Matheesha Pathirana

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Matheesha Pathirana Bowler

Matheesha Pathirana is a young Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his unique, slinging action, known for his deadly yorkers and explosive pace, who recently made headlines by signing with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a significant sum in the IPL 2026 auction, moving from his previous franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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Sri Lanka Founded: 1975

The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, known as the Lions, is a team that has made significant contributions to the game of cricket.

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Kolkata Knight Riders Founded: 2008

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.

 

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