Sri Lanka’s preparations for the upcoming cricket series against Australia have been hit by injuries to key players, raising concerns within the team. Kamindu Mendis sustained an injury during a first-class match between SSC and CCC Sports Clubs today while attempting to take a catch. The injury required stitches and has cast doubt on his availability for the series.
Despite the setback, a senior Sri Lanka Cricket official attempted to ease concerns, stating, “Kamindu is fine. He only needed one or two stitches.” However, the injury has impacted his training and raised questions about his fitness for the Australian matches.
Adding to Sri Lanka’s worries, Pathum Nissanka’s participation in the series also remains uncertain due to a lingering injury. With less than two weeks left before the series commences, these developments have heightened concerns about the team’s readiness.
The Sri Lankan camp will be closely monitoring the recovery of both players as they finalize preparations for the high-stakes series against Australia.
