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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the beginning of IPL 2024 without the services of Matheesha Pathirana, sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during the 2nd T20I against Bangladesh. The defending champions await clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the right-arm seamer to join the squad, as reported by media outlets.
Pathirana's absence poses a challenge for CSK, particularly with the already sidelined Devon Conway. However, it opens up an opportunity for Mustafizur Rahman, known for his cunning bowling in the death overs. Pathirana, meanwhile, expressed gratitude towards MS Dhoni for mentoring him and instilling confidence during his interactions with The Hindustan Times in August 2023.