Dinesh Chandimal has been dominated out of the continued Galle Take a look at with concussion. Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been named as his concussion substitute.
Chadimal needed to the depart the sphere 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 continued Galle Take a look at towards India when Chandimal dived and landed awkwardly whereas making an attempt to save lots of a boundary.
The 36-year-old gave the impression to be in speedy discomfort, clutching his neck area whereas remaining on the bottom.
An announcement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that he was assessed by the workforce physiotherapist and physician on the bottom earlier than being taken to hospital for a precautionary scans. There have been no indicators of inside damage.
Chandimal, 36, was dismissed for 4 within the first innings because the hosts conceded a giant 178-run result in India and face a tall fourth innings chase.
Sooriyabandara, 26, will likely be taking part in his maiden Take a look at. In 68 first-class matches, he averages 54.36 and has 14 centuries.
