After missing Chennai Super Kings’s IPL 2024 opener against RCB, Sri Lankan pacer MatheeshaPathirana has reached India. CSK began their title defense with a 6-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening encounter.
On Twitter, Pathirana’s agent posted a picture of the youngster reaching the country. “Wanakkam #Chennai, he’s just landed in,” he wrote on X.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced an initial setback when their pacer MatheeshaPathirana was sidelined due to injury before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Pathirana’s match fitness was uncertain, casting doubts on CSK’s death bowling options. Despite regaining match fitness, Pathirana’s availability was hindered by a pending No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka.