Covid hits Sri Lanka camp, Hasaranga doubtful for Asia Cup
Wanindu Hasaranga
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss out on the initial stage of the Asia Cup, owing to a hamstring injury during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
Sri Lanka suffered a double blow as they are already without Dusmantha Chameera who incurred a shoulder injury during LPL adding fuel to the fire Hasaranga also ruled out of the first few matches.
Meanwhile, Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando - who were likely to make the Asia Cup squad - have tested positive for Covid-19, and are now under observation. Their inclusion depends on the speed of their recovery.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Chameera is likely to be ruled out of the entire Asia Cup, as the board doesn’t want to risk the cricketer ahead of the ODI World Cup.
Hasaranga is unlikely to be fit for Sri Lanka's matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan (in the group stage of the Asia Cup). But if Sri Lanka make it out of the group stage, Hasaranga's availability will depend on whether he can play without risk of further injury.
Kasun Rajitha and Dushan Hemantha are expected to replace the pair in the squad.
The 26-year-old scored a staggering 279 runs and claimed 19 wickets in the LPL. He has been a game-changer for Sri Lanka in previous editions of the Asia Cup.
