Sports18 August 2026

Pasindu Sooriyabandara replaces Chandimal

Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been called into the Sri Lanka squad as a replacement for Dinesh Chandimal, who suffered an injury while fielding on the fourth day of the Test tour against India.

It is also stated that approval from the match referee has been received for the replacement.

During a fielding incident on the fourth day, Chandimal's shoulder and head hit ground, and he was subsequently sent for a scan as a precautionary measure.

It is stated that the scan confirmed no signs of internal injury.

The team doctor and physiotherapist initially examined Chandimal's condition at the ground.

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