Maheesh Theekshana has been dominated out of the match resulting from a grade three hamstring tear.© AFP
Sri Lanka have suffered an enormous blow on the eve of the Asia Cup remaining towards India as star spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been dominated out of the match resulting from a grade three hamstring tear. In response to a report in ESPNcricinfo, Theekshana will take no half within the remaining on Sunday, however is anticipated to be included in Sri Lanka’s remaining World Cup squad. Theekshana had strained his proper hamstring whereas fielding throughout Sri Lanka’s two-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday.
“Maheesh Theekshana has strained his proper hamstring. The participant will endure a scan tomorrow to completely assess his situation,” Sri Lanka Cricket posted on X on Thursday.
Theekshana went off the sector a number of instances whereas Sri Lanka was bowling. He was seen hobbling however accomplished his nine-over spell within the 42-over-per-side contest earlier than being helped off the sector by some Sri Lanka dugout members within the thirty ninth over.
Theekshana’s damage provides to Sri Lanka woes. They’re already with out the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara.
Theekshana is Sri Lanka’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs in 2023 with 31 scalps in 15 matches at a median of 17.45.
He’ll undoubtedly be a key member of Sri Lanka’s 2023 ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup squad ought to he stay match.
Groups should submit their remaining groups for the mega occasion by September 28.
Sri Lanka will play two heat up video games, towards Bangladesh (September 29) and Afghanistan (October 3) respectively, earlier than their opening match on October 7 towards South Africa
(With PTI Inputs)
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