The IPL 2024 is just a matter of days away. All the teams have already begun their preparations for the tournament. One team that is definitely in the spotlight is the Chennai Super Kings. The defending champions have already suffered a few blows before the start of the tournament. Their consistent opener, Devon Conway, has already been ruled out of the tournament. Now, their standout bowler from the last tournament, Matheesha Pathirana, suffered a hamstring injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh on March 6 in Sylhet.
This comes as a big blow for the Chennai Super Kings. While it is still not clear how many matches the lanky pacer will miss. However, the MS Dhoni-led side will definitely miss his services. The pacer was excellent in the death overs for the Chennai Super Kings with his slingy action and inch-perfect yorkers.
The Sri Lankan youngster was compared with Lasith Malinga for his similar action and his ability to bowl toe-crushing yorkers. He scalped 19 wickets for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023. However, CSK is trying to find a replacement for him.
IPL 2024: MS Dhoni Set To Unfurl A New Malinga For CSK
Seventeen-year-old Kugadas Mathulan, possessing a bowling action reminiscent of Malinga’s and Pathirana’s, has piqued the interest of fans. With rumours swirling that he’s caught the eye of none other than MS Dhoni, captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mathulan finds himself under the spotlight at the CSK nets in Chennai. The young prodigy’s unique action has drawn comparisons to two legendary Sri Lankan bowlers, making him a subject of intrigue among cricket circles. According to insights from a cricket journalist at The Island, Dhoni’s personal interest has thrust Mathulan into the limelight, with the CSK team actively assessing his potential.
Now, it remains to be seen what actually happens in IPL 2024. As the master that MS Dhoni is as a leader, he can definitely unfurl new faces and make them successful.
Today’s kutty story. This is Kugadas Mathulan from
St. John’s College, Jaffna. The 17-year-old is currently in Madras because M.S. Dhoni wanted to take a look at him. He has been currently assessed by CSK. Over the next few days, he’ll be bowling at Chepauk. pic.twitter.com/J9mJ43kLd6— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) March 14, 2024
