Pathum Nissanka “doubtful” for 2nd Test

By Bipin Dani  

 Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to be in the final eleven for the 2nd D/N Test against India, it is learnt here. According to highly placed sources in Bangalore, the 23-year-old right handed batsman has a back problem.   

“He went to the ground for the practice but did not bat”, one of the sources confirmed.   
“He has been continuously playing and of late having back problems”.   

 “His participation in the 2nd Test will only be decided today but most likely he will be rested”.   

 In the meantime, former Netherlands Head Coach, Anton Roux has been appointed as the new fielding coach of Sri Lanka.  

 It is yet to be known whether he would be attached with the national team at the High Performance Centre.   

 Anton Roux will end his assignment with Trent Bridge to join Sri Lanka as the fielding coach.