The Event Technical Committee of the match has given the inexperienced mild for Chamika Karunaratne to step in as a alternative within the Sri Lankan squad
In a major setback for Sri Lanka, the ICC introduced on Sunday that captain Dasun Shanaka shall be absent for the rest of the continued Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
The Event Technical Committee of the match has given the inexperienced mild for Chamika Karunaratne to step in as a alternative for Shanaka within the Sri Lankan squad. Karunaratne, with 23 ODIs below his belt, was chosen because the substitute following Shanaka’s withdrawal due to a proper thigh muscle harm sustained throughout Sri Lanka’s match in opposition to Pakistan on October 10. The harm is predicted to require three weeks of restoration. Karunaratne was initially listed because the touring reserve for Sri Lanka, whereas Kusal Mendis serves because the designated vice-captain within the unique squad, which was already lacking one of their star gamers, Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka has confronted defeats in each of their matches to date within the match, going up in opposition to South Africa and Pakistan in two high-scoring contests. Their subsequent problem is Australia on Monday in Lucknow, that includes two winless groups. It’s vital to notice that the alternative of a player should obtain approval from the Event Technical Committee earlier than the alternative player could be formally included within the squad.
