Kugadas Mathulan, a 17-year-old pacer from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, has gone viral for his lethal yorker delivery and earned himself a chance to impress the legendary MS Dhoni.
Mathulan’s impressive delivery, captured during a match between St. John’s College and Jaffna Central College, caught the attention of the Chennai Super Kings’ captain. As a result, Mathulan has reportedly been invited to bowl in the CSK nets during the upcoming IPL 2024 season. This will allow Dhoni to get a closer look at the young bowler’s skills.
Mathulan’s bowling action has drawn comparisons to Lasith Malinga, the current bowling coach for Mumbai Indians. Both bowlers share an unusual round-arm action that can be difficult for batsmen to handle.
While Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is also part of the CSK squad, a hamstring injury casts doubt on his availability for the initial stages of the IPL season.
The five-time IPL champions, CSK, will kick off their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22nd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This exciting match will mark the opening of the IPL 2024 season.
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