Opening batter Kusal Janith Perera is a uncertain starter whereas captain Dasun Shanaka is anticipated to be accessible for Sri Lanka’s World Cup opener versus South Africa, to be performed in Delhi on Saturday.
Both Perera and Shanaka, who harm themselves throughout Sri Lanka’s warm-up tie in opposition to Bangladesh right here on Friday, have been unavailable for Tuesday’s warm-up match in opposition to Afghanistan.
The duo’s unavailablity prompted Sri Lanka to launch a health replace by the International Cricket Council. The assertion defined that Shaanka strained his left elbow final Friday whereas Perera skilled ache in his proper shoulder throughout the identical match.
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“He is under medical treatment and is in the process of recovery,” was the an identical replace vis-a-vis the duo’s present standing.
Sportstar understands that Shanaka will certainly be accessible – he was “not stretched unnecessarily” on Tuesday, in response to a supply. However, Perera is unsure to recuperate in time for the opening fixture.
Having undergone a surgical procedure on the identical shoulder final 12 months, neither the participant nor the workforce’s medical workers needs to danger his comeback. It could end in Dimuth Karunaratne being continued with as Pathum Nissanka’s opening associate on Saturday.
The solely vibrant improvement within the Sri Lankan camp is Maheesh Theekshana will certainly be accessible for the complete stretch. Since Theekshana was recovering from an harm he suffered throughout the Asia Cup, he didn’t journey with the squad final week.
The assertion clarified that Theekshana will be part of the squad in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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