Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback before IPL 2026 as Matheesha Pathirana is denied clearance by Sri Lanka Cricket, forcing him to miss the season despite being a key death bowling addition. This follows the removal of Mustafizur Rahman as KKR struggles to find replacements, with Pathirana’s absence leaving the team short on options. Pathirana’s fitness concerns after a prolonged injury break contribute to the decision, highlighting KKR’s challenge in finalizing their squad and addressing pace attack issues for the upcoming season.
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KKR Hit by Big Blow as Matheesha Pathirana Ruled Out of IPL 2026
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