Sri Lanka has been dealt a blow ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, with pace bowler Kasun Rajitha ruled out of the series-concluding match scheduled at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from March 30. Asitha Fernando has joined the squad as a replacement for Rajitha, who has returned home to begin rehabilitation work.
The right-arm medium-fast bowler sustained the injury during the first Test but continued to play, managing the injury throughout the game. Both teams have arrived in Chattogram ahead of the second match and will begin preparations on Thursday for the ICC Test Championship fixture.
The right-arm medium-fast bowler incurred the injury during the first Test and persevered through the game while managing the injury. Both teams have arrived in Chattogram ahead of the second match and will commence their preparations on Thursday for the upcoming Test, which is a part of the ICC Test Championship.
“Kasun Rajitha will not be available for the second Test match as the player has suffered an injury to his left upper back area,” SLC said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Kasun Rajitha will not be available for the second test match as the player has suffered an injury to his left upper back area.
Asitha Fernando joined the squad as a replacement for Rajitha.
Kasun will return home to start rehabilitation work. pic.twitter.com/3LsfdvofEN
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) March 27, 2024
