Sri Lanka undergo one other damage blow forward of India T20Is, Nuwan Thushara dominated out because of damaged finger

Sri Lanka have suffered yet one more damage blow forward of the T20I sequence in opposition to India. Proper-arm pacer Nuwan Thushara sustained a damaged finger whereas coaching, rendering him unavailable for the sequence.

In line with ESPN Cricinfo, crew supervisor Mahinda Halangoda confirmed that Thushara’s damage is on his left hand and that it was extreme sufficient to rule him out. Halangoda revealed that the damage occurred when Sri Lanka have been coaching late on Wednesday underneath lights and the 29-year-old was at fielding follow.

On Wednesday, it emerged that right-arm speedster Dushmantha Chameera will miss the sequence because of sickness, with Asitha Fernando roped in as his alternative. Dilshan Madushanka is prone to are available in as a canopy for Thushara.

Nuwan Thushara has been a constant performer for Sri Lanka since his debut

Nuwan Thushara has delivered promising performances since debuting in worldwide cricket in February 2022 in opposition to Australia in Sydney. In 11 T20Is, he has claimed 19 wickets at a median 14.57.

The Thalawa-born quick bowler was one among Sri Lanka’s higher bowlers in an in any other case disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign, taking eight wickets in three video games. Thushara had additionally claimed a hat-trick on his method to figures of 4-1-20-5 in opposition to Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this yr.

The nationwide males’s crew has undergone a handful of adjustments forward of the T20I sequence. Chris Silverwood and Wanindu Hasaranga have stepped down because the coach and captain, respectively, after the T20 World Cup. Sanath Jayasuriya has assumed the position of the pinnacle coach on an interim foundation, whereas Charith Asalanka has been appointed captain.

Their opponents India have additionally witnessed adjustments, however appear to have a way more settled aspect. The T20I sequence begins on Saturday, July 27, in Pallekele. The 2 sides may even play three 50-over matches, starting on August 2.