Who is Matheesha Pathirana?

Matheesha Pathirana is a name that has been making headlines in the world of cricket. But who is he?

Matheesha Pathirana was born on 28th September 2001 in Sri Lanka. From a very young age, he was passionate about cricket and dreamt of playing for his country.

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Pathirana's talent was soon recognized, and he was selected to play for the Sri Lankan Under-19 cricket team in 2019. He made his debut against Bangladesh and impressed everyone with his performance.

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In April 2021, Pathirana made headlines when he broke the record for the fastest delivery in cricket history. He bowled at a speed of 175 km/h (108 mph) in a domestic match in Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous record of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) held by Shoaib Akhtar.

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In April 2021, Pathirana made headlines when he broke the record for the fastest delivery in cricket history. He bowled at a speed of 175 km/h (108 mph) in a domestic match in Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous record of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) held by Shoaib Akhtar.

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Matheesha pathirana join IPL in April 2022, he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings for the 2022 Indian Premier League and he made his debut against the Gujarat Titans.

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Matheesha pathirana has been referred to as Baby Malinga, as he has modelled his bowling action after Lasith Malinga.

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Pathirana's future in cricket looks bright. He has already been picked for the Sri Lankan national team and is expected to make his debut soon.

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Matheesha Pathirana is a young and talented cricketer from Sri Lanka who has the potential to become one of the greats of the game.

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