India, March 29 -- Matheesha Pathirana is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by April 6, according to reports. The Sri Lankan pacer has been signed by KKR for IPL 2026 for a massive sum of Rs.18 crore. He is currently recovering from a calf injury sustained during the T20 World Cup.

He has been rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Sri Lanka and will also undergo fitness tests. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given permission for all franchise-bound players to undergo specific fitness assessments.

Only after they complete the assessments, they will be issued a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to players to participate in leagues. Earlier, RCB star Nuwan Thusara didn't pass his fitness assessment. Meanwhile, Pathum Nissa...