Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed this replace on X (previously Twitter): “Dushmantha Chameera remains to be recovering from a bronchitis and respiratory an infection he contracted, and therefore is not going to be a part of the T20I collection.Asitha Fernando joins the squad instead of Chameera. #SLvIND.”
Chief selector Upul Tharanga acknowledged at a press convention that Chameera will miss each the T20I and ODI collection in opposition to India. The 32-year-old pacer, who just lately performed for the Kandy Falcons within the Lanka Premier League 2024, is specializing in his restoration.
India’s tour of Sri Lanka will encompass a three-match T20I collection beginning on July 27, adopted by a three-match ODI collection commencing on August 2. The T20I matches will happen on the Pallekele Worldwide Stadium, whereas the R Premadasa Stadium will host the ODI collection. The ODIs are scheduled for August 2, 4, and seven.
Each groups will characteristic new head coaches for the collection. Legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach for the Lankan Lions. Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir will take cost as India’s head coach, succeeding the T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid. This collection marks Gambhir’s first task as head coach.
