Matheesha Pathirana, who joined the KKR for a huge Rs 18 crore price, has still not joined the squad. The Sri Lankan fast bowler is recovering from a calf injury, and his participation remains doubtful because he has not yet received the final clearance needed to travel and play.
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Pathirana suffered the injury during Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Australia. The young pace sensation had bowled four overs before walking off with discomfort. Since then, he has been recovering from a side strain, and presently, the franchise is not sure when he will regain match fitness.
Harshit Rana’s recovery time makes the problem worse
The bigger concern is that there is no fixed timeline for Rana’s return, which means the Kolkata side cannot build their plans around him at the moment. Now, KKR is searching for backup fast bowlers who can step in quickly and handle the pressure of the IPL matches.
The team management has started looking closely at a few experienced names and some familiar faces from the IPL circuit. Among those under consideration are former Chennai Super Kings pacers Simarjeet Singh and KM Asif, along with seasoned domestic pacer Sandeep Warrier.
Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif, and Sandeep Warrier on KKR's radar
KM Asif seems to be the perfect option for KKR, given his ability to bowl fast (140kph) and attack hard,(140 kph) and he also has the IPL experience, having played for the Rajasthan Royals and CSK. There is also Sandeep Warrier. The 34-year-old made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019 and went on to play for a couple of other teams, but he didn’t get regular chances.
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