IPL 2026: KKR dealt Pathirana blow, availability timeline revealed

2026-03-20 - 16:19

Kolkata Knight Riders will be without Matheesha Pathirana for the initial phase of IPL 2026 due to a calf strain and ongoing rehabilitation. Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed the pacer is expected to be match-fit by mid-April, acknowledging the significant blow to the team. The franchise is actively evaluating replacement options to fill the void.