COLOMBO – Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been dominated out of the Asia Cup 2023 last in opposition to India on account of an harm, captain Dasun Shanaka confirmed Saturday.
Theekshana, 23, damage his hamstring throughout their Tremendous 4 win over Pakistan to make the Sunday last of the 50-over match, a prelude to the subsequent month’s ODI World Cup in India. “He gained’t be capable of participate on this sport since he bought a Grade three harm, however he will probably be there for the World Cup,” Shanaka instructed reporters on the eve of the title conflict in Colombo.
MaheeshTheekshana claimed eight wickets in 5 matches to lend assist to a youthful bowling assault alongside pacer Matheesha Pathirana and fellow spinner DunithWellalage. “MaheeshTheekshana, who strained his proper hamstring in the course of the sport in opposition to Pakistan, won’t be obtainable for the finals,” Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.
“A scan was accomplished and confirmed the muscle harm. “Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have introduced in Sahan Arachchige into the squad instead of Theekshana. “Theekshana will return to the Excessive Efficiency Middle to begin rehabilitation work.”
Sri Lanka, who cohosted the tournament with Pakistan, got here in as beneathcanine however have made their 11th Asia Cup last and a have probability to clinch their seventh title. The island nation snuck into the Tremendous Fours with a dramatic win over Afghanistan and have stored up their momentum regardless of shedding to India within the Asia Cup 2023 Tremendous Fours.
“The boys actually wish to ship for the nation,” mentioned Shanaka. “As a crew 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.”
Climate has been a priority all through the Sri Lankan leg of the match, with rain affecting several matches. Nevertheless, for the ultimate, gentle showers are forecasted however will not be expected to disrupt the sport, as Monday has been put aside as a reserve day.
SQUADS
SRI LANKA (LIKELY XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Malesdis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), DunithWellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Pramod Madushan.
INDIA (LIKELY XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj