named in 15-member squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka drops Mathews from World Cup qualifiers; Pathirana named in 15-member squad

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka cricket board on Friday named a 15-member squad for its World Cup qualifying matches in Zimbabwe, leaving out former skipper Angelo Mathews. The 36-year-old Mathews scored 12 runs from 21 balls in his last ODI at home earlier this month, when Sri Lanka lost to Afghanistan by six wickets at Hambantota in the first game of a three-match …

Matheesha Pathirana makes Sri Lanka debut after shining in IPL 2023 for CSK
1 year, 7 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana makes Sri Lanka debut after shining in IPL 2023 for CSK

India TV News  

Matheesha Pathirana made his debut for Sri Lanka today in the ongoing first ODI against Afghanistan. The young pace bowler known for his slingy action like Lasith Malinga played for Chennai Super Kings in the recently concluded Indian Premier League and did really well. However, Sri Lanka Cricket will have to be more careful in terms of keeping Pathirana fit …

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice been runner-up, needs to …

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Associated Press  

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice …

Sri Lanka set to unleash CSK star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash CSK star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice been runner-up, needs to …

Matheesha Pathirana's heroics with CSK in IPL 2023 leads to place in Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs
1 year, 7 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana's heroics with CSK in IPL 2023 leads to place in Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs

Firstpost  

Colombo: Sri Lanka called up Indian Premier League winner Matheesha Pathirana on Tuesday into the 16-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Afghanistan. If he is included in the final team, it will be the 20-year-old Pathirana’s debut for Sri Lanka in a one-day international. Pathirana, nicknamed “Baby Malinga” for his slingshot action similar to Sri Lanka …

IPL 2023: Young Matheesha Pathirana breaks records, becomes MS Dhoni's go-to bowler
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2023: Young Matheesha Pathirana breaks records, becomes MS Dhoni's go-to bowler

India TV News  

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League concluded on Monday after Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in the final. It was a team effort from CSK for the entire season but one of them who shined apart and more importantly, solved the team's death bowling issue was Matheesha Pathirana. MS Dhoni was quite impressed with Pathirana right through …

Matheesa Pathirana should be preserved: Chaminda Vaas agrees with MS Dhoni's suggestion on Sri Lanka pacer
1 year, 7 months ago

Matheesa Pathirana should be preserved: Chaminda Vaas agrees with MS Dhoni's suggestion on Sri Lanka pacer

India Today  

Former Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas has agreed with Chennai skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's recommendation that death-over specialist Matheesha Pathirana should stay away from Test cricket and only play white-ball cricket. The 20-year-old Sri Lanka pacer, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his similar sling action, has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches for the four-time IPL champions. During a presentation ceremony, …

'MS Dhoni Uses Him Like Remote Control': IPL Commentator On Young CSK Pacer
1 year, 8 months ago

'MS Dhoni Uses Him Like Remote Control': IPL Commentator On Young CSK Pacer

ABP News  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings are currently dominating the Indian Premier League 2023. Dhoni's CSK are currently on third spot in IPL 2023 points table with 10 points after winning 5 out of their 8 matches. Meanwhile, ahead of CSK vs RR IPL 2023 match, which Rajasthan won after defeating Chennai by 32 runs on Thursday, ex-India spinner Murali …

T20 World Cup 2022: Jr Malinga & CSK star Matheesa Pathirana roped in as potential backup for SL amid injuries
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Jr Malinga & CSK star Matheesa Pathirana roped in as potential backup for SL amid injuries

India TV News  

Highlights Niroshan Dickwella, Asitha Fernando and Matheesa Pathirana have been sent to Australia Sri Lanka have so far won one and lost one in the Super 12 stage Sri Lanka next face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2022 Chennai Super Kings star Matheesa Pathirana will travel to Australia to be part of the reserve squad after Sri Lanka …

'Baby Malinga is here': Twitter hails Matheesha Pathirana's dream IPL debut
2 years, 8 months ago

'Baby Malinga is here': Twitter hails Matheesha Pathirana's dream IPL debut

Firstpost  

Matheesha Pathirana had a match to remember on Sunday after he trapped Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill leg before on the first ball of his IPL debut. Matheesha Pathirana had a match to remember on Sunday when he trapped Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill leg before on the first ball of his IPL debut. #IPL2022 — Gagan Thakur May 15, …

IPL 2022: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana impresses on CSK debut
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana impresses on CSK debut

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana impressed in his debut game for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. CSK v GT - AS IT HAPPENED The inclusion of Pathirana, who came into the Super Kings squad as a replacement for Adam Milne lasth month, was one of four changes made in the playing eleven by the …

