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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando to return home from Pakistan tour due to illness | Cricket News

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando to return home from Pakistan tour due to illness | Cricket News

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando will return home from the Pakistan tour due to “illness”, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on their X handle without specifying what the illness was. SLC said that the two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe. The board added: “This precautionary decision ensures they receive proper care and sufficient time to recover ahead of future assignments.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO This comes on the heels of reports from the Sri Lankan camp less than a week ago where as many as eight Sri Lankan cricketers were said to be scared for their safety and eager to return home after a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, killing 12 and wounding 27 outside a district court building. At that point, the SLC had stepped in, and “instructed all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour as scheduled.” The Sri Lankan board had also issued a threat of a “formal review” in case any players or …

Kasun Rajitha Ruled Out of Second Test of Bangladesh Tour; Asitha Fernando named as Replacement

The Sri Lankan pacer Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test match after injuring his back while playing in the first test of Sri Lanka’s tour of Bangladesh 2024. Kasun Rajitha Ruled Out of Second Test The 26-year-old Asitha Fernando was named as the replacement for injured Kasun Rajitha who suffered injury in the first test. Asitha Fernando has featured in 13 tests for Sri Lanka and has picked up 41 wickets with his best bowling returns of 6/51. He will be joining the squad as Rajith travels back home. “Kasun Rajitha will not be available for the second Test match as the player has suffered an injury to his left upper back area,” said SLC in a statement. 🚨 #SLvsBAN: Team Updates 🚨 Kasun Rajitha will not be available for the second test match as the player has suffered an injury to his left upper back area. Asitha Fernando joined the squad as a replacement for Rajitha. Kasun will return home to start rehabilitation work. pic.twitter.com/3LsfdvofEN — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 …