NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been sidelined from the Asia Cup ultimate in opposition to India because of harm, as confirmed by captain Dasun Shanaka on Saturday.
Theekshana, aged 23, suffered a hamstring harm throughout their Tremendous 4 victory over Pakistan, which secured their place within the match’s Sunday ultimate. This occasion serves as a precursor to subsequent month’s ODI World Cup in India.
Shanaka knowledgeable reporters on the eve of the title showdown in Colombo, stating, “He will not be capable to participate on this sport since he acquired a Grade three harm, however he will likely be there for the World Cup.”
Theekshana had contributed considerably, claiming eight wickets in 5 matches, offering helpful assist to a youthful bowling assault that included pacer Matheesha Pathirana and fellow spinner Dunith Wellalage.
To fill the void left by Theekshana, top-order batsman Sahan Arachchige will likely be becoming a member of the squad whereas Theekshana undergoes rehabilitation, in line with Sri Lanka Cricket.
Regardless of coming into the match as underdogs, Sri Lanka, who co-hosted the occasion with Pakistan, have superior to their 11th Asia Cup ultimate and have a possibility to safe their seventh title. The island nation superior to the Tremendous Fours with a dramatic victory over Afghanistan and has maintained their momentum, regardless of a loss to India within the Tremendous Fours stage.
Theekshana, aged 23, suffered a hamstring harm throughout their Tremendous 4 victory over Pakistan, which secured their place within the match’s Sunday ultimate. This occasion serves as a precursor to subsequent month’s ODI World Cup in India.
Shanaka knowledgeable reporters on the eve of the title showdown in Colombo, stating, “He will not be capable to participate on this sport since he acquired a Grade three harm, however he will likely be there for the World Cup.”
Theekshana had contributed considerably, claiming eight wickets in 5 matches, offering helpful assist to a youthful bowling assault that included pacer Matheesha Pathirana and fellow spinner Dunith Wellalage.
To fill the void left by Theekshana, top-order batsman Sahan Arachchige will likely be becoming a member of the squad whereas Theekshana undergoes rehabilitation, in line with Sri Lanka Cricket.
Regardless of coming into the match as underdogs, Sri Lanka, who co-hosted the occasion with Pakistan, have superior to their 11th Asia Cup ultimate and have a possibility to safe their seventh title. The island nation superior to the Tremendous Fours with a dramatic victory over Afghanistan and has maintained their momentum, regardless of a loss to India within the Tremendous Fours stage.
“The boys actually wish to ship for the nation,” stated Shanaka.
“As a workforce now we have been underdogs, so everybody needs to carry out on the larger stage. These children, they should present the world what they’re able to.”
(With inputs from AFP)
