Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of IPL 2026: KKR's ₹18 crore signing ends season after just 8 balls, replacement named
Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury after bowling only 8 balls. The Sri Lankan pacer, who was signed for ₹18 crore, faced injury issues throughout the season. Luvnith Sisodia has been named as his replacement for the remainder of the tournament.
- ▪Matheesha Pathirana suffered a hamstring injury and is ruled out of IPL 2026.
- ▪He bowled only 8 balls for KKR before his injury relapsed.
- ▪Luvnith Sisodia has been signed as Pathirana's replacement for ₹30 lakh.
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