Pathirana set to join KKR squad after obtaining NOC from SLC

Matheesha Pathirana is set to join the Kolkata Knight Riders squad now that Sri Lanka Cricket has granted him his No-Objection Certificate. Pathirana will be available for selection as soon as they play Chennai Super Kings on April 14 in their next match. After missing the beginning of the competition due to a calf injury, the 23-year-old quick is scheduled to play against his former team. He suffered the injury before the IPL at the T20 World Cup, and he hasn't played since. KKR, also reeling from the loss of Harshit Rana and Akash Deep, did not seek a replacement for Pathirana, and were in constant communication with Sri Lanka Cricket to track his progress. Pathirana, known for his slingy pace and yorkers, has now received an all-clear from the board, and his inclusion will be a boost for KKR, who are at the bottom of the table, losing three games, with one washed out fixture. In Pathirana's absence, Blessing Muzarabani has been the only overseas quick who has featured for them. He was brought in to fill in for Mustafizur Rahman, who was also unable to be there. In the last game, Cam Green also chipped in with the ball, having played as a pure batter in the first three games.