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Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out of T20 World ...
Dilshan Madushanka, with 15 T20I wickets, is set to join Sri Lanka’s squad after Matheesha Pathirana was sidelined by a left-leg strain for several weeks.
- On Feb 18, 2026, Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after scans showed a calf strain, and the ICC Event Technical Committee approved Dilshan Madushanka as his replacement.
- During the Feb 16 Group B match in Pallekele, Pathirana strained a muscle in his left leg against Australia, leaving after four balls and not returning, Vikram Rathour confirmed.
- The 25‑year‑old left‑armer last played T20Is in July 2024 when he was hit for 45 runs in three overs and has endured injury interruptions and limited match fitness since.
- Sri Lanka's bowling depth took a hit with Pathirana ruled out as the team already misses Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of Super Eight matches starting February 22 against England, New Zealand and Pakistan.
- Madushanka's recall follows a period of limited match fitness, as he picked up five wickets in two ODIs in Zimbabwe before suffering a knee injury.
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Sri Lanka At ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Injured Matheesha Pathirana Ruled Out, Dilshan Madushanka Named Replacement
Matheesha Pathirana strained a muscle in his left leg during Sri Lanka's Group B match against Australia in Pallekele. He had to limp off the field and could not return
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