Mathisha Pathirana credits MS Dhoni and CSK for changing his career

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Tezzbuzz|25-07-2024

Rajasthan: Former captain of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni is credited with shaping the careers of so many players. This legendary captain has made the careers of many players while playing for Team India as well as Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, among which Sri Lanka's young fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana is no different. This Sri Lankan bowler has made a special identity for himself today, for which he himself has given special credit to the former captain of Chennai Super Kings and the Chennai Super Kings team.

Mathisha Pathirana said something special about Dhoni and CSK

Mathisha Pathirana is ready to play the home series against India. Before this series, a big statement of his has come out, in which Pathirana has specially thanked MS Dhoni and his IPL team Chennai Super Kings. Pathirana believes that Dhoni and CSK have a big hand in what he is today. Not only this, this young Lankan bowler also believed that playing for Chennai Super Kings is a gift from God.

Pathirana said, playing for CSK is a gift from God

In an interview given on Sports Star, Mathisha Pathirana said that after playing Under-19, I was not included in any Sri Lankan squad. However, as soon as I made my debut for Chennai Super Kings, I was selected in the main team of Sri Lanka. Playing for CSK is a gift from God for me. Until I played for Chennai Super Kings, not many people knew me. Sharing the dressing room with Mahi Bhai is very special for me, especially when you are from Sri Lanka.

Pathirana also talked about the series with India

This star fast bowler of Sri Lanka also spoke a lot about the series against India and he believed that there will be a good challenge from India in this series. Pathirana said, “I think it will be a good challenge. India is coming with a new coach and some new players. Their combination will be slightly different. But it will be a good challenge for us because they are the world champions. We have a very good team and a lot of talent and potential. Unfortunately, we did not perform well in the T20 World Cup. But if we can win this series, it will be a confidence booster for the next three years.”