KKR's Matheesha Pathirana Still Missing: What's the Hold Up?
Frustration mounts as KKR struggles without their Sri Lankan ace. Where is he?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in a pickle, and it’s not just the 0-6 record without Matheesha Pathirana. Despite clearing fitness tests from Sri Lanka Cricket, the 23-year-old slinger is still warming the sidelines. The franchise forked out a whopping INR 18 crore for his services, yet here we are wondering if he’s lost in transit or just playing hide-and-seek with the team.
Simon Doull, former Kiwi quick turned commentator, didn’t hold back after KKR's latest loss to Gujarat Titans. He slammed the lack of transparency from the franchise. "You don’t have to spill all the beans, but a little info wouldn’t hurt. Instead, we’re left guessing if Pathirana is stuck in a traffic jam or waiting for a bus that’s never coming,” he quipped.
With KKR languishing at the bottom of the table, fans are left asking: when will Pathirana finally make his IPL 2026 debut? Doull’s call for honest communication from franchises, not just photos of players sipping lattes, is echoing louder than ever. KKR need to step up their game—and fast.
As the pressure mounts, all eyes will be on KKR to either bring Pathirana back into the fold or offer some clarity about his mysterious absence. Will they finally put the speculation to rest?
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