Matheesha Pathirana Biography, Father Name

Matheesha Pathirana "Baby Malinga" because of the uncanny similarity to another Lasith Malinga in bowling action is a potential Sri Lankan cricketer. The rise of Pathirana through the ranks of cricket has been a treat to see, as he is featured in the news for both the unrefined, raw pace he possesses and the accuracy of his yorkers.
Early Life and Background
Matheesha Pathirana (born, December 18, 2002, in Kandy, Sri Lanka) is the author of the accompanying table. Right from childhood he was always fascinated with cricket and inclined to fast bowling. A simple(prior) background, Pathirana's father Mr. Sam Pathirana played a pivotal role in Pathirana's life. He gave steady encouragement and support to let Matheesha go professional in cricket, despite difficulties.
Pathirana finished primary school at Trinity College (Kandy), a school from which most of Sri Lanka's best cricket players came. It was here that his unique slinging bowling action was honed and refined under the guidance of skilled coaches.
Career Highlights
Pathirana garnered the headlines during the ICC Under-19 World Cup, 2020. Despite being seen only occasionally, he made a lasting impression having sustained speeds over 140 km/h. One delivery during the tournament was erroneously reported to have flown 175 km/h, attracting the world's attention.
His work produced a picture in franchise cricket and so, he was enlisted in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pathirana is being mentored by MS Dhoni and is working towards becoming a dependable death-over specialist. His skill of throwing the same yorkers, as well as variations, has made him one of the important assets of CSK enabling the team to achieve success.
Bowling Style
Pathirana's unconventional line of bowling action, incorporating a slinging motion, is an unusual form of bowling run that is adapted by the conventional back of the bowl pacer. Combined with being hard to read for batters, this is also what allows him to pitch late swing and good sharp movement off the release point.
Personal Life
Although his popularity is increasing day by day, even Matheesha Pathirana has been characterized by his modesty and attributed his achievement to the love and dedication of his family. His father Sam Pathirana, is one of the most significant persons in his way and is seen most often to be encouraging and pushing Matheesha even when it is difficult. The bond between father and son is an example of the family's contribution to dreams achievement.
Future Prospects
Aged only 22, Pathirana is in a position to embark on a career spanning many years in cricket. Because of his inherent capacity and adaptability, he is thought to have a big impact on the cricketing future of Sri Lanka. His performances in amateur competitions and international cricket indicate that this is a player who must turn out to be one of the great bowlers of his generation.
Conclusion
Matheesha Pathirana's journey, down from the rungs of the slums of Kandy to the grand arenas of international cricket, is a tale of hope and devotion. With his father's support and supervision of the fellows, Pathirana is at the gate of a big cricket mission due to the role model of his idol Lasith Malinga.