Matheesha Pathirana Undergoes Hamstring Surgery in France After IPL Injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has undergone surgery on his injured left hamstring in France, according to a statement shared by his manager on Instagram on Tuesday (June 16).

The post expressed gratitude to Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for their support during his treatment and recovery process.

Pathirana had arrived late to IPL 2026 after recovering from a prior calf strain sustained during the preceding T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. After receiving the necessary No Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket and passing fitness assessments conducted by KKR—who reportedly signed him for INR 18 crore—he returned to action late in the tournament.

However, he featured in only one match for KKR, against Gujarat Titans on May 16, before suffering a hamstring injury after bowling just eight legal deliveries, which ruled him out for the remainder of the competition. He was later replaced in the squad by uncapped Karnataka wicketkeeper Luvnith Sisodia ahead of KKR’s final league fixture against Delhi Capitals.

The pacer has now undergone an open surgical repair of his left biceps femoris hamstring in France. Due to the procedure and recovery requirements, he has been ruled out of selection for Sri Lanka’s upcoming multi-format tour of the West Indies.