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Chamika or Theekshana to fill injured Madushanka's spot
With both teams facing significant setbacks, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are eagerly eyeing an ODI series win as they prepare to clash in the decider tomorrow (18) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
After Bangladesh secured a convincing victory in the first match, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the second ODI, levelling the series at 1-1. However, Sri Lanka's hopes were dealt a blow in the final ODI with Dilshan Madushanka's injury.
The talented fast bowler, who showcased impressive pace and wicket-taking ability in the first two ODI games, will miss the series decider due to a hamstring injury. Madushanka is set to begin rehabilitation work to recover from the injury, with an expected sidelining of several weeks.
The Daily Mirror has learned that Sri Lanka expects to replace Madushanka with either all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne or Mahesh Theekshana. Theekshana, who featured in the opening ODI, was replaced by all-rounder Dunith Wellalage in the second ODI. No further changes are expected for the final ODI aside from Madushanka's absence.
In contrast, Bangladesh has opted to make changes to their batting order. Opener Litton Das has been released from the squad to participate in the Dhaka Premier League, making way for Jaker Ali, the wicketkeeper-batsman who impressed with a solid 68 in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka holds the upper hand in the head-to-head record in the 50-over format, having won 43 matches compared to Bangladesh's 11 out of their 56 meetings, with two matches ending in no result.
Following the conclusion of the ODI series, Sri Lanka will shift focus to a two-match Test series against Bangladesh commencing on March 22 at Sylhet.
Jude Monday, 18 March 2024 03:32 AM
Injuries are part of the game, SL bit weak in bowling strength but SL should make it up with solid batting,!!
Jude Monday, 18 March 2024 03:46 AM
The biggest problem with SL team is they reply on 2-3 players whereas any given match at least 4-5 players must play exceptionally well to ensure SL victory. Gone are the days when one or two individual performance win a game!! NOT anymore!!
Terrence K Monday, 18 March 2024 10:17 AM
The Cricket Select Committe is turning a blind eye in mobilizing the hatrick taker at the last T20's which was the decider in Sri Lanka outsmarting the Bangldeshis. Act now instead of giving places to Seniors who have not been upto expectations. It is not too late to make this change if we are to be victorious!!!!!!
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