Pathirana Undergoes Hamstring Surgery in France

Overview

• Pathirana’s manager, Amila Kalugalage, confirmed on June 16 that the fast bowler had a left biceps femoris open hamstring repair in France and has begun supervised recovery.
• The injury occurred in KKR’s match against Gujarat Titans on May 16 when Pathirana bowled only eight deliveries before pulling up in pain and leaving the field.
• Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders backed the treatment, and Kalugalage shared a hospital photo while thanking both organizations for their support.
• KKR has signed uncapped Luvnith Sisodia as Pathirana’s official injury replacement for the remainder of IPL 2026 and Pathirana missed Sri Lanka’s recent West Indies tour.
• Pathirana was an INR 18 crore signing who arrived late to this IPL after a T20 World Cup calf strain, and the open repair signals a prolonged rehab with no medical timeline yet for his return to top‑level cricket.