The hamstring injury also ruled Pathirana out of Sri Lanka's recent tour of the West Indies. Sri Lanka played a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. The absence of one of Sri Lanka's leading fast bowlers was a major setback for the touring side, who lost the recent T20I series by a margin of 1-2.
"Matheesha has successfully undergone a left biceps femoris open surgical hamstring repair and has now begun the road to recovery in France. We are grateful to Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders for their outstanding support and commitment to his wellbeing throughout this process."
Matheesha Pathirana Receives Strong Backing During Recovery Process
Amila Kalugalage backed Matheesha Pathirana to recover strongly from the setback. He expressed confidence in the bowler's commitment and said the rehabilitation period would help him return to full fitness and resume his career at the highest level.
Kolkata Knight Riders signed the Sri Lanka pacer for INR 18 crore ahead of IPL 2026. After completing fitness assessments with the franchise and receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka Cricket, the fast bowler was cleared to join the tournament only during the later stages of the season.
Sri Lanka Cricket and KKR Backed Matheesha Pathirana Throughout Recovery Process
Pathirana will remain in France for a structured rehabilitation program under specialist supervision. Neither SLC nor his management team has announced a timeline for his return. Medical experts will continue to monitor his progress before deciding when he can resume bowling and return to competitive cricket.
"This journey was made possible with the outstanding support of Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders and we are truly grateful for their commitment to his wellbeing," Kalugalage said.
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