Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has termed the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a father figure in his cricketing career, saying the former Chennai Super Kings skipper's small advises has given

"After my father, in my cricket life, Dhoni) plays my father's role. He takes care of me, and he gives me advice on what I have to do, similar to my father's thing when I'm at my home. I think that's enough," said Pathirana during a recent interaction.

Pathirana was crucial to CSK's success in the previous edition of the IPL, where he picked 19 wickets in 12 matches and helped the side win a record-equalling fifth title. This year, too, Pathirana has been brilliant for the side so far; in six matches, the Sri Lankan has taken 13 wickets and is in the top ten in the Purple Cap list.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana said that the legendary MS Dhoni plays a "father's role" in his cricket life and urged the cricketing icon to play for one more season in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

"He always takes care of me, and gives me some advice on what I have to do - similar to my father when I'm in my home"

Gautam Gambhir shared his views about CSK's strategy of using MS Dhoni as a finisher in the IPL 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is convinced that Chennai Super Kings have given MS Dhoni the freedom to make an instant impact by giving him the finisher's role in the Indian Premier League.