Dinesh Chandimal has been dominated out of the continuing Galle Take a look at with concussion. Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been named as his concussion substitute.
Chadimal needed to the depart the sector after sustaining an damage to his proper shoulder and neck. The incident occurred on the finish of the fourth over of the fourth day’s play of the continuing Galle Take a look at towards India when Chandimal dived and landed awkwardly whereas trying to avoid wasting a boundary.
The 36-year-old seemed to be in fast discomfort, clutching his neck area whereas remaining on the bottom.
A press release from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that he was assessed by the group physiotherapist and physician on the bottom earlier than being taken to hospital for a precautionary scans. There have been no indicators of inner damage.
Chandimal, 36, was dismissed for 4 within the first innings because the hosts conceded an enormous 178-run result in India and face a tall fourth innings chase.
Sooriyabandara, 26, might be enjoying his maiden Take a look at. In 68 first-class matches, he averages 54.36 and has 14 centuries.