Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Matheesha Pathirana
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana is fully fit and cleared to join the Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026, ending uncertainty over his availability after he was ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a calf strain. Pathirana successfully completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Sri Lanka and received a No-Objection Certificate to play in the league, though his franchise will still assess his match readiness before active participation.
Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after scans revealed a calf strain sustained during Sri Lanka's Group B match against Australia, which may take several weeks to heal. Dilshan Madushanka was named as his replacement on the eve of Sri Lanka's final group game against Zimbabwe, with both teams having already qualified for the Super Eight stage.
Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the highly-anticipated IPL 2025 encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to injury concerns, marking a disruption in his season with Chennai Super Kings. The fast bowler, known for his slingy action, had reportedly lost some control compared to the previous season before this absence.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Baby Malinga |
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| Full Name | Heenatigala Pathiranage Matheesha Anushal Vihanga Pathirana |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Buddhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Anura Pathirana (businessman) |
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Chamila Gamage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Fast Bowling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He specializes in bowling death-over deliveries. | |
| 2. He was raised in a middle-class household. | |
| 3. Everyone in his family enjoys music. | |
| 4. He began playing cricket in his early years. | |
| 5. He played for the Sri Lanka under-19 cricket team. | |
| 6. He continued to play for Trinity College in school tournaments. | |
| 7. He is passionate about fitness. | |
| 8. He is endorsed by GA Sports Meerut. | |
| 9. He has a great love for animals. | |
| 10. He started playing baseball at age 13 due to limited cricket facilities at school. | |
| 11. Nicknamed 'Baby Malinga' for modeling his bowling action after Lasith Malinga. | |
| 12. Clocked 175 km/h during 2019 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup against India. | |
| 13. Known for his distinctive slingy, low-arm bowling action that makes him difficult to line up in slog overs. | |
| 14. Established himself as one of the most distinctive T20 bowlers in world cricket by age 23. | |
| 15. Featured in over 100 T20 matches as a T20 specialist. |