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Former Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga, the young Pacler Matheesha Pathirana has urged to play test cricket despite his only bowling action. Malinga added that participating in trial matches will help to sharpen their skills and bring a significant contribution to the future success of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Pathirana began his international career with Sri Lanka in August 2022 during the Asia Cup. The Bowler granted 16 runs in its only improvement, as Sri Lanka lost to 8 doctors. He debuted in hatred against Afghanistan in June 2023 but took only one wicket. You still have to debut on the test cricket.
Matheesha Pathirana should play 5 to 10 test games for Sri Lanka – Lasith Malinga
In a Facebook post, Lasith Malinga stated that Patirana has to play a test cricket. He added that playing test matches will help Pathirana to develop more and will allow him to achieve great things for the country.
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“I still think that Matheesha Pathirana should play 5 to 10 test games for Sri Lanka in the coming days. If this happens, he will be able to do great things for the country,” Malinga wrote.
Lasith Malinga claims that Matheesha suffering should play four days and try the cricket to sharpen his skills and improve as a bowl. pic.twitter.com/4ng14Cafoz
– Cricwire (@Cricwirelk) August 10, 2025
I feel like Matheesha Pathirana should not play red ball cricket – says Mrs. Dhoni
During the IPL 2023, the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the captain, Ms. Dhoni, said that Patirana should focus solely on the limitation cricket, especially T20S and ICC tournaments, instead of red ball formats. Dhoni urged Sri Lanka to carefully manage his workload.
“I feel like he should not play the cricket of the red ball, he does not even approach, even playing only ICC tournaments with hatred and keeping the rest as little as possible, because he is not someone who will change much,” said Dhoni.
“This is what he will do. So you can always use it in crucial moments. But make sure it is in shape and available for all ICC tournaments and will be a great asset for Sri Lanka,” he added.
Pathirana had a strong impact during the IPL 2023. He took 10 doctors for Chennai Super Kings, who won the title that season. The Bowler Quick offered key performances and helped win several games with its spells.
Matheesha Pathirana bowling performances for Sri Lanka and Franchise teams
Matheesha Pathirana began his professional trip from Cricket to domestic competitions and caught his attention during the World Cup of the U-19 ICC with his constant cakes.
In the international cricket, Patirana has played 12 games hatred, taking 17 doctors at an average of 36.23. He has also participated in 19 T20I Games and has claimed 30 doctors. The Pealer has registered three four Wicket routes in the Limited-Ours cricket.
Beyond the international cricket, Patirana has acted well in franchise leagues such as IPL, SA20 and LPL. Above all, he has played 32 IPL games and took 47 doctors. CSK was retained by CSK by 13 meadows ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
