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Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has sustained a broken finger on his left hand during training and will be sidelined for at least the T20I series against India. Dilshan Madushanka has been brought into the squad as his replacement.

Thushara's injury is on his non-bowling hand, it is significant enough to rule him out. The injury occurred late Wednesday during a fielding practice session under lights.

Thushara is the second Sri Lankan fast bowler to miss the series. On Wednesday, Sri Lanka announced that Dushmantha Chameera was out due to illness and would be replaced by Asitha Fernando.

Thushara has been a consistent member of Sri Lanka's T20I team this year and was one of their best bowlers at the T20 World Cup, taking eight wickets in three matches.

Earlier this year, he also took a T20I hat-trick, recording figures of 5 for 20 against Bangladesh.

The first T20I between Sri Lanka and India is set for Saturday.