Dushmantha Chameera ruled out IND vs SL T20Is: The Indian cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, consisting of three-match T20I and ODI series. India's tour to Sri Lanka will kick off with IND vs SL T20I series, with the first match scheduled for July 27th (Saturday) in Pallekele. Unfortunately, in what comes as a big setback for the host team, star pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the entire IND vs SL series due to an injury.
The 32-year-old is not only out of IND vs SL T20I series but also the three-match ODI series. However, this news has not been confirmed officially yet. The replacement for the fast bowler is yet to be announced.
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Dushmantha Chameera, who made his international debut for Sri Lanka in 2015, has been greatly affected by injuries throughout his career. So far, he has played a total of 12 Tests, 52 ODIs, and 55 T20 matches for his team. In these formats, he has taken 32 wickets in 21 Test innings at an average of 41.28, 56 wickets in 51 ODI innings at an average of 35.18, and 55 wickets in T20 innings at an average of 28.87.
Sri Lankan team for IND vs SL T20I series: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera and Binura Fernando.
India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Schedule
IND vs SL 1st T20I: July 27, 7 pm IST
IND vs SL 2nd T20I: July 28, 7 pm IST
IND vs SL 3rd T20I: July 30, 7 pm IST
India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series Schedule
IND vs SL 1st ODI: August 2, 2.30 pm IST
IND vs SL 2nd ODI: August 4, 2.30 pm IST
IND vs SL 3rd ODI: August 7, 2.30 pm IST