Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana has undergone surgery in France to repair the serious left hamstring injury he suffered during the IPL that has forced him out of competitive cricket. Doctors carried out the procedure successfully and Pathirana has now started the rehabilitation phase of his recovery.
Pathirana was also ruled out of the recent West Indies tour of Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury. Sri Lanka played a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and three T20 matches. The absence of one of Sri Lanka’s premier fast bowlers was a major blow for the touring team, who recently lost the T20I series by a margin of 1-2.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana undergoes successful operation in France
Mathiesha Pathirana’s manager Amila Kalugaalage confirmed that the surgery has been completed successfully and said the Sri Lankan fast bowler has now started his recovery process in France. He also thanked Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders for their support during the fast bowler’s treatment and rehabilitation.
“Mathisha has successfully undergone a left biceps femoris open surgical hamstring repair and has now begun the road to recovery in France. We are grateful to Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders for their excellent support and commitment to his well-being during this process.”
Kalugaalage shared an update on June 16 with a photo of Pathirana recovering in a hospital bed. The young fast bowler was a late arrival for IPL 2026 after recovering from a calf strain during the T20 World Cup.
Mathisha Pathirana receives strong support during recovery process
Amila Kalugagale has backed Mathisha Pathirana to recover strongly from the setback. He expressed confidence in the bowler’s commitment and said that the rehabilitation period will help him regain full fitness and resume his career at the highest level.
“He will work hard, stay focused and will soon be doing what he loves. We look forward to seeing him on the field stronger than ever.”
Kolkata Knight Riders had signed the Sri Lankan fast bowler for Rs 18 crore ahead of IPL 2026. After completing a fitness assessment with the franchise and receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka Cricket, the fast bowler was cleared to feature in the tournament only during the latter stages of the season.
Pathirana played just one match for KKR against Gujarat Titans on May 16, 2026. He suffered a left biceps femoris hamstring injury After bowling only eight balls. KKR later named uncapped Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman Lavnith Sisodia as his replacement for the remainder of the tournament.
Sri Lanka Cricket and KKR support Mathiesha Pathirana during his recovery process
Pathirana will remain in France for a structured rehabilitation program under expert supervision. Neither SLC nor its management team has announced any timeline for his return. Medical experts will continue to monitor his progress before deciding when he can start bowling and return to competitive cricket.
Amila Kalugagale praised the support provided by Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders during the treatment process. He said the support from both organizations has allowed Pathirana to focus fully on his recovery without additional pressure during a challenging period in his career.
“This trip was made possible by the excellent support of Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders and we are truly grateful for their commitment to our well-being,” Kalugalage said.
