Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the T20I series against England due to a right hamstring injury, sustained during the Lanka Premier League. Charith Asalanka has been appointed to lead the T20I squad in Mendis's absence. Fast bowler Binura Fernando is also unavailable for the series due to injury, with Pavan Rathnayake and Dilshan Madushanka called up as replacements for Mendis and Fernando respectively. This development follows reports that Kusal Mendis was set to take over white-ball captaincy duties for upcoming tours. Dhananjaya de Silva is expected to continue as the Test captain.
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Kusal Mendis Out of England T20Is; Asalanka Takes Captaincy
TLDR
Kusal Mendis ruled out of England T20Is due to injury.
Charith Asalanka appointed T20I captain for England series.
Binura Fernando also injured; replacements named.