Sri Lanka’s Chandimal taken for scans after shoulder injury
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was hospitalized for precautionary scans after suffering a shoulder and neck injury while diving to save a boundary during the first Test against India at the Galle International Stadium.
- The incident occurred during the fourth over of India's second innings when Chandimal sprinted from deep midwicket to stop a shot from KL Rahul, landing awkwardly on his shoulder and neck.
- Chandimal immediately collapsed in visible distress, clutching his head, neck, and shoulder before teammates and medical staff attended to him and he left the field gingerly for the dressing room.
- Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the transfer for scans, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara replacing Chandimal as substitute fielder for the remainder of the match as the team monitors his availability.
- If medical reports reveal a significant neck injury, Sri Lanka may seek a concussion substitute, potentially affecting team depth for the remainder of the Test and WTC campaign.
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Sri Lanka batter to make rare Test debut as concussion sub against India in Galle
The 26-year-old Sooriyabandara was approved as a substitute by the match referee after senior batter Dinesh Chandimal was ruled out of the Test after suffering an injury during fielding on Day 4 of the match on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka suffered a major setback on the fourth day of the Galle Test against India. Veteran batsman Dinesh Chandimal fell badly at deep midwicket while trying to save a boundary. He suffered injuries to his right shoulder and neck. After a preliminary examination on the field, he was taken to the hospital for precautionary scans.
India Vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test 2026: Dinesh Chandimal Hospitalized for Scans After Heavy Fall
Sri Lanka veteran Dinesh Chandimal was rushed to the hospital for precautionary scans after suffering a heavy shoulder fall while fielding on Day 4 of the Galle Test leaving the hosts anxious about his availability for the rest of the match
Sri Lankan veteran Chandimal taken for scans after injuring neck, shoulder during Galle Test - The Tribune
Now, Chandimal, SL's most experienced batter, will be undergoing precautionary scans. If the scans show something significant in his neck, SL could use a concussion substitute for their run-chase, with Sooriyabandara being the spare top-order batter in the squad, as per Cricinfo.
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