T20 World Cup: Asitha Fernando replaces Binura Fernando in injury-plagued Sri Lanka squad

Binura, himself an injury replacement, had bowled just five deliveries against Australia in Perth before hobbling back to the dressing room and later getting ruled out with a hamstring injury

Sydney: Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando on Thursday replaced injured Binura Fernando in their squad at the Twenty20 World Cup, tournament organisers said. T20 World Cup: Full coverage | Schedule | Results | Points Table | News | Photos Binura, himself an injury replacement, bowled just five balls in his team’s loss to hosts Australia on Tuesday before going off the field with a hamstring strain in Perth. Asitha, who has played three T20 matches for the national team, will travel from Sri Lanka and join the rest of the squad in Australia, the International Cricket Council said.

Sri Lanka, who won the T20 Asia Cup last month, have two points in the Super 12 stage and will next play group toppers New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday. Read all the Latest News ****, Trending News ****, Cricket News ****, Bollywood News ****, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook ****, Twitter and Instagram ****.

T20 World Cup: Asitha Fernando replaces Binura Fernando in injury-plagued Sri Lanka squad

Binura, himself an injury replacement, had bowled just five deliveries against Australia in Perth before hobbling back to the dressing room and later getting ruled out with a hamstring injury

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