IND vs SL Test series: Sri Lanka have suffered yet another injury blow, with speedster Lahiru Kumara ruled of the IND vs SL 2nd Test set to kick off at Bengaluru on March 12. Kumara featured in the Mohali Test but went off injured after bowling a little over 10 overs during the Indian innings. The 25-year-old did not return to the field for the rest of the match, with reports suggesting a hamstring tear. Follow Insiesport.in for all IND vs SL series updates.
IND vs SL Test series: Sri Lanka’s injury crisis continues, speedster Lahiru Kumara ruled out of Pink ball Test with hamstring injury
As per reports in the Sri Lankan media, Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out of the IND vs SL Pink BAll Tests set to commence in Bengaluru on March 12. The 25-year-old sustained an injury during the third session, failing to complete would have been his 11th over in the game. Kumara was seen clutching his hamstring but was able to walk off to the dressing room but reports suggest that the speedster could very well be ruled out for two weeks.
A genuine fast bowler who bowls in the 145 kmph range, Kumara did cause some Indian batsmen trouble in the limited-overs series and picked up the wicket of Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the 1st Test. With the pink ball aiding swing and pace, Kumara would have been an asset to the visiting Lankans, who were left in shambles, following an innings and 222 run defeat in Mohali.
Kumara is the latest in the line of injury blow suffered by the Sri Lankans on this tour. Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheeksha Theekshana were all ruled out before the series began, while Kusal Mendis is also not match fit despite being part of the squad. Jeffrey Vandersay’s availability is also in question, with the legspinner also reportedly nursing a blow.
IND vs SL Test series: Sri Lanka’s injury crisis continues, speedster Lahiru Kumara ruled out of Pink ball Test with hamstring injury
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