“No money can buy loyalty”- CSK Matheesha Pathirana posts a cryptic story as his trade rumors spread ahead of IPL 2024

The imminent 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the upcoming auction, curious to witness which players will join the ranks of different franchises.

Among the teams under the spotlight is the formidable Chennai Super Kings, a five-time IPL champion. Speculations have surfaced regarding the departure of young pacer Matheesha Pathirana from the Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024. However, the Sri Lankan cricketer has responded to these reports with a cryptic message on his Instagram account, stating, “No money can buy loyalty.”

Here is the story of Matheesha Pathirana.

The IPL 2024 auction is scheduled to take place in Dubai on December 19, adding to the anticipation surrounding the 17th edition of this premier tournament. Pathirana showcased his prowess for Chennai in IPL 2023, claiming an impressive 19 wickets in 12 matches with an economy rate of 8.00—a pivotal contribution to Super Kings’ title triumph. Additionally, he featured in the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023, although his performance fell short of expectations as Sri Lanka exited the tournament in the group stages.