NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to take part within the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India as a consequence of a hamstring damage, regardless of efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to assist his restoration, based on reviews citing a group physician.
Hasaranga sustained the damage throughout the Lanka Premier League final month and subsequently missed the Asia Cup, the place Sri Lanka completed as runners-up to India. SLC medical panel chief Arjuna de Silva said, “We’re consulting overseas medical doctors to see whether or not he wants surgical procedure or not. If he does, he shall be out for a minimum of three months. For the time being, the scenario isn’t that nice, and it’s extremely unlikely if he can play the World Cup.”
Hasaranga’s absence could be a big setback for Sri Lanka, given his position because the main wicket-taker within the final two T20 World Cups. Sri Lanka has till September 28 to announce their 15-member squad for the World Cup, which is scheduled to start on October 5.
De Silva talked about that SLC is exploring numerous choices to doubtlessly get Hasaranga match for some essential matches within the World Cup, stating, “Since he’s a key weapon in our assault, we’re different choices to see how finest we are able to get his providers a minimum of for essential video games. All that depends upon the opinions of the advisor to whom we are attempting to indicate his reviews.”
Moreover, quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera can also be vulnerable to lacking the World Cup as a consequence of a pectoral muscle damage. De Silva talked about that Chameera has been experiencing ache regardless of resuming bowling and that they’ve consulted a health care provider in the UK to find out the most effective course of therapy for him.
(With Reuters inputs)
Hasaranga sustained the damage throughout the Lanka Premier League final month and subsequently missed the Asia Cup, the place Sri Lanka completed as runners-up to India. SLC medical panel chief Arjuna de Silva said, “We’re consulting overseas medical doctors to see whether or not he wants surgical procedure or not. If he does, he shall be out for a minimum of three months. For the time being, the scenario isn’t that nice, and it’s extremely unlikely if he can play the World Cup.”
Hasaranga’s absence could be a big setback for Sri Lanka, given his position because the main wicket-taker within the final two T20 World Cups. Sri Lanka has till September 28 to announce their 15-member squad for the World Cup, which is scheduled to start on October 5.
De Silva talked about that SLC is exploring numerous choices to doubtlessly get Hasaranga match for some essential matches within the World Cup, stating, “Since he’s a key weapon in our assault, we’re different choices to see how finest we are able to get his providers a minimum of for essential video games. All that depends upon the opinions of the advisor to whom we are attempting to indicate his reviews.”
Moreover, quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera can also be vulnerable to lacking the World Cup as a consequence of a pectoral muscle damage. De Silva talked about that Chameera has been experiencing ache regardless of resuming bowling and that they’ve consulted a health care provider in the UK to find out the most effective course of therapy for him.
(With Reuters inputs)
