SL Playing XI 2nd T20I: Binura Fernando fit to feature, Hasaranga, Mendis & Theekshana ruled out – Sri Lanka will be able to available the services of Binura Fernando for the second T20I against India, which will be played at Dharamshala on 26th February, whereas three key players in Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Kusal Mendis have been all been ruled out. Follow IND vs SL Live updates on InsideSport.IN.
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who tested positive for COVID-19 whilst being on tour in Australia, has travelled back to Sri Lanka as he has not made a full recovery yet. Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and leg-spinner Maheesh Theekshana also sustained injuries in that Australian series and have subsequently been ruled out.
SL Playing XI 2nd T20I: Hasaranga, Theekshana and Mendis ruled out, Binura Fernando fit to feature – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
Besides the trio, Shiran Fernando will also be unavailable as he has sustained a glute injury. In such a dire circumstance, the Sri Lankan team management can breathe a sigh of relief as Binura Fernando, who too tested positive for COVID-19 in the Australian tour.
He could replace either of Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara, though going with an unchanged playing XI is another option the Lankan management has at their disposal. After losing the first match by 62 runs, the Lions will be desperate to stage a comeback.
Members of the Sri Lanka Test Squad left the country early this morning to take part in the 02 match Test series vs India. 🛫#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/2ngFW6NLDM
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 25, 2022
SL Playing XI 2nd T20I: Hasaranga, Theekshana and Mendis ruled out, Binura Fernando fit to feature – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
- Binura Fernando to get a chance? Left-arm seamer Binura Fernando has been given the green signal by Sri Lanka’s medical team to feature in this match. He could replace either Dushmantha Chameera or Lahiru Kumara.
- Hasaranga, Mendis & Theekshana ruled out – Wanindu Hasaranga has travelled back to Sri Lanka and will miss this series, while Kusal Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana have also not recovered from their injuries.
- Dickwella, de Silva added to squad – Niroshan Dickwella and Dhananjaya de Silva have been added to the T20I squad.
- Will Gunathilaka come in for Liyanage? Among the few options Sri Lanka have in their ranks is Danushka Gunathilaka, who could replace Janith Liyanage.
Sri Lanka Playing XI (Probable) for 2nd T20I:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kamil Mishara
- Danushka Gunathilaka/Janith Liyanage
- Charith Asalanka
- Dinesh Chandimal (wk)
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Binura Fernando/Dushmantha Chameera
- Praveen Jayawickrama
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Lahiru Kumara
Sri Lanka T20 Squad: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Charith Asalanka (Vice-Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama and Ashian Daniel.
India vs Sri Lanka 2022 Schedule
| Sri Lanka tour of India, 2022 | ||||
| Sr. No. | Day | Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Thursday | 24th February | 1st T20I | Lucknow |
| 2 | Saturday | 26th February | 2nd T20I | Dharamsala |
| 3 | Sunday | 27th February | 3rd T20I | Dharamsala |
| 4 | Friday | 4th-8th March | 1st Test | Mohali |
| 5 | Saturday | 12th -16th March | 2nd Test (D/N) | Bengaluru |
SL Playing XI 2nd T20I: Hasaranga, Theekshana and Mendis ruled out, Binura Fernando fit to feature – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
