The defending winners of the Asia Cup 2023 have suffered a significant setback with only four days till the tournament’s opening match. The team coached by Dasun Shanaka will attempt to retain their title at home. According to cricketmood, Wanindu Hasaranga is dubious for the first round of the 2023 Asia Cup, although Dushmantha Chameera is still doubtful for the entire tournament. While Chameera was hurt in the shoulder during.
Wanindu Hasaranga participation in the competition would only be confirmed if the risk is not increased given the proximity of the ODI World Cup 2023, according to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which has yet to make an official announcement on the matter.
Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have COVID-19 positive tests.
Two Sri Lankan cricketers, Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando, tested positive with COVID-19 just days before the major competition. Both are still being watched as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) waits to reveal their team for the continental competition, which will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17.
According to ESPNcricinfo, both players may have contracted the virus during the LPL’s final matches, which ended on August 20 .
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