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Madushanka to miss the T20 World Cup, Binura Fernando named replacement


image-l9b6bkzyBinura Fernando [PC: Twitter]

In an unfortunate turn of events, promising Sri Lankan seamer Dilshan Madushanka has picked up an injury, which has ruled him out from the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. 

Madushanka's injury news was surfaced by none other than the Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka during the toss in the opening encounter against Namibia. The young pacer has developed a quadricep injury.

Madushanka was in scintillating form during the Asia Cup 2022, where he picked six wickets in the tournament, including a spectacular three-for against mighty India. He was supposed to be Sri Lanka's go-to man with the new ball in the powerplay. So, his absence might severely affect the Lankan lions' World Cup campaign. 

In Madushanka's absence, Pramod Madushan has been given the nod ahead of the experienced Lahiru Kumara in the first match. 

However, Binura Fernando replaced an injured Madushanka in the squad for the T20 World Cup.

"The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has approved Binura Fernando as a replacement for left arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka in the Sri Lanka squad," said the ICC in a statement.


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