Matheesha Pathirana, the star pacer of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), bid an emotional farewell to the IPL 2024 and the CSK camp following an injury that ended his season prematurely. Despite his remarkable performance with 13 wickets in six matches, Pathirana’s season was cut short due to the injury. Taking to Instagram, the 21-year-old expressed his heartfelt emotions and gratitude towards his fans and the franchise.
In his farewell message, Matheesha Pathirana Bids a Hard Goodbye to CSKPathirana expressed how difficult it was for him to say goodbye, emphasizing his desire to see Chennai Super Kings clinch the IPL 2024 title. He thanked the CSK team for their blessings and the love he received from Chennai.
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” A hard goodbye with my only wish to see the 2024 IPL champion trophy in CSK’s room soon! Grateful to the CSK team for all the blessings and love from Chennai. – #matheeshapathirana #ipl2024 #csk #msdhoni #pathirana”, wrote Matheesha Pathirana.
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Additionally, Matheesha Pathirana praised former CSK skipper MS Dhoni, likening his mentorship to that of a father figure in his cricketing journey. He acknowledged Dhoni’s role in providing valuable insights into his game, which have contributed significantly to his improvement.
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Matheesha Pathirana shared his admiration for Dhoni, stating, “After my father, in my cricket life, mostly he (Dhoni) is playing my father’s role because he is always taking care of me, giving me advice, what I have to do, similar to my father when I am at home. He tells just small things, but it makes a lot of difference. So those little things, I take a lot of confidence.”
While admitting that their off-field interactions were limited, Pathirana highlighted his willingness to seek advice from Dhoni whenever needed, underscoring the profound impact of Dhoni’s mentorship on his career.
