T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out ahead of Super 8s

Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 World Cup campaign suffered another blow on Wednesday when Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a muscle strain in his left leg and Dilshan Madushanka was confirmed as his replacement.

Pathirana, 23, collapsed clutching his left leg in the first match of the Group B match against Australia in Pallekele on Monday.

A reliable bowler at death’s door, he limped off and never returned as Sri Lanka recorded an eight-wicket victory.
This is the second major injury blow that Sri Lanka have had to endure after wrist spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament opener against Ireland with a hamstring injury he sustained.

Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in Colombo in their final Group B match on Thursday, before their first Super Eight match against England on Sunday.