Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathiesha Pathirana has reportedly received his no objection certificate to participate in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), according to RevSportz. Pathirana will be heading to Chennai to join the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, which is a big relief for the struggling franchise in this marquee tournament.
Kolkata Knight Riders had their worst start in the tournament after three losses and one abandoned match. Knight Riders had to struggle a lot in the last bowling overs. The franchise needs Pathirana after losing matches against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Mathisha Pathirana returns from injury
Mathisha Pathirana suffered a serious injury to his left leg during the T20 World Cup 2026. The right-arm fast bowler had bowled only four balls against Australia before withdrawing from the tournament. He took two wickets at an excellent economy rate during his brief World Cup campaign.
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Kolkata Knight Riders missed Pathirana after fast bowlers Akash Deep and Harshit Rana suffered season-ending injuries. The talented fast bowler will need to make an immediate impact to revive Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggling campaign this season.
Pathirana previously represented Chennai Super Kings in four Indian Premier League seasons. This fast bowler took 47 wickets in 32 matches for Chennai Super Kings. He played a key role in the title-winning season of 2023, taking 19 crucial wickets in 12 innings.
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