IPL 2026: KKR dealt Pathirana blow, availability timeline revealed

 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. 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.