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Matheesha Pathirana is a professional cricket player. He represents Sri Lanka on an international level. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) he plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Matheesha Pathirana is a right-arm fast bowler, he got the nickname “Baby Malinga”, due to his bowling prowess.
Besides that, he became the youngest foreign player to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he played for the Chennai Super Kings in 2023. He also became the second-highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the U-19 World Cup. Moreover, Matheesha Pathirana is the only Sri Lankan player to take two wickets on his T20I debut. So, let’s take a look at all the details about Matheesha Pathirana.
Matheesha Pathirana Height
Matheesha Pathirana height in feet is 5 feet 11 inches. Matheesha Pathirana weight is not revealed to the public yet. However, he maintains an athletic physique, strong and fast bowling, and sharp reflexes.
Matheesha Pathirana Religion
Matheesha Pathirana is a proud Buddhist. He comes from the Sinhalese ethnic community in Sri Lanka. His full name, Heenatigala Pathiranage Matheesha Anushal Vihanga Pathirana, displays his Buddhist heritage.
Matheesha Pathirana Education
Matheesha Pathirana began his education journey at President’s Model School in Dodanwela. Then he enrolled on Rnanabima Royal College to complete his high school studies. Following the completion of his high school, he joined Trinity College in Kandy with a full scholarship and began his cricketing journey.
Matheesha Pathirana Net Worth
Matheesha Pathirana’s estimated net worth in rupees is between ₹42–50 crore. The main contributors to his massive wealth are IPL salary, global T20 leagues, and brand endorsements.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Matheesha Pathirana's salary is ₹18 crore per season while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He also receives an undisclosed annual salary from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for representing his nation in international matches.
Besides that, he maintains a close partnership with CEAT, Gulf Oil, TVS Eurofrip, and Etihad Airways. Moreover, he is the brand ambassador for Commercial Bank of Ceylon.
Matheesha Pathirana Instagram
Matheesha Pathirana has close to 2 million followers on Instagram. You can find Matheesha Pathirana photo on his official Instagram page @matheesha.pathirana_99. It is reported that he charges approximately ₹5–10 lakh rupees per sponsored post.
Matheesha Pathirana House
Matheesha Pathirana’s primary residence is his family-owned house back in his hometown of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The location and the market value of his home are not revealed to the public due to privacy and security reasons.
Matheesha Pathirana Family
Matheesha Pathirana was born on 18 December 2002. He is currently just 23 years old. He was born in a family which is well-established in the music and arts industry.
Matheesha Pathirana father name is Anura Pathirana. He primarily owns a business, but is a well-known classical musician and guitarist. His father has supported him from his childhood and encouraged him to pursue a career in cricket.
Matheesha Pathirana mother name is Shalika Pathirana. She is a professional musician. Shalika was also the main guitarist for the famous Sri Lankan music band “Salalihiniyo”. Interestingly, she once destroyed Matheesha’s cricket equipment to make him focus on his education.
Matheesha Pathirana sister name are Vishuka and Tharindi. Both his sisters are older than he and followed the footsteps of their parents into the world of music. Vishuka is a pianist, while Tharindi is a guitarist.
Fans also want to know about ‘Matheesha Pathirana brother’, but according to reports, Matheesha Pathirana does not have a biological brother.
Matheesha Pathirana Wife
Fans want to know about ‘Matheesha Pathirana wife’ and ‘Matheesha Pathirana wife name’, but Matheesha Pathirana is not married. Besides that, he has not yet officially confirmed that he is in a relationship. At the age of 23, Matheesha Pathirana is fully focused on his cricket career.
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