CSK Star Matheesha Pathirana to Return to Sri Lanka Due to Hamstring Injury, Out of IPL 2024

Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-05-07T00:41:03+06:00
Updated - 2024-05-07T00:41:03+06:00
On May 5, 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered a blow to their fans by announcing on their official website that star pacer Matheesha Pathirana would be returning to Sri Lanka to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury. Due to this injury, Pathirana was unable to play during the final week of the 2024 Indian Premier League.
"Matheesha Pathirana is nursing a hamstring injury and will be returning to Sri Lanka for further recovery. Chennai Super Kings wishes Pathirana a quick recovery,” earlier statement via CSK website
The news was confirmed by Matheesha Pathirana himself, as he took to his official Instagram and Twitter handles to announce that he would not be taking any further part in IPL 2024. This unfortunate development comes as a significant setback for CSK. Along with that they will also miss the services of Deepak Chahar for the remainder of the season.
Saying Goodbye: Matheesha Pathirana's Emotional Post Reflects Gratitude to CSK and MS Dhoni
Sri Lankan Speed Star Matheesha Pathirana took to social media to share a series of photos with his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammates, including the legendary MS Dhoni. Accompanied by an emotional caption.
"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," Pathirana wrote
Here is the post