Asitha Fernando Replaces Injured Dushmantha Chameera for Sri Lanka’s Series Against India
Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando will be stepping in for the injured Dushmantha Chameera in the upcoming home white-ball series against India, starting from July 27. Chameera has been ruled out due to bronchitis and a respiratory infection.
On Tuesday, Sri Lanka announced their T20I squad for the series. Sri Lanka’s chief selector, Upul Tharanga, confirmed that Chameera will miss both the T20I and ODI series. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) also confirmed this on X, stating, “Dushmantha Chameera is still recovering from a bronchitis and respiratory infection he contracted, and hence will not be part of the T20I series. Asitha Fernando joins the squad in place of Chameera. #SLvIND.”
Earlier this month, Chameera played for the Kandy Falcons in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. India’s tour of Sri Lanka will start on July 27 with a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-match ODI series starting on August 2. The T20I matches will be held at Pallekele International Stadium, while the ODIs will be at R Premadasa Stadium on August 2, 4, and 7.
Both teams will have new head coaches. Sanath Jayasuriya will be the interim head coach for Sri Lanka, and Gautam Gambhir will take on his first assignment as India’s head coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid.
India’s last tour of Sri Lanka for a bilateral white-ball series was in July 2021, where India won the ODI series 2-1, and Sri Lanka won the T20I series by the same margin.
Sri Lanka Squad:
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera (WK), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando.
Doubts Revealed
Asitha Fernando -: Asitha Fernando is a cricket player from Sri Lanka who bowls fast. He is replacing another player who is hurt.
Dushmantha Chameera -: Dushmantha Chameera is another cricket player from Sri Lanka who also bowls fast. He can’t play because he is sick.
Sri Lanka -: Sri Lanka is a country in South Asia, near India. They have their own cricket team.
India -: India is a big country in South Asia. They also have a very good cricket team.
bronchitis -: Bronchitis is when the tubes that carry air to your lungs get swollen and make it hard to breathe.
respiratory infection -: A respiratory infection is when germs make you sick in your lungs or breathing tubes.
T20Is -: T20Is are short cricket matches that last about 3 hours. Each team gets to bat for 20 overs.
ODIs -: ODIs are cricket matches that last about 8 hours. Each team gets to bat for 50 overs.
Pallekele International Stadium -: Pallekele International Stadium is a big place in Sri Lanka where cricket matches are played.
R Premadasa Stadium -: R Premadasa Stadium is another big place in Sri Lanka where cricket matches are played.
Sanath Jayasuriya -: Sanath Jayasuriya is a famous cricket player from Sri Lanka who is now a coach.
Gautam Gambhir -: Gautam Gambhir is a famous cricket player from India who is now a coach.
