Dushmantha Chameera Ruled Out of India's White-Ball Series

Sri Lankan bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the home series against India due to bronchitis and a respiratory infection. Asitha Fernando will replace him in the squad. Chameera, often troubled by injuries, was confirmed out by Sri Lanka's chief selector, Upul Tharanga.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the white-ball series against India after failing to recover from bronchitis and a respiratory infection, the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday.

Pacer Asitha Fernando has been selected as Chameera's replacement. 'Dushmantha Chameera is still recovering from bronchitis and a respiratory infection he contracted, and hence will not be part of the T20I series,' tweeted Sri Lanka Cricket. 'Asitha Fernando joins the squad in place of Chameera.'

Chameera's absence from the six-match series was also confirmed by Sri Lanka's chief selector, Upul Tharanga. 'Yesterday we got the reports, and it can be confirmed that he will miss the T20Is and ODIs against India,' Tharanga announced during a press briefing attended by newly-appointed interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya.

(With inputs from agencies.)