Sri Lanka’s fast bowling attack has suffered a blow ahead of their upcoming T20I series against India with the news that Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out due to injury.
The right-arm pacer, known for his express pace and wicket-taking abilities, will miss the series which begins on July 27th. The nature of Chameera’s injury has not been disclosed, but the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) confirmed he will be unavailable for selection.
This is a significant setback for Sri Lanka, as Chameera is a key part of their bowling attack. His experience and ability to take wickets in the powerplay overs would have been crucial against a strong Indian batting line-up.
The SLC is expected to name a replacement for Chameera shortly. Possible options include young pacers Asitha Fernando or Kasun Rajitha, who will be looking to impress and stake their claim for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad later this year.
Chameera’s absence will be a concern for Sri Lanka, but it also presents an opportunity for another bowler to step up and fill the void. The upcoming series against India will be a good test for the Sri Lankan bowling attack, and they will be hoping to perform well despite Chameera’s absence.
