Is Matheesha Pathirana Ruled out for IPL 2025 Season?
Matheesha Pathirana who was retained during the IPL Mega Auction 2025 for CSK, however he has been missing in the playing XI during their IPL 2025 campaign opener against Mumbai Indians. So let’s know Is Matheesha Pathirana Ruled out for IPL 2025 Season.
Pathirana’s CSK Career
Matheesha Pathirana was bought in as a replacement in the CSK squad in the 2022 season, since then he has played a total of 12 matches for Chennai. Racking up 34 wickets in total, his best season was in 2023, where he played 12 matches and managed to get 19 wickets, at an economy of 8.01 and an average of 19.53.
Given his importance in CSK bowling department, and his bowling skills that contain swing, yorkers, seam, and slower balls. He turned out to play a major role in major matches against Top-tier teams, which is why he had to be retained in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Why is Pathirana not playing IPL 2025?
Matheesha Pathirana, according to various reports is set to be ruled out of the IPL 2025 season due to an injury. Despite a strong start to the tournament, Pathirana’s absence from the opening match raised concerns. It is believed that he may have reverted to his old bowling action, which could have contributed to the injury.
Sources suggest that the bowler could miss the entire season, though this has not been officially confirmed. Pathirana, known for his death-over skills, was retained for ₹13 crore and has been a key player in previous seasons. His potential absence could significantly impact his team’s bowling attack. Both the CSK Fans and the general fans are awaiting official news regarding the extent of the injury and the length of his recovery. If he is ruled out for the rest of the season, CSK will have to look for options in their squad for the bowling department for IPL 2025.
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