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"Definitely been a mental strain.." Bhanuka Rajapaksha announces break from cricket


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Sri Lanka's top order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced his withdrawal from the ODI squad against Afghanistan. The batter was included in the squad for the three-match series. 

Rajapaksa stated that he needed to revive himself, mentally and physically after a demanding and exhaustive schedule. 


Bhanuka lays it all out 


"Decided to withdraw from the ODi squad in hope to recover and refresh both physically and mentally. Have been playing with a few niggles that have begun to hamper me lately. Added to that, repeatedly being months away from home has definitely been a strain mentally."




Sri Lankan camp hit with bad news

Sri Lanka's bad luck with injuries to fast bowlers continues with Pramod Madushan now reported to have picked up a hamstring injury in training, he will be replaced in the squad by Milan Ratnayake.

The series between the Lankans and Afghanistan is all set to start on 30th November. Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Sri Lankan squad. 


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