Wanindu Hasaranga & Nuwan Thushara out of the remaining two T20Is

Sri Lanka tour of Australia 2022

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Sri Lankan leg spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga & fast bowler Nuwan Thushara set to miss the remaining two T20Is in the ongoing Australia series.

Thushara who suffered a left side strain while bowling during the 3rd T20I played against Australia will miss the next two T20Is in the series.

As per the reports, Thushara has commenced rehabilitation work and will need to rest for around 4 weeks to recover from the injury. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’a ace spinner Hasaranga who contracted Covid-19 virus a few days ago will also miss the remaining two T20Is in the series.

Causing another blow to Sri Lanka squad in Australia, the spinning all-rounder Ramesh has also fractured his right thumb whilst batting during training and currently undergoing rehabilitation work.

The fourth T20I between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place tomorrow (18th February) at Melbourne from 1.40 PM Sri Lanka Time onwards.