Sri Lankan quick Matheesha Pathirana has finally joined Kolkata Knight Riders, giving the struggling franchise a much-needed boost in IPL 2026. KKR shared pictures and videos of his arrival on social media, and the timing could hardly be better for a team that is rooted to the bottom of the points table and desperate for […]

Former New Zealand pace bowler Simon Doull slammed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for lacking transparency about Sri Lankan seamer Matheesha Pathirana’s availability amidst their poor IPL 2026 season. However, Pathirana was recently cleared of his injury and obtained his No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Sri Lankan Board as well. Yet, he missed KKR’s […]

Former India spinner R Ashwin urged the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team management to add Tim Seifert to the playing XI for the upcoming IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as well. The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 14 as well. However, KKR signed […]

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 […]