Matheesha Pathirana Age, Wiki and Bio

Matheesha Pathirana

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySri Lankan
Date of Birth18/12/2002
Age21 years
BirthplaceKandy, Sri Lanka

Bio/Wiki

NicknameLittle Slings

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Ranabima Royal College, Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Trinity College, Kandy

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsBuddhism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherAnura Pathirana (businessman)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sister(s)
  • Vishuka Pathirana (elder)
  • Tharindi Pathirana (elder)
Brother-in-lawRyan Pathirana

Career

Coach/MentorChamila Gamage
Batting StyleRight-hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm Fast Bowling
Cricket
International Debut
ODINot yet played
TestNot yet played
T2027 August 2022 against Afghanistan at Dubai (DSC)
Jersey Number
  • #99 (Sri Lanka)
  • #81 and #99 (Bangla Tigers)
  • #81 (Dessert Vipers)
  • #81 (Chennai Super Kings)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • SLC Greys
  • Nondescripts Cricket Club
  • Chennai Super Kings (Franchise Cricket)
  • Kandy Falcons (Franchise Cricket)
  • Bangla Tigers (Franchise Cricket)
  • Desert Vipers (Franchise Cricket)
International Career Highlights
  • Made T20 International debut for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan at Dubai (DSC) on 27 August 2022
  • Participated in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup
  • Played for Kandy Warriors (now Falcons) at the Lanka Premier League in 2022
  • Included in the Sri Lankan squad for T20I and ODI series against Australia and New Zealand respectively
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Teams
  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Colombo Strikers (Lanka Premier League)
2022 IPL Highlights
  • Took the wicket of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya in his debut match for Chennai Super Kings
2023 IPL RetentionRetained by Chennai Super Kings at a base price of Rs. 20 lakhs
2024 LPL AuctionSold to Colombo Strikers for USD 125,000, becoming the most expensive buy in LPL history

Some Lesser Known Facts

He specializes in bowling death-over deliveries.
He was raised in a middle-class household.
Everyone in his family enjoys music.
He began playing cricket in his early years.
He played for the Sri Lanka under-19 cricket team.
He continued to play for Trinity College in school tournaments.
He is passionate about fitness.
He is endorsed by GA Sports Meerut.
He has a great love for animals.