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Jayawardene flies in to Bangladesh to strengthen Sri Lankan squad
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admin on 06 January, 2010 10:48:00
 
The Islanders cruised to a relatively easy win over a power-packed Indian side,
which failed to impress with both, the willow as well as the ball. Their
happiness was cut-short by the three injuries which made the already depleted
Sri Lankan line-up look naked.
The series leaders, Srilanka, have suffered 3 injuries, just 2 matches into the
series. Tillakaratne Dilshan suffered a groin stroin during the first game
against Bangladesh, while veteran middle-order batsman, Chamara Silva was ruled
out of the tournament due to a broken thumb, which he picked up during a
practice session. All-rounder Muthumudalige Pushpakumara injured his shoulder
while fielding in the 2nd ODI against India.
Mahela Jayawardene, Mahela Udawatte and Dinesh Chandimal Lokuge have arrived in
Dhaka today to provide reinforcements. The players have come in as replacements
for Chamara Silva and M Pushpakumara who are scheduled to leave for home
tonight. Dilshan, however, will stay back with the squad in the hope that his
fitness improves in time for the final.
Injuries have plagued the Lions in the recent past and even affected their
performance in the recently concluded series against neighbours, India. The
young guns have thankfully put up a good show for Sri Lanka in this tournament,
and will next hit the ground on Friday when they clash swords with the hosts,
Bangladesh.