Sanga faces lengthy injury layoff

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Kumar Sangakkara will be out of action for four to six weeks after fracturing a finger on his right hand on Saturday during his team’s first innings against India at the R Premadasa Stadium. He will play no further part in the ongoing ODI series and faces a race against time to prove himself fit for the ICC World Twenty in September.

Sangakkara, on 23, was struck on the fingers on the final ball of the 15th over, bowled by Ashok Dinda. It was a quick delivery at 140kphs, which rapped the gloves before looping towards square leg. Sangakkara immediately shook his hand and winced in pain, calling for the physio. He received medical attention and batted 65 more deliveries for his 74.

The injury is a massive blow for Sri Lanka, especially with the World Twenty20 due to start on September 18 – when the hosts face Zimbabwe at Hambantota.(Cricketnext.com)

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Comments - 28

Kiris Baba Amaray Sunday, 29 July 2012 08:50 AM

Putha Kumar, you are the key for ICC 20/20, without you SL team will sink. Get back to the net soon. We pray for you.

ANURA Monday, 30 July 2012 07:18 AM

Have a good rest my friend . Play only if you can.Get fit properly for the Australian tour.20/20 is not cricket. Give a chance to a youngster.

abdul Monday, 30 July 2012 06:34 AM

WE WISH YOU SANGA GET WELL SOON. GOD BLESS YOU.

Dadoriya Sunday, 29 July 2012 05:03 PM

I thought he and his family drinks ANLENE Milk for strong bones.

Wijesinghe Sunday, 29 July 2012 04:22 PM

Get well soon Sanga. Make use of the time to get a good rest since you did not have one for a long time.

Amila Sunday, 29 July 2012 04:16 PM

Get well soon! Sanga 'take time and continue your good work.

Shehan Jayawardene Sunday, 29 July 2012 12:17 PM

Without Sanga, SL will lose the next 2 matches as well to India.

Sando Sunday, 29 July 2012 12:05 PM

Get well soon and please tell Sanath not to do English commentary on matches its irritating

Yehiya Sunday, 29 July 2012 11:29 AM

You can't beat the Mahela captaincy.

Bikechain Bubbleband Sunday, 29 July 2012 10:48 AM

Selectors, when Sanga comes back after recovery make him the Captain for ICC twenty-twenty, that's the right choice.

Bikechain Bubbleband Sunday, 29 July 2012 10:37 AM

Yes Sanga, you should come back and become SriLanka's Master Blaster, without you we have to log out from cricket.

Godagampala Rohana Sunday, 29 July 2012 09:12 AM

I am sure if you would have been the Captain for yesterdays match, surely we would have won Sanga. You should be in the team until the next world cup, we pray.

Amarathunga Chandika Sunday, 29 July 2012 09:08 AM

We miss you Sanga for the last two one dayers with India. You are the only trumph card who can upset the Indians.

Lanka Shantha Sunday, 29 July 2012 09:00 AM

Put the best school batsman trophy holder till Sanga return.

IrangaJ Saturday, 28 July 2012 03:15 PM

Get well sooon !

Jayantha Jayamanne Sunday, 29 July 2012 08:48 AM

Sanga without you no team spirit, recover soon.

Gon Wansa Sunday, 29 July 2012 08:40 AM

Doan worrry Sangha I thing this is the work of the US. Sure sure.

osanda Sunday, 29 July 2012 07:12 AM

Sanga,
Go for Aurveda , it is for sure you will be cured in two weeks.

joker Sunday, 29 July 2012 06:34 AM

damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jagath Leanage Sunday, 29 July 2012 02:20 AM

So sad to hear what has happend to our "true gentleman". Sincerely & from the bottom of our heart, we wish and pray "GET WELL SOON".

RockStar Sunday, 29 July 2012 02:07 AM

My daughters are crying here:(
Get well soon Sanga before my girls get sick!!!

Azmi Saturday, 28 July 2012 11:24 PM

can only hope that you'll recover soon!

Bagalawathie Saturday, 28 July 2012 11:00 PM

Wish you speedy recovery, Sanga.

Senna Saturday, 28 July 2012 07:51 PM

SL need you in all forms of the game. Your recovery is vital for you and for us . I am certain you will be recovered for the world T20. Metta for your recovery.

Fair N Square Saturday, 28 July 2012 05:15 PM

LOL.. Like SL had a 2nd innings... plz.... Get well soon Sanga... ur presence in the team is crucial for the 20/20...

Fidaf Saturday, 28 July 2012 04:48 PM

Injury is part of the game sanga, wish you a speed recovery.

IJPK Saturday, 28 July 2012 04:16 PM

So sorry to hear that. Get well soon.

Cyclops Saturday, 28 July 2012 03:36 PM

Get well soon Sanga. Our prayers are with you for a quick recovery and return to the field.

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