Chattogram (Bangladesh): Sri Lanka pace bowler Kasun Rajitha has been dominated out of the second Test versus Bangladesh, scheduled to start on March 30.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed Rajitha’s absence owing to an harm to his left higher again space, sustained throughout the initial Check in Sylhet. As a final result, Asitha Fernando will phase in as his replacement for the upcoming match.
Rajitha’s personal injury occurred all through his stellar overall performance in the initially Check, wherever he played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s dominant victory. Even with getting therapy through the match, Rajitha’s situation has necessitated his return home to commence rehabilitation perform.
“Kasun Rajitha will not be out there for the second examination match as the player has endured an injuries to his remaining higher back again place,” said an SLC media release. “Kasun will return house to begin rehabilitation function.”
In a stroke of fortune, Asitha Fernando, who was at first dominated out of the collection due to a hamstring damage, has recovered more rapidly than expected. With 41 wickets in 13 Exams at an normal of 26.85, Fernando provides worthwhile knowledge to the Sri Lankan bowling attack. Notably, he has enjoyed results towards Bangladesh, professing 13 wickets in two Exams at an extraordinary ordinary of 16.61.
Rajitha’s injury provides to the rising checklist of setbacks for Sri Lanka’s rapidly bowling device. Dilshan Madushanka’s hamstring injuries dominated him out of the IPL, although Matheesha Pathirana missed Chennai Super Kings’ opening activity owing to a identical ailment sustained all through nationwide responsibility. On top of that, Dushmantha Chameera continues to be sidelined with a extensive-term quadricep personal injury sustained earlier this year.