Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the India series, which commences on July 27. According to a Sri Lanka Cricket media release, Chameera is still recovering from bronchitis and a respiratory infection he contracted.
Renowned for his express pace and the ability to hustle batters off the deck, the 32 year-old Chameera has scalped 55 wickets in T20Is for Sri Lanka in as many games at an economy hovering around 8.09. He has had a debilitating tryst with injuries though, especially since 2022.
Asitha Fernando, who has taken Chameera’s spot, has played only 3 T20Is so far. However, he produced a match winning spell in the Lanka Premier League final picking up 3 for 35 with the key wickets of Tim Seifert, Janith Liyanage and Bhanuka Rajapaksa. He blew hot and cold overall, finishing the LPL with only 7 wickets in 9 games at an economy of 9.71.
Updated SL squad for T20I series: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando
Sri Lankan seamer Dushmantha Chameera, who was named in the 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India, has been ruled out due to injury. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Upul Tharanga said that Chameera's medical report was received… pic.twitter.com/qsQPpMB0iT
— DailyMirror (@Dailymirror_SL) July 24, 2024
