KKR awaits Matheesha Pathirana's fitness verdict ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders await Matheesha Pathirana's fitness for IPL 2026 after his T20 World Cup calf injury. Rumours stated Sri Lanka Cricket might deny his NOC, but the reports suggested that he hasn't applied yet. Pathirana has reportedly started bowling and is expected to reach 100% fitness soon, giving KKR hope for a strong pace attack despite Harshit Rana's absence.