SL vs IND: Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka ruled of ODI series, SLC name two uncapped pacers as replacements

Matheesha Pathirana picked up five wickets in the T20I series.

The Sri Lanka cricket team have been hit with two huge blows in their fast bowling department as Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, which will start on August 2. All three ODIs will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. 

Earlier, ahead of the IND vs SL T20I series, fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara were ruled out of both series.

Left-arm seamer Madushanka suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring injury during a fielding practice session ahead of the first ODI.

Right-arm speedster Pathirana has suffered a mild sprain on his right shoulder. The star pacer sustained a right shoulder injury while attempting to take a catch during the final T20I on July 30, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a media release.

“Matheesha has jarred his shoulder, and because it is the same issue that he had during the World Cup last year, they have chosen not to risk it,” team manager Mahinda Halangoda told ESPNcricinfo.

Sri Lanka Cricket announces replacements for injured Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka

Uncapped fast bowlers Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga have been added to the ODI squad as replacements for Pathirana and Madushanka. The board have also added Kusal Perera, Pramod Madushan and Jeffrey Vandersay as standbys.

Uncapped pacer Shiraz has a stunning List A record with 80 scalps to his name in 47 outings at an economy of 4.57. The 23-year-old Eshan Malinga has played seven List A matches and took 12 wickets till now.

Sri Lanka updated squad for ODI series against India:

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Standbys: Kusal Janith Perera, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay

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