Before the last match of the two-Test series against India, Sri Lanka has suffered a major setback. Pathum Nisanka, the highest run-scorer for him in the first Test played in Mohali, has been ruled out of the second match. Not only this, Sri Lanka will also not be able to get the services of the bowler in the second Test, who has taken 277 wickets in his career so far. Yes, the name of that bowler is Dushmantha Chamira.
The second test match between India and Sri Lanka is to be played in Bangalore from March 12, 2022. This is a day-night match i.e. instead of red ball, pink ball will be used in this match. Nisanka’s absence is a major setback for Sri Lanka, as he scored an unbeaten 61 in the first innings and 6 runs in the second innings of the first Test at Mohali. He is one of those Sri Lankan batsmen whose batting average is more than 40.
Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who did not play in the Mohali Test, is also not available for selection as he is still recovering from an ankle injury. Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne said on the eve of the pink-ball Test that Chameera’s workload is being managed till the T20 World Cup in October this year. Dushmantha Chameera will be available for limited overs only after recovering from her ankle injury.
Chameera is also expected to feature in the IPL starting March 26. He was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore in IPL 2022 Mega Auction last month. Karunaratne said, the medical panel of the Sri Lanka team has told that we have to manage from his injury till the T20 World Cup. During this time he should (only) be selected for white ball cricket matches.
before this Dimuth Karunaratne had expressed hope of playing Chamira in the second Test. Chameera was rested for the first Test to be fresh for the Bengaluru Test to be played under floodlights. Chamira has played all 8 T20 Internationals for Sri Lanka (5 in Australia and 3 in India) since mid-February.
dusmantha chimera He is considered an important part of the Sri Lankan pace attack in the limited overs format. Dushmantha Chamira has taken 32 Tests, 41 One Day Internationals, 47 T20 Internationals, 65 First Class, 50 List A and 42 T20I wickets in her career so far.