The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team has suffered a double injury blow ahead of their upcoming three-match T20I series against England, with Kusal Mendis and Binura Fernando ruled out of the tour.
Mendis and Fernando will miss Sri Lanka’s upcoming three-match T20I series against England, as both players are still recovering from injuries picked up during the Lanka Premier League 2026. Amid this, Sri Lanka faces a ₹188 crore loss after losing Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 hosting rights.
Sri Lanka hit by double injury blow ahead of England T20I series as Kusal Mendis gets ruled out
Kusal Mendis is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a right hamstring injury, while Binura Fernando is recovering from a back injury. They will not be able to recover in time to join the Sri Lanka squad for the England tour, starting next week.
As a result, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Panel has made quick changes to the squad. Pavan Rathnayake has been added as Mendis’ replacement, while Dilshan Madushanka has been brought into the team for Fernando for the upcoming T20I series in England.
With Mendis unavailable, Charith Asalanka will take charge as Sri Lanka’s captain for the T20I series. The absence of Mendis and Fernando opens the door for Rathnayake and Madushanka to make a big impact in the challenging tour of England.
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