Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a left-leg muscle strain, suffered during a match against Australia. Dilshan Madushanka has been approved as his replacement by the ICC, stepping in as the left-arm pacer to support the team in the upcoming crucial matches. With Pathirana and star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga out, Sri Lanka will rely on their bowling unit to step up in the Super Eights stage of the tournament.
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Matheesha Pathirana Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026, Madushanka Named Replacement
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