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Asia Cup: Matheesha Pathirana grabs four as Bangladesh fold for 164

NEW DELHI: An all-round bowling performance led by 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for a lowly 164 in Group B match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Matheesha Pathirana didn't copy slingy action from Lasith Malinga, it's natural: Coach Bilal Fassy

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana's sling-shot action immediately reminds one of Lasith Malinga, but the young Sri Lankan did not purposely mimic his legendary senior, according to his childhood coach Bilal Fassy, who insisted that the much-discussed bowling style came naturally to the pacer.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

MS Dhoni showed faith in me and I believed I can do anything: Matheesha Pathirana

NEW DELHI: Beginning his cricketing career under the shadow of MS Dhoni, Matheesha Pathirana is making rapid strides in the shortest format of the game and the 20-year-old credited the legendary former Indian skipper for his tremendous success in such short span of time.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

A leader like Hardik Pandya is a boon: Sai Sudharsan

CHENNAI: Some knocks transcend the win-loss binary. Chennai Super Kings’ five-star triumph late on Monday night captured the public imagination but did not take the sheen off Gujarat Titans’ left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan’s scintillating innings. It was an exhibition of skillful batting and immense self-belief.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

GT's Sai Sudharsan breaks record for highest score by uncapped player in IPL final

Gujarat Titans 21-year-old Sai Sudharsan also became the second-youngest batter to score a half-century in the IPL final. Read more on The Hindu.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

IPL final 2023: Chennai Super Kings equal title record in last-ball thriller

Fifth crown takes Super Kings level with Mumbai Indians after defending champions Gujarat Titans fall in rain-affected showpiece

Evening Standard · May 29, 2023

CSK vs GT, IPL Final: Sai Sudharsan's heroics propel Gujarat Titans to 214/4 against Chennai Super Kings

NEW DELHI: In a high-stakes IPL final, B Sai Sudharsan showcased his prowess with a stunning knock of 96, propelling defending champions Gujarat Titans to an imposing total of 214/4 against the Chennai Super Kings. Sudharsan's aggressive innings, consisting of eight boundaries and six towering sixes off just 46 balls,…

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final: No clear favourites as Chennai Super Kings vie for supremacy against Gujarat Titans

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for an enthralling battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and the young and talented Shubman Gill representing the Gujarat Titans in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 27, 2023

Chennai Super Kings: A team that never stops believing

TOI takes a look at how CSK overcame the hurdles to make their 10th IPL final

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

MS Dhoni's tactical delay allows Matheesha Pathirana to bowl key over in IPL Qualifier 1

NEW DELHI: In a strategic move, the astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni played a crucial role in guiding Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL final. Dhoni's clever act of gamesmanship involved strategically consuming valuable minutes, which ultimately provided an opportunity for Matheesha Pathirana, CSK's lethal weapon, to bowl the…

The Times of India · May 24, 2023