Chennai Super Kings have opted to release Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo. The franchise had been weighing his future despite buying him before IPL 2023 and retaining him for INR 13 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction. The decision surfaced on Saturday, just before the IPL retention window closed at 3pm. Pathirana broke out in IPL 2023 with his slingy action and 140-plus pace, taking 19 wickets in CSK’s title-winning season. But injuries have repeatedly disrupted his progress, something MS Dhoni had cautioned about early on. A hamstring issue limited his…
IPL 2026: CSK to release Matheesha Pathirana – reports
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