Asitha Fernando to replace injured Kasun Rajitha for Chattogram Test


Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh set to begin on March 30, Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed, with Asitha Fernando to swap in as his replacement. Rajitha is perceived to have harmed his back while playing in the main Test in Sylhet, during which he had gotten treatment and figured out how to proceed. As a matter of fact, his eight wickets, including a second innings five-wicket pull, were crucial in Sri Lanka wrapping up a prevailing win. "Kasun Rajitha won't be accessible for the subsequent test match as the player has experienced a physical issue on his left side upper back region," expressed a SLC media discharge. "Kasun will get back to begin restoration work." Rajitha's substitution, Asitha, had likewise been controlled out of the principal Test and to be sure the whole series with a hamstring injury, yet he is perceived to have recuperated speedier than anticipated and will fly down to Chattogram to connect up with the remainder of the crew. Asitha has 41 wickets in 13 Tests at a normal of 26.85, however he has prospered against Bangladesh specifically with his two Tests against them procuring 13 wickets at 16.61. Rajitha's physical issue is the most recent in a series of wounds to individuals from Sri Lanka's quick bowling unit. Dilshan Madushanka was as of late governed out of the IPL with a hamstring injury, while Matheesha Pathirana too missed Chennai Super Lords' initial game with a hamstring strain got on public obligation. Dushmantha Chameera in the interim is a longterm injury non-attendant in the wake of harming his left quadricep recently.