By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 20, 2026 10:28 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the good news for injury-hit Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Matheesha Pathirana was signed up for Rs 18 crore by Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders at IPL 2026 mini auction.
Matheesha Pathirana will turn out for Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test next week. Pathirana suffered a hamstring injury at T20 World Cup 2026.
Eshan Malinga was retained for Rs 1.2 crore by Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Eshan Malinga will also appear for Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test. He dislocated his shoulder before T20 World Cup 2026. SLC will give NOC to players for IPL 2026 after fitness test.
Wanindu Hasaranga from Sanjiv Goenka's LSG will also appear for fitness Test. He suffered a hamstring injury in T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara was retained for Rs 1.6 crore by Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Thushara is also waiting to get NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka was signed up for Rs 4 crore by Delhi Capitals. Nissanka can join DC after clearing Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test.