After months of speculation, legendary India captain MS Dhoni has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing relief to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and their fans. The decision has also provided clarity on CSK's retention strategy, with Dhoni expected to remain as an uncapped player due to a recently revived rule by the IPL Governing Council. CSK is now focused on finalizing their retention list, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and upcoming captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expected to be retained for INR 18 and 14 crore respectively. Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana has also reportedly agreed to be the third retention at INR 11 crore.
In a highly-anticipated T20I match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, it was the home team that emerged victorious with a thrilling 6-wicket win. West Indies started strong with K. Powell scoring 89 runs, but Sri Lanka's M. Pathirana took 3 crucial wickets, limiting them to 164/4. Sri Lanka's R. Chase and S. Rutherford fought hard but couldn't secure a win, as Sri Lanka's experienced A. Mathews sealed the victory with a six in the 17th over.
Sri Lanka Cricket have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, with Charith Asalanka being named as the new ODI captain. The team boasts a solid top-order with Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Kusal Mendis. Star batter Sadeera Samarawickrama has also been included in the squad, making for a threatening lineup. With former T20I skipper Wanindu Hasaranga leading the spin attack and a strong pace duo of Dilshan Madhushanka and Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka will look to put up a fight against India in the series starting on August 2.
Matheesha Pathirana, a young pacer from Sri Lanka, credits his success and rise to fame to his time with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After being picked as a replacement player for an injured player in the IPL 2022 edition, Pathirana impressed the CSK management with his slingy action and eventually made his debut for the national team in both T20Is and ODIs. With 17 ODI and 14 T20I wickets to his name, Pathirana has shown incredible potential and is now a key player for Sri Lanka's cricket team.
With the IPL mega auction around the corner, Chennai Super Kings are looking to retain key players for the upcoming season. It's a no-brainer for the team to retain top performer Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has previously captained the side. Other names like MS Dhoni, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, big-hitter Shivam Dube, and pacer Matheesha Pathirana are also expected to be retained, considering their crucial roles in the franchise's success.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be playing against Punjab Kings without their star pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who has returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury. Pathirana, who has been a crucial player for CSK in IPL 2024, has picked 13 wickets in six matches. The team has stated that they will support Pathirana in his recovery, with the player expressing his gratitude to CSK captain MS Dhoni for his continuous support.
In the highly-anticipated clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the former looks to solidify their place in the top-four of the IPL 2024 points table, while the latter fights to keep their playoff hopes alive. With Chepauk's slow surface favoring batters this season, spinners and clever pace variations will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. As the players gear up for the match amid humid conditions, CSK and PBKS fans can watch the live action on JioCinema app and website or Star Sports Network.
In the highly anticipated match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, all eyes will be on players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Jonny Bairstow, and Shashank Singh. With the match being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, it is predicted that the pitch will allow for good stroke play but provide little assistance for bowlers. CSK will be looking to maintain their third place rank on the points table while PBKS will be aiming to climb the rankings from eighth place. The last time these two teams faced off, Devon Conway and Liam Livingstone were the top fantasy point earners for CSK and PBKS respectively.
With just a few matches left in the IPL season, the race for the most wickets and the coveted Purple Cap is heating up. While Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah has regained the top spot, Sunrisers Hyderabad's T Natarajan has entered the top 5 after his recent performance against Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, the Orange Cap, awarded to the player with the most runs in the season, is currently held by Mohammed Shami. Keep track of the latest standings as the IPL season draws to a close.
In the CSK vs SRH clash in Chennai, Sadeera Samarawickrama hits two singles and then a double to push the asking rate up. With Markram and Klaasen at the crease, SRH is looking to take the match deep but a perfect yorker by Pathirana uproots Markram's middle stump and sends him back to the pavilion. This is the fifth wicket to fall for SRH.