Sri Lanka’s Madushanka to miss Asia Cup due to injury: Reports

Sri Lanka has been ravaged by injuries to its frontline bowlers ahead of its opener against Bangladesh in Pallekele on Thursday.

Published : Aug 29, 2023 11:00 IST , COLOMBO - 1 MIN READ

Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka bowls during the second Test against Pakistan.  | Photo Credit: AFP

Sri Lanka left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka might miss the Asia Cup due to injury in yet another blow to the co-hosts’ title defence, according to media reports.

Sri Lanka has been ravaged by injuries to its frontline bowlers ahead of its opener against Bangladesh in Pallekele on Thursday.

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Seamer Dushmantha Chameera will also miss the tournament with a shoulder injury, while spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will sit out the group stage with a thigh strain, according to earlier reports.

Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara is also doubtful with a recurring side strain.

According to reports, SLC’s chairman of the medical committee said Madushanka could face a long spell on the sidelines having torn an oblique muscle during a practice match.

Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana are likely to be called in to shore up Sri Lanka’s bowling unit.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are co-hosting the August 30 to September 17 tournament, which also includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.