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CSK to release Matheesha Pathirana

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November 17, 2025

In a late move, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have decided to release Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana from their squad ahead of IPL 2026. Accordingto ESPNcricinfo CSK have been deliberating their future with Pathirana, who they had bought ahead of IPL 2023 and retained before the 2025 mega auction for INR 13 crore.

CSK to release Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana, who last played at the Asia Cup this September, has been hampered by injuries in recent times. Pathirana started well for CSK but has tapered off. (BCCI)

(BCCI)

This emerged on Saturday with the IPL retention window closing at 3pm.

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