Kolkata Knight Riders have begun their IPL 2026 campaign with a key concern hanging over their bowling plans — the availability of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana. Assistant coach Shane Watson admitted that the franchise is currently playing a “waiting game” as the young quick continues his rehabilitation. Pathirana, who was snapped up for […]

Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt another blow ahead of IPL 2026, with pacer Akash Deep officially ruled out of the entire season. A senior team official confirmed the development, bringing further concerns to a squad already battling multiple injury setbacks. The 29-year-old Bengal fast bowler, who was picked up at his base price of ₹1 […]

The build-up to IPL 2026 has been defined by bold transfers and strategic squad rebuilds, with franchises focusing on instant impact players. Teams are no longer just planning for the future—they want results straight away. From marquee international stars to high-risk uncapped signings, the approach this season clearly reflects a balance between experience and raw […]

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has provided a crucial update on the availability of Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026, confirming that the star pacer is likely to join the squad only by mid-April due to injury concerns. Pathirana, who was snapped up for a hefty ₹18 crore, was expected to play a key […]

Co-hosts, Sri Lanka suffered a huge blow as their star pacer Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Matheesha suffered a left calf strain during the SL vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2026 match. His absence is a major blow to the Sri Lankan cricket team’s bowling line-up as […]

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana entered the IPL 2026 mini auction with a modest base price of ₹2 crore but exited as one of the night’s biggest winners. The 22-year-old’s reputation as a proven death-overs specialist sparked an intense bidding war, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) […]

Matheesha Pathirana’s journey with Chennai Super Kings has officially come to an emotional end, marking the close of a chapter that played a defining role in shaping the Sri Lankan pacer’s IPL career. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, CSK made the tough call to release Pathirana and, in a surprising move, stayed out of […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction is taking place on December 16 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The one-day auction – which takes place once every year – will see some renowned players go under the hammer as well, including Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, and Liam Livingstone, who are in the auction. They […]

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa believes the franchise should go all-in for Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, insisting the move could finally address KKR’s long-standing death-overs bowling concerns. With the Knight Riders heading into the auction with the most oversized purse among all teams, Uthappa feels […]

Former India player turned analyst Saba Karim has shown surprise about the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) releasing Matheesha Pathirana before the IPL 2026 auction as well. He also added that the five-time champions had groomed and mentored the Sri Lankan pace bowler as well. However, Pathirana was among 11 players, including the retired Ravichandran Ashwin, […]