Pasindu Replaces Injured Chandimal in India Test

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka suffered a setback in the ongoing first Test against India after senior batter Dinesh Chandimal was ruled out of the match following an injury sustained while fielding on the fourth day.

Chandimal was injured during the first session after hitting his shoulder and head heavily on the ground while attempting a fielding effort.

Following the incident, he was taken for precautionary medical scans. Team officials confirmed that the scans showed no signs of internal injury.

However, Chandimal subsequently underwent a concussion assessment conducted by the team doctor and physiotherapist at the ground.

After the evaluation, he was ruled out of the remainder of the match under concussion protocols.

Sri Lanka have named Pasindu Sooriyabandara as Chandimal's concussion replacement.

The substitution was approved by the match referee in accordance with ICC concussion replacement regulations.