After the end of T20 World Cup, now it is the turn of IPL 2026 season to start. The new season will start from March 28 and then the biggest spectacle of T20 will continue for 2 months. While the teams have started preparing for it, the problems of some teams are not ending and Kolkata Knight Riders are at the top in this. (Photo: PTI)
Former champion Kolkata Knight Riders is already in trouble due to the forced release of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Now he is also facing problems due to the fitness of star Sri Lankan fast bowler Matisha Patirana. (Photo: PTI)
Right-arm pacer Patirana was injured during the match against Australia in the T20 World Cup, due to which he was ruled out of the tournament. Since then he has still not been fully fit. (Photo: PTI)
He suffered an injury to his left leg on February 18, which was caused by a muscle strain. Due to this, he was advised to take rest for at least 4 weeks. In such a situation, there is doubt about his return because it is sure to take time to become match fit after recovering from injury. (Photo: PTI)
Young fast bowler Pathirana, who started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, was released by the franchise before the last auction. After this, KKR bought him by paying a huge amount of Rs 18 crore. (Photo: PTI)