Pathirana NOC Boosts KKR's Pace Arsenal Mid-Tournament

Pathirana's got his no-objection certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket. Passed that fitness test, no sweat. He'll link up with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026, landing April 17 and ready to roll from April 19 against Rajasthan Royals.

A calf injury from the T20 World Cup kept him out of the early games. KKR could sure use him now—bolstering the bowling attack. They just dropped a 3-wicket loss to LSG at Eden Gardens, where they managed 181/4.