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IPL 2026: KKR sign keeper-batter Sisodia as replacement for injured Matheesha Pathirana

May 24, 2026 17:00 IST
Source:PTI  -  Edited By: Aadharsh A V
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Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Luvnith Sisodia to replace the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of the IPL season, bolstering their squad with a wicketkeeper-batter.

IMAGE: Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of IPL 2026 after bowling just 8 balls. Photograph: BCCI

Key Points

Kolkata Knight Riders have picked Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana, who has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026.

Pathirana's Injury Sidelines Him

Sri Lankan Pathirana, a right-arm pacer, is ruled out of the season due to a hamstring injury. Signed for Rs 18 crore (180 million) at the mini-auction, Pathirana lasted just eight deliveries before walking off injured against the Gujarat Titans.

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Sisodia's Return to the IPL

Sisodia, a wicketkeeper-batter, was previously a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and KKR in the IPL.

Sisodia, who represents Karnataka in domestic cricket, has played 15 T20s, tallying 124 runs. He will join KKR for Rs 30 lakh (Rs 3 million).

Source: PTI  -  Edited By: Aadharsh A V
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