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With the India - Sri Lanka T20I series set to get underway from Saturday, July 27 in Pallekele, the hosts have been handed a massive blow. Dushmantha Chameera, who last played in Sri Lanka colours in January 2024 against Zimbabwe, has been ruled out of upcoming three-match series with an injury.
Chameera, who was named in the 16-member squad which was announced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday, July 23, will miss the upcoming series after he sat out in his team’s last matches in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket selection committee, Upul Tharanga said that Chameera’s medical report was received yesterday, confirming the player will miss the entire series.
However, the Sri Lanka cricket board hasn’t named his replacement, pacer Asitha Fernando is likely to be included in the side as Chameera’s replacement.
Charith Asalanka named Sri Lanka’s new T20I skipper; Dinesh Chandimal returns
Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday, July 23 named their 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India. Charith Asalanka was named the captain of the T20I team, succeeding Wanindu Hasaranga, who resigned from the post after the team’s dismal outing in the T20 World Cup 2024. Moreover, the squad sees the return of Chandimal, who was initially snubbed from the T20 World Cup squad.
Sri Lanka squad for T20I series vs India
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal J Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickremesinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando.