IPL 2022: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana Replaces Adam Milne at CSK
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana Replaces Adam Milne at CSK

The Quint  

Pathirana, called 'Junior Lasith Malinga' in Sri Lanka's cricketing circles due to resemblance of his slingy side-on action with the pace great and accuracy of bowling yorkers, is a young 19-year-old right-arm medium pacer from Kandy. He was a part of Sri Lanka's U19 World Cup squads in the 2020 and 2022 editions. In the 2022 Men's U19 World Cup …

Rohit Sharma: Malinga's experience will be missed in IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma: Malinga's experience will be missed in IPL 2020

The Hindu  

Lasith Malinga has been one of the key members of Mumbai Indians over the past few years. READ| Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma admits that his team will miss the incomparable Malinga — the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 170 scalps. I have said it many times, whenever we sort of find ourselves in trouble, Malinga was the one to bail us …

IPL’s most successful bowler, Lasith Malinga, to miss 2020 season; Mumbai Indians name replacement
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL’s most successful bowler, Lasith Malinga, to miss 2020 season; Mumbai Indians name replacement

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga on Wednesday announced that he will be unavailable for the 13th edition of Indian Premier League which kicks off from September 19th. Mumbai Indians announced Australian speedster James Pattinson as Malinga’s replacement for the upcoming season. IPL 2020 Full Coverage Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani welcomed Pattinson on board and extended full support …

IPL 2020: James Pattinson replaces Lasith Malinga at Mumbai Indians
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: James Pattinson replaces Lasith Malinga at Mumbai Indians

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians has named Australian speedster James Pattinson as a replacement for Lasith Malinga for this year’s Twenty20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. One of the key members of the team, Malinga will be unavailable because of ‘personal reasons’ and will be with his family back in Sri Lanka. However, we fully understand Lasith’s need …

Lasith Malinga pulls out of IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians sign James Pattinson as replacement
4 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga pulls out of IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians sign James Pattinson as replacement

India Today  

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has pulled out of Indian Premier League 2020 due to 'personal reasons', Mumbai Indians confirmed on Wednesday. "Lasith Malinga has requested unavailability for the season for personal reasons and to be with family back home in Sri Lanka," Mumbai Indians said in a statement. Mumbai Indians owner Aakash Ambani said the franchise completely respects Lasith …

Lasith Malinga set to miss first few matches of IPL 2020 for Mumbai Indians
4 years, 4 months ago

Lasith Malinga set to miss first few matches of IPL 2020 for Mumbai Indians

India TV News  

Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga might miss the first few matches of the impending IPL 2020 for the defending champions Mumbai Indians owing to personal reasons. Malinga had successfully defended eight runs in the final over for Mumbai Indians during the summit clash against Chennai Super Kings last year, despite having conceded 42 runs in his first three …

Can play T20 for 2 more years: Lasith Malinga does U-turn on retirement
5 years, 1 month ago

Can play T20 for 2 more years: Lasith Malinga does U-turn on retirement

India TV News  

Sri Lanka captain and veteran pacer Lasith Malinga has had a rethink on his decision to retire after next year's Twenty20 World Cup, saying he can carry on for another two years. As a captain, because I've played so many T20s around the world that I feel I can manage that period for maybe another two years," Malinga told 'ESPNCricinfo'. …

WATCH: Sri Lanka's 17-Year-Old 'New Malinga' Who Picked 6 Wickets In College Cricket
5 years, 3 months ago

WATCH: Sri Lanka's 17-Year-Old 'New Malinga' Who Picked 6 Wickets In College Cricket

ABP News  

Trinity College Kandy produces another Slinga !! 17 Year old Matheesha Pathirana took 6 wickets for 7 Runs on his debut game for Trinity !! #lka pic.twitter.com/q5hrI0Gl68 — Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) September 26, 2019 2004 was the year when a 21-year-old boy named Lasith Malinga created a buzz overnight with his sling bowling action. His unconventional way of bowling favoured …

From one slinger to another: Bumrah says will continue to admire Malinga
5 years, 5 months ago

From one slinger to another: Bumrah says will continue to admire Malinga

The Hindu  

Similar to Lasith Malinga in more ways than one, Jasprit Bumrah says he will “continue to admire” the Sri Lankan pace ace, who ended his career in a blaze of glory. I have been playing for the last 15 years for Sri Lanka and this is the right time to move on,” Malinga, who finished his ODI career with 338 …

Lasith Malinga: ‘I’m very happy to leave at this time’
5 years, 5 months ago

Lasith Malinga: ‘I’m very happy to leave at this time’

The Hindu  

Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. “We may have had some setbacks, but we have the capability to win another World Cup,” he added, pointing to Sri Lanka’s success at the 1996 World Cup and …

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