Big Blow for CSK Matheesha Pathirana's Injury Concern Ahead of IPL 2024

Big Blow for CSK, Matheesha Pathirana's Injury Concern Ahead of IPL 2024

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Major Blow for CSK

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Injury Details

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Significant Loss for CSK

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Kohli's Love for IPL

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Beauty of the IPL

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IPL vs. ICC Tournaments

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