Sri Lankan T20I fast-bowler Binura Fernando hospitalized for chest infection; Ramesh Mendis added as stand-by player.

Sri Lanka's T20I squad has been hit with another setback as fast-bowler Binura Fernando was hospitalized due to a chest infection. In response, off-spinner Ramesh Mendis has been brought in as a stand-by player, following the earlier exclusion of Dushmantha Chameera due to bronchitis. Fernando had previously impressed in the Lanka Premier League, picking up 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.81.

July 26, 2024
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