T20World Cup: Dilshan Madushanka to replace Matheesha Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad

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A record  representation  of Sri Lankan bowler Dilshan Madushanka.

A record representation of Sri Lankan bowler Dilshan Madushanka. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

Pacer Dilshan Madushanka was connected Wednesday approved arsenic the replacement for injured Matheesha Pathirana successful the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup.

Pathirana has been sidelined aft suffering a musculus strain during Sri Lanka’s Group B fixture against Australia connected Monday (February 16, 2026), which the hosts won by 8 wickets astatine Pallekele.

“The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Dilshan Madushanka arsenic a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana successful the Sri Lanka squad,” the ICC said successful a release.

The right-arm pacer Pathirana had delivered lone 3 balls against Australia earlier suffering the injury. He could not implicit his over. Pathirana had featured successful clashes against Ireland and Oman earlier.

Published - February 19, 2026 04:09 americium IST

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