Sri Lanka Cricket announced today (11) that two fast bowlers Kasun Rajitha and Mathesha Pathirana have been ruled out due to injuries.
Accordingly, the selection committee has taken steps to remove the two from the 20 overs cricket tournament which is being held with Australia these days.
It is said that the two players were injured during training.
The Cricket Institute stated that Matisha Pathirana has been injured in the right elbow and Kasun Rajitha has been injured in the left hip.
Both athletes are currently undergoing rehabilitation to recover from their injuries.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket selection committee has taken steps to nominate two replacements for the 20-20 squad due to the injuries of these two players.
Accordingly, Kasit Rajitha has been replaced by Asitha Fernando and Mathesha Pathirana has been replaced by Pramod Madushan, according to a statement issued by Cricket.
The third and final Twenty20 match between the two countries is scheduled to begin at 7 pm tonight at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy.
