Sri Lanka's Mendis, Chandimal Out of Second Test Against India, Says Coach Kirsten
- Sri Lanka will miss Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal for the second Test against India in Colombo due to injuries, with Pathum Nissanka also doubtful.
- Mendis suffered a hamstring injury during the Lanka Premier League and Chandimal sustained neck and shoulder injuries during the first Test.
- Sri Lanka lost the first Test by 165 runs and must win the second Test to level the two-match series against India.
- Coach Gary Kirsten praised Sri Lanka's fighting spirit in the first Test and emphasized the need for improved performance to succeed in Test cricket.
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Host Sri Lanka has suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test against India in Colombo. Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal have been ruled out, while the availability of another star batsman is also in doubt. This match is crucial for Sri Lanka after their defeat in the Galle Test.
Sri Lanka's Mendis, Chandimal out of second test against India, says coach Kirsten
Key Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis will not recover from his hamstring injury in time for the second test against India starting on Sunday, adding to the hosts' injury woes with fellow batter Dinesh Chandimal also out after suffering a concussion.
Sri Lanka vs India: Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal unavailable for Colombo Test
Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that the hosts will be without Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal for the second Test against India in Colombo. Top-order batter Pathum Nissanka is also a doubt, leaving Sri Lanka short of three first-choice batters for a must-win Test.
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