Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm bowler from Kandy, Sri Lanka. Currently, he is playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023. Along with that, he has also played for the Under-19 Sri Lankan Cricket team, Bangla Tigers, Desert Vipers, Nondescripts, and Kandy Falcons.
Bio/Wiki
| Nick Name | Little Slings |
| Full Name | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 18 December 2002 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 22 Years old |
| Birthplace | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Hometown | Harispathuwa, Sri Lanka |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Ranabima Royal College, Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| College/University | Trinity College, Kandy |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Matheesha Pathirana Age
He was born on December 18, 2002; and as of 2024, he is 22 years old.
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Marriage Date | None |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not Known |
Family
| Wife | None |
| Parents | Father: Anura Pathirana (Businessman) Mother: Name Not Known  |
| Siblings | Brother: None Sister: Vishuka Pathirana (elder), Tharindi Pathirana (elder)  |
Cricket
| International Debut | ODI: Not Known T20: 27 August 2022 against Afghanistan at Dubai (DSC) Test: Not Known |
| Jersey Number | #99 (Sri Lanka), #81 (Chennai Super Kings), #81 and #99 (Bandla Tigers) |
| Domestic/Stats Team | SLC GreysNondescripts Cricket Club Chennai Super Kings (Franchise Cricket) Kandy Falcons (Franchise Cricket) Bangla Tigers (Franchise Cricket) Desert Vipers (Franchise Cricket) |
| Coach/Mentor | Chamila Gamage |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Fast Bowling |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx) | In centimeters- 173 cm In meters- 1.73 m In feet & inches- 5’8” ft |
| Weight (approx) | In Kilograms- 72 kg In pounds- 159 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Measurement’s | Not Known |
Favourite Things
| Actress | Not Known |
| Cricket Player | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Football Player | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Music |
Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $1 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 8 Crore (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts About
- In the 2023 IPL, his bowling technique gained immense popularity, leading to him being affectionately known as “Baby Malinga.”
- He is an avid animal lover and has shared several pictures with cats on his Instagram account.
- Matheesha Pathirana is sponsored by GA Sports Meerut.
- A fitness enthusiast, Matheesa Pathirana follows a strict workout regimen.
- In his spare time, Pathirana loves traveling and listening to music.
- In the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings retained him at his base price of Rs. 20 Lakhs.
- In April 2023, while he was playing an IPL match for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals, CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni lost his calm at Pathirana and ended up giving him a death stare after Pathirana intercepted Dhoni’s direct-hit attempt at the stumps.
- He has also played for Bangla Tigers in seasons 2021 and 2022 of the T10 League or Abu Dhabi T10.
- He played his first T20 domestic match for SLC Greys in the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League.
- Pathirana has also played several matches for Nondescripts Cricket Club.
- In May 2022, Matheesha was included in the Sri Lankan squad for Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 series against Australia. However, he could not play the series as he suffered an injury.
- While he was still in school, he represented the Sri Lanka under-19 cricket team at the international level.
- When his cricket coach noticed potential in him, he asked Matheesha’s father to enroll him at a cricket academy.
- Meanwhile, he also got involved in baseball which helped him to develop his bowling action.
- Inclined towards music from a young age, Matheesha appeared in music examinations up to class six.
- Pathirana is a Sri Lankan cricketer, who plays for Sri Lanka’s national cricket team primarily as a bowler. He is a death-over specialist.
- He played his first T20 domestic match for SLC Greys in the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League.
