KKR's Matheesha Pathirana Out Until Mid-April Due to Calf Injury in IPL 2026

Matheesha Pathirana is sidelined with a calf strain and rehab, delaying his IPL 2026 debut until mid-April as confirmed by KKR coach Abhishek Nayar. This absence affects KKR's bowling strength early in the tournament, prompting them to look for replacements. Attention now turns to how KKR adjusts their roster and strategy for the initial matches without Pathirana.