Chandimal Ruled out from Asia Cup Due to Injury

The involvement of chandimal was in doubt because he hurt his finger when trying a catch in September throughout the Sri Lanka Cricket T20 League.  Scans demonstrated he had a hairline fracture.  Before, a prohibit led to his ouster By MyCricketHighlights

Chandimal is going to be substituted by wicketkeeper and batsman Niroshan Dickwella in the Asia Cup championship that opens on Saturday at the United Arab Emirates, the SLC explained.  Dickwella was a part of this Sri Lankan team from the newly ODI series against South Africa.



The Sri Lankan Asia Cup side comprises the pacer who leaves his comeback, Lasith Malinga.  Sri Lanka are along with Bangladesh and Afghanistan.


Sri Lanka team: Angelo Mathews (Captain), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Upul Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella, Danushka Gunathilaka, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Dhanajaya p Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Dilruwan Perera, Amila Aponso, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera and Lasith Malinga.

The 28-year-old batsman had hurt a finger through a national Twenty20 Cricket Highlights Game and had additional time to recuperate, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) explained in an announcement.

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal was pulled in the squad to the Asia Cup due to an accident during a current championship, the committee stated.

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