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NEW DELHI: In yet another blow to Sri Lanka ahead of Asia Cup, fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka joined the list of their injured bowlers and has been ruled out of the continental tournament.
The list of other Sri Lankan injured players includes Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Madushanka sustained a torn oblique muscle during a practice match last Friday, casting doubts on his ability to recover in time for the upcoming World Cup.
Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket‘s medical committee, expressed concerns over Madushanka’s fitness status as he strives to regain his form.
Chameera, who is down with a pectoral injury, is also ruled out of the Asia Cup and appears to be a doubtful starter for the start of the World Cup as well, an espncricinfo report said.
Leg-spinner Hasaranga is recovering from a grade two strain in the thigh, and may not play a part in the Asia Cup, it added.
The pace trio of Kumara, Chameera and Madushanka were instrumental in their World Cup Qualifier success in June and July.
In their absence, Sri Lanka may have to rely on the likes of Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana, while they have the option of Dunith Wellalage and Dushan Hemantha to replace Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka begin their Asia Cup campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday.
(With inputs from PTI)
The list of other Sri Lankan injured players includes Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Madushanka sustained a torn oblique muscle during a practice match last Friday, casting doubts on his ability to recover in time for the upcoming World Cup.
Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket‘s medical committee, expressed concerns over Madushanka’s fitness status as he strives to regain his form.
Chameera, who is down with a pectoral injury, is also ruled out of the Asia Cup and appears to be a doubtful starter for the start of the World Cup as well, an espncricinfo report said.
Leg-spinner Hasaranga is recovering from a grade two strain in the thigh, and may not play a part in the Asia Cup, it added.
The pace trio of Kumara, Chameera and Madushanka were instrumental in their World Cup Qualifier success in June and July.
In their absence, Sri Lanka may have to rely on the likes of Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana, while they have the option of Dunith Wellalage and Dushan Hemantha to replace Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka begin their Asia Cup campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday.
(With inputs from PTI)
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