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Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against India due to an injury. The 32-year-old has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and will be replaced by another player. The news comes as India’s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, prepares for his first assignment.
The schedule for India’s tour of Sri Lanka has been revised, with the T20I series starting a day later on July 27 and the ODI series beginning on August 2. The adjustments affect the dates of all six matches, with the series concluding on August 7.
India will face Sri Lanka in a white-ball series this month, with T20Is in Pallekele and ODIs in Colombo. The tour marks Gautam Gambhir’s debut as head coach, while Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are likely to lead the respective teams. Several senior players are expected to be rested.
Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the new head coach of the national team, replacing Chris Silverwood who resigned following the team’s early exit from the T20 World Cup. Jayasuriya, a legendary all-rounder, will take over after the Lanka Premier League concludes on July 21.
Chris Silverwood has stepped down as head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, citing personal reasons and a desire to spend time with his family. Under his leadership, Sri Lanka achieved significant success, including winning the T20 Asia Cup in 2022 and reaching the finals of the 50-over Asia Cup in 2023.
Yoni Patel, cricket team manager of the Legend Cricket League 2024, has been indicted before the Colombo High Court over match-fixing charges. Former New Zealand legend Neil Broom and Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga had alleged that Patel pressured them into match-fixing deals during the tournament. The State Counsel representing Sri Lanka’s Attorney General informed that an indictment for a criminal trial before the High Court had been filed. Patel is currently under a travel ban from leaving Sri Lanka.