A left-handed medium pacer, Thilan Thushara has come through the ranks in Sri Lankan cricket. From making his first-class debut at 1998-99, to spending time at the Sri Lankan cricket board's fast bowling academy, Thushara has steadily improved. One who can be more than a handful on seaming tracks, Thushara is a capable lower-order batsman as well and was signed up by the Chennai Super Kings for $140,000 ahead of second Season of the IPL. He didn't quite get too many opportunities in the second season in South Africa, but will be hoping he will get many more outings in the coming season.