Matheesha Pathirana Set to Boost Kolkata Knight Riders | Sports-Games

KKR receive Matheesha Pathirana injury boost as pacer declared fit to play IPL 2026

KKR has received a timely boost ahead of the IPL 2026 season as Matheesha Pathirana has received clearance from the Sri Lankan cricket board to link up with the franchise. Pathirana suffered an injury during T20 World Cup 2026 and was a big doubt for the upcoming season.

Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR's first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week

KKR expect Matheesha Pathirana to be fit for their IPL 2026 opener, pending SLC clearance. The pacer has resumed bowling after injury, and his return could boost Kolkata's death bowling, with Muzarabani as backup if needed.

Matheesha Pathirana Set to Boost Kolkata Knight Riders | Sports-Games

Matheesha Pathirana has been confirmed fit by Sri Lanka Cricket to join Kolkata Knight Riders for the IPL. Pathirana, recovering from a calf strain, was granted an NOC, yet the team will assess his readiness. KKR has faced challenges with its pace lineup but remains optimistic.

KKR Face Huge Uncertainty Over Rs 18 Crore Star Ahead Of IPL 2026: 'Tickets Cancelled Every Day'

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were the biggest spenders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, but face uncertainty over star signing Matheesha Pathirana just days before the start of the new season.

KKR receive big boost as pacer Matheesha Pathirana declared fit to play in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders received a big boost ahead of the IPL 2026 as Matheesha Pathirana is declared fit and ready for the tournament by the Sri Lankan cricket (SLC). The confirmation from the board is a big relief for the Kolkata-based franchise, which was hit severely by injury problems. Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Bandula Dissanayake told PTI that the pacer has completed his rehabilitation and has been granted clearance to participa…

Pathirana fit and ready to join IPL: SLC secretary Dissanayake

Kolkata, Mar 19 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely boost on Thursday when Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that their star recruit Matheesha Pathirana is "fit and ready to join the IPL", easing concerns over the franchise's depleted pace resources ahead of the new season.Amid speculation over the slinger's availability, Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Bandula Dissanayake told PTI that the pacer has completed his rehabilitation and has been gra…