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Sri Lanka’s woes are not abating
This bowler was out after Hasranga-Chamira
Now 14 wicket takers will get a chance!
New Delhi. The start of the Asia Cup 2023 is just two days away, but the woes of the neighboring country Sri Lankan cricket team are not abating. The team, which is already struggling with injuries to several players, has suffered another major setback. Fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka has also been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023, while Lahiru Kumara is doubtful. It is hoped that Binura Fernando can be included in the team in place of Madushanka.
Let us tell you that three Sri Lankan players have been removed from the Asia Cup 2023 list so far. In which the names of all-rounder Vanindu Hasaranga, fast bowler Dushmantha Chamira and now Dilshan Madushanka have been included. On the other hand, Lahiru Kumar is completely in doubt whether he will participate in the prestigious tournament or not.
International Cricket Career of Binura Fernando:
Binura Fernando has played a total of 16 international matches for Sri Lanka as of this writing. Meanwhile, he has got 14 successes in 15 innings. Fernando has two successes in three innings of the ODI format at an average of 68.0 and 12 successes in 12 innings of the T20 format at an average of 27.0.
Sri Lanka’s dominance in Asia Cup:
Indian team has won this title most times in the history of Asia Cup. The Blue team has won here seven times. After this, the team that has captured the title most times is Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka have won the Asia Cup six times.
The Sri Lankan team won the prestigious title for the first time in 1986. After this she managed to win the trophy in 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022. There have been 15 seasons of Asia Cup so far. Pakistan has won the title twice.
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Tags: Dushmanth Chamira, Lahiru Kumara, Sri Lanka Cricket Team, Vanindu Hasaranga
First published: August 28, 2023, 21:07 IST