IND vs SL: We are just a couple of days away from the start of the upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka. The series will start on July 27, and all three matches will be played at Pallekele International Stadium. Sri Lanka announced their squad on Monday, which saw Charith Asalanka taking over the captaincy job. But yesterday, they faced a setback when experienced pacer Dusmantha Chameera was ruled out.
The 32-year-old suffered an injury which ruled him out. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) announced Asitha Fernando as his replacement. But it looks like, the hosts are having another issue as another pacer has been ruled out of the coming IND vs SL series. This time it is Nuwan Thushara, who has suffered an injury and will be missing the coming IND vs SL series.
IND vs SL: Nuwan Thushara ruled out of the coming T20I series
The reports confirmed that Nuwan Thushara sustained an injury to his left hand while practicing ahead of the coming IND vs SL series. It has come as a big setback because he is Sri Lanka’s opening bowler and he would not be taking part in the coming series.
This is the second injury in the camp in two days. The SLC has not confirmed any replacement, but soon they will have to do it. According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Mahinda Halangoda, who is a team manager, informed on Wednesday that he suffered a broken finger to his left hand, and it is severe enough to rule him out.
Sri Lanka had a horrible T20 World Cup 2024 where they couldn’t qualify to the Super 8. After that performance, captain Wanindu Hasaranga and head coach Chris Silverwood resigned from their positions. The hosts are building a new team, and the players who have performed in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League 2024 are part of the series.
On the other hand, the situation is pretty much similar with India, as after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, India are trying to build up a team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played at home.
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