Sri Lanka fields Wijesundara for debut amid injury crisis

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:59 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Sri Lanka fields Wijesundara for debut amid injury crisis

Summary

Sri Lanka is set to debut Wijesundara as injuries plague the team ahead of their match. Key players Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando are out due to injuries, while Pathum Nissanka is in the UK for wrist surgery. Ramesh Mendis is also sidelined with a bacterial infection, creating challenges for the team composition. The contest unfolds as the team looks to adapt to these setbacks and finalize their playing XI.

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Status Watch

•Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando are injured.
•Pathum Nissanka undergoes wrist surgery in the UK.
•Ramesh Mendis battles a bacterial infection.
•Wijesundara to make his international debut.

Latest Updates

4:59 AMESPNcricinfo — Wijesundara set for debut as injury-hit Sri Lanka struggle to make up XI

What they're saying

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Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando are down with injuries, Pathum Nissanka is in the UK for a wrist surgery, and Ramesh Mendis is suffering from a bacterial infection
— ESPNcricinfo

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