Matheesha Pathirana – the Mini Malinga

Word soon reached the ears of Trinity’s talent spotters and, ere long, he was part of the furniture at Trinity.

A full scholarship means that he doesn’t have to spend on his education at the prestigious institution.

Hostel facilities were not necessary as Mateesha comes from Gohagoda in Katugastota, literally, a stone’s throw from Kandy.

As luck would have it, two former Anthonian cricketers have had a big part in his development.