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Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been dominated out of the Asia Cup remaining in opposition to India because of an damage, captain Dasun Shanaka confirmed Saturday.
Theekshana, 23, harm his hamstring throughout their Tremendous 4 win over Pakistan to make the Sunday remaining of the 50-over event, a prelude to the following month’s ODI World Cup in India.
“He gained’t be capable of participate on this recreation since he bought a Grade 3 damage, however he will probably be there for the World Cup,” Shanaka instructed reporters on the eve of the title conflict in Colombo.
Theekshana claimed eight wickets in 5 matches to lend help to a youthful bowling assault alongside pacer Matheesha Pathirana and fellow spinner Dunith Wellalage.
Prime order batsman Sahan Arachchige will be part of the squad whereas Theekshana undergoes rehabilitation, Sri Lanka Cricket stated.
Sri Lanka, who cohosted the event with Pakistan, got here in as underdogs however have made their eleventh Asia Cup remaining and a have likelihood to clinch their seventh title.
The island nation snuck into the Tremendous Fours with a dramatic win over Afghanistan and have saved up their momentum regardless of shedding to India within the Tremendous Fours.
“The boys actually need to ship for the nation,” stated Shanaka.
“As a group now we have been underdogs, so everybody desires to carry out on the larger stage. These children, they should present the world what they’re able to.”
