Rising star Pathirana, who joined Chennai Tremendous Kings in 2022, performed a key position in Dhoni-led facet profitable the IPL title in 2023.
Colombo Strikers‘ Pathirana, at present the joint-highest wicket-taker within the ongoing Lanka Premier League mentioned Dhoni taught him to methods to carry out effectively in T20 cricket.
“As a teenager, if somebody offers you confidence like that, it boosts your profession. A participant of that stage confirmed religion in me and I believed I can do something in that second. Not solely me, Dhoni gave confidence to all of us. There have been 4-5 prime gamers who had been injured and he confirmed his belief in children which was nice,” mentioned Pathirana in a media launch.
“I discovered rather a lot from Dhoni. The very first thing is humbleness and that is why he’s very profitable. He’s 42 and nonetheless the fittest cricketer which is admittedly inspiring. After I went there, I used to be a child and nobody knew me they usually skilled and taught me a number of issues. Now, I understand how to carry out in any T20 sport and methods to stability my 4 overs in a match. Dhoni advised me if I maintain my physique away from damage then I can obtain rather a lot for the staff and the nation,” Pathirana added.
Pathirana has up to now taken 12 wickets within the ongoing LPL.
Within the IPL, Pathirana has featured in 14 matches throughout two seasons and has 21 wickets to his title.
