Let alone the number of injuries that has hit the Australian team, Sri Lanka also seems to be following on the same lines as opening bat Danushka Gunathilaka was ruled out of yesterday’s third ODI played at the R. Premadasa Stadium after injuring his left leg during the second ODI at Pallekele last Thursday.

His place in the opener’s slot was taken by Niroshan Dickwella.

An SLC media release states that an MRI scan revealed a Grade 1 groin muscle strain.

Danushka is currently undergoing rehabilitation and his availability for the fourth ODI on Tuesday will depend on medical advice. Sri Lanka already has its leading white ball spinner Wanindu Hasaranga recovering from a left groin strain.

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