Matheesha Pathirana touches down in Chennai for IPL 2024

After their first win of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 season, some more good news has followed Chennai Super Kings fans as star Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has touched down in Chennai ahead of the side’s second game of the tournament. 

It is worth noting that Amila Kalugalag, who is Pathirana’s relationship manager, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to confirm the star pacer’s availability. Pathirana sustained an injury during the second T20I between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on March 6.

The injury resulted in a grade 1 hamstring tear and he was expected to miss the few games of the IPL 2024. However, he made his return earlier than anticipated, which will prove to be brilliant news for CSK fans. “Wanakkam  #Chennai He's just landed in,” Kalugalag captioned the post on X.

Pathirana was a crucial part of CSK’s title run in 2023; having picked up 19 wickets in 12 games, the star Sri Lanka pacer maintained an economy of 8.01. His return to the side will surely bolster the five-time champion’s lineup, and it could be interesting to see how he is used in the upcoming games. 

CSK take on GT in next clash

Chennai Super Kings got off to a magnificent start to the IPL 2024, defeating Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22. 

Furthermore, after registering their first points on the board, Chennai Super Kings will take on the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans in their forthcoming game of the IPL 2024. Both sides will face off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 7th match of the tournament on Tuesday, March 26. 

Under the new leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings will look to register their second win of the season in their second game and maintain their position at the top of the table.