Dushmantha Chameera to miss Asia Cup

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup. 

According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources, the 31-year-old right-arm fast bowler will miss the entire tournament.  

"He sustained a shoulder injury and has been advised to rest. This shoulder injury (ligament tear) he suffered in one of the matches in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League (LPL)," the source revealed. 

"Before the LPL, he had recovered from his ankle injury. We want him to be fit for the World Cup and therefore has been dropped from the Asia Cup squad. If he is able to move his hands freely, will be considered for the World Cup", an insider added. 

The decision on another player, all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, the Player of the Tournament at the LPL, whose name has also been sent to the Sports Ministry for approval will be made once he clears fitness tests.

The 26-year-old all rounder has a hamstring injury. 

The selectors in consultation with the coaching staff and captain Dasun Shanaka have selected the squad of 15 players and five standbyes. 

Selector Hemantha Wickramaratne will travel with the team.

He was also the tour selector when Sri Lanka won the last Asia Cup (T-20I) in Dubai last year.

This year, the 50-over tournament is happening in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 

(Bipin Dani)