India, April 12 -- Having suffered three losses to start their IPL 2026 campaign, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be in for a big boost as Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly received the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Pathirana, the right-arm speedster, was bought for a sum of Rs.18 crore by the three-time champions, who could use especially after a shattering defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Will Matheesha Pathirana be available to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Chennai Super Kings?

Pathirana had sustained a calf/hamstring injury during T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Australia in Pallekele, rendering him unavailable for the start of the 19th edition of IPL. With pacer Nuwan Thu...