CSK vs DC, IPL 2023: At the close of the first innings, Chennai Super Kings bowler Matheesha Pathirana spooked the Mumbai Indians batters and held the visitors to 139 in IPL 2023. After the match, CSK skipper MS Dhoni, showered Pathirana with admiration and stated he should play just in ICC events rather than Test matches since the youngster has the potential to be a tremendous addition to Sri Lankan cricket.
Pathirana bowled at the death on Saturday, mixing his lengths as much as he did his pace, and he finished with 3-15 in four overs.
What did MS Dhoni said about Matheesha Pathirana?
When combined with consistency – Pathirana’s motion makes it difficult for the batter to pick him up quickly. The Sri Lankan pacer has the potential to be a long-lasting asset for the island nation if cared properly.
“People who don’t have very clean (conventional) action, batsmen have a difficult time picking it and when trying to go after the bowler,” said Dhoni after the CSK vs MI game.
“But his consistency, varitation, pace makes him special. What’s important is to keep an eye on how much cricket he is playing.”
On managing Pathirana’s workload, MSD said, “I feel he should not play red-ball cricket, not even get close to it, even play only ICC tournaments with ODIs and keep the rest as less as possible, because he’s not someone who’ll change a lot.”
“This is what he’ll do. So you can always use him at crucial times. But make sure he’s fit and available for all the ICC tournaments and he’ll be a great asset for Sri Lanka. Not to forget, he’s a really young boy. Last time he came, he was very lean but has put on muscle and is stronger. I feel he’ll serve for a long time in Sri Lankan cricket but he’ll have to keep an eye on how much he bowls,” the CSK captain concluded.
CSK vs DC, IPL 2023
Match: CSK vs DC, 55th Match, Indian Premier League 2023
Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time:7:30 PM
Venue:MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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