Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has undergone surgery on his left hamstring with support from his board, Sri Lanka Cricket and his Indian Premier League side, Kolkata Knight Riders. The successful operation took place in France with the 23-year-old on his road to recovery before returning to competitive action.

Pathirana picked up the injury during the recently concluded IPL season in KKR's game against the Gujarat Titans on May 16. He bowled just eight balls in the match before having to leave the field in agony. The right-arm fast bowler, however, has gone under the knife and will aim to return to the cricket field sooner rather than later. 

"Matheesha Pathirana has successfully undergone a left biceps femoris open surgical hamstring repair and has now begun the road to recovery in France. This journey was made possible with the outstanding support of Sri Lanka Cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders and we are truly grateful for their commitment to his wellbeing. He will work hard, stay focused and be back doing what he loves soon. See you back on the field stronger than ever," Pathirana's manager said on an Instagram post. 

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