NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s preparations for the Asia Cup 2023 last have been dealt a big blow as spinner Maheesh Theekshana grapples with a proper hamstring difficulty. This setback comes at a time when Sri Lanka is already coping with the absence of key gamers, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Theekshana’s identify may doubtlessly be added to the rising damage listing after he strained his proper hamstring whereas fielding through the Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Pakistan on Thursday.
The spinner performed a pivotal function in main Sri Lanka’s spin assault, conceding simply 14 runs in his preliminary 5 overs. Nevertheless, discomfort turned evident throughout his return to the sphere within the thirty fifth over.Regardless of making an attempt to proceed, it appeared that he had strained his hamstring. Though he obtained three extra overs, Theekshana finally left the sphere with assist because the thirty ninth over commenced.
The spinner has been essential in Sri Lanka’s ODI setup, rising as their high wicket-taker in 2023 with 31 scalps in 15 matches at a median of 17.45.
Theekshana’s damage raises issues about his availability for the upcoming 2023 ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka, like different taking part groups, are required to submit their last squads for the match by September 28.
His presence within the World Cup squad can be important if he can get well in time from what seems to be a doubtlessly vital damage.
(With ANI Inputs)
Theekshana’s identify may doubtlessly be added to the rising damage listing after he strained his proper hamstring whereas fielding through the Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Pakistan on Thursday.
The spinner performed a pivotal function in main Sri Lanka’s spin assault, conceding simply 14 runs in his preliminary 5 overs. Nevertheless, discomfort turned evident throughout his return to the sphere within the thirty fifth over.Regardless of making an attempt to proceed, it appeared that he had strained his hamstring. Though he obtained three extra overs, Theekshana finally left the sphere with assist because the thirty ninth over commenced.
The spinner has been essential in Sri Lanka’s ODI setup, rising as their high wicket-taker in 2023 with 31 scalps in 15 matches at a median of 17.45.
Theekshana’s damage raises issues about his availability for the upcoming 2023 ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka, like different taking part groups, are required to submit their last squads for the match by September 28.
His presence within the World Cup squad can be important if he can get well in time from what seems to be a doubtlessly vital damage.
(With ANI Inputs)
