Sri Lanka Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of ODI Series
The three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on August 2. After losing the T20 series, Sri Lanka will be under pressure to perform well in the ODIs. However, the team has been hit hard by injuries even before the series starts. Key bowlers Matisha Pathirana and Dilshan Madhushanka will miss the ODI series due to injuries. This comes after Sri Lanka also lost three-star bowlers before the T20 series.
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Injuries and Replacements
Dilshan Madhushanka injured his left hand during practice and will be sidelined for the series. Matisha Pathirana sustained an injury while fielding in the third T20 match and will not be available for the ODIs. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board announced these developments on their X account.
To cover for these absences, Mohammad Shiraj and Ishan Malinga have been added to the squad. Additionally, three players—Kusal Janith, Pramod Madhushan, and Geoffrey Vandersay—are on standby in case of further injuries during the series
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India’s Squad and Series Outlook
India, led by Rohit Sharma and featuring star player Virat Kohli, will enter this ODI series with high expectations. After a successful T20 World Cup campaign, India aims to start its journey towards the Champions Trophy 2025 with strong performances in this series. The new season under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma will officially kick off with this series.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charit Aslanka (captain), Pathum Nisanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadira Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Zenith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellage, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Tikshana, Akila Dhananjaya, Ishan Malinga, Mohammad Shiraz, Asitha Fernando.
Standby Players: Kusal Perera, Pramod Madushan, Geoffrey Vandersay.
India ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khalil Ahmed, Harshit Rana
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