Dilshan Madushanka is currently ruled out of the 2018 Asia Cup, which raises more injury concerns for Sri Lanka. Lahiru Kumara, another pacer, is questionable as well considering how precarious the situation is for the reigning champs. The competition is also gone for Dushmanta Chameera, and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who finished as the top run-scorer and wicket-taker in the just-completed Lanka Premier League, is dealing with a grade 2 stain and might not make it back in time.
Dilshan Madushanka was unable to compete because he tore an oblique muscle during a practice match.
He is undergoing rehabilitation at the moment as Sri Lanka Cricket works feverishly to get him ready for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is set to start on October 5.
With regard to Kumara, cricketmood is aware that he has a side strain. He won’t need as long to heal as Madushanka or Dushmanta Chameera, but he is thought to be disqualified from the Continental Cup.
Notably, these three pacers have been crucial for the national squad in the ODI World Cup qualifiers; their absence from the competition may cause Sri Lanka problems. The Lankan Lions will likely rely on Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana, who have all recently performed admirably in international cricket, in their absence.
Pathirana, who played for the IPL team Chennai Super Kings, earned a lot of expertise there that he has since used in international cricket. On the other hand, Kasun Rajitha has played 24 games while accumulating 31 wickets at a 5.91 economy rate.
The left-arm spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage or Dushan Hemantha could take over for Hasaranga. As Sri Lanka will play their opening match against Bangladesh on August 31 in Pakistan, the selection committee has a difficult task on their hands. The team’s goal would be to get out to a strong start and advance to the last four.
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