Nuwan Pradeep ruled out of ODI series against Australia

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Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Pradeep (R) speaks with bowling coach Chaminda Vaas (L) during a practice session. (Photo by Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)

Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out of action for the entire series following an injury sustained in the practice session. Pradeep will now be replaced by yet another youngster Angelo Perera, who has impressed heavily with his batting in domestic cricket.

Nuwan Pradeep’s absence from the squad sees the Lankans come under severe pressure especially having lost the first ODI to the Aussies despite having been provided by a wonderful playing surface where the spinners could thrive on.

Having won the Test series rather convincingly, it is clear that the Lankans have their backs against the wall. In spite of fighting knocks from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, Aaron Finch and Australia skipper Steve Smith worked tremendously hard to make an impact with the bat and lead Australia to a win.

After losing to Australian in the first ODI by 3 wickets, Sri Lanka will play their next ODI on 24th of August (Wednesday).

Also read – Stats: Dinesh Chandimal becomes 4th Sri Lankan to score 5 consecutive 50s in ODIs

Sri Lanka squad: Angelo Mathews (C), Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Milinda Siriwardana, Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Dilruwan Perera, Avishka Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Amila Aponso, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dhananjaya de Silva

Australia squad: Steven Smith(c), David Warner, George Bailey, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa

Here is the full schedule of ODI & T20I series:

Aug 21, Sun

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Australia won by 3 wickets

2:30 PM IST

Aug 24, Wed

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

2:30 PM IST

Aug 28, Sun

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

2:30 PM IST

Aug 31, Wed

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 4th ODI

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

2:30 PM IST

Sep 04, Sun

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 5th ODI

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

2:30 PM IST

Sep 06, Tue

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st T20I

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

7:00 PM IST

Sep 09, Fri

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd T20I

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

7:00 PM IST

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