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Atapattu to see surgeon in Australia
By Marlon Fernandopulle
Sri Lanka Captain Marvan Atapattu will leave for Melbourne, Australia today to seek the advice of a top surgeon over his recurring back injury that has kept him out of the game for over a few months.

According to Atapattu his back pain is still the same and there has not been much of an improvement despite his rest and rehabilitation over the past few weeks.It’s still the same and therefore I have decided to go to Australia to see a surgeon and get his opinion Atapattu told The Sunday Times. Atapattu is first expected to meet up with former Sri Lanka Physio Alex Kontouri and later with the surgeon who according to Marvan will decide whether surgery is required or not.

Meanwhile Chairman of Selectors Lalith Kaluperuma confirmed to The Sunday Times that the squad for the five one dayers against England will be selected after the second test match which will be played in late May. In the event Atapattu has to undergo surgery he will definitely miss the five one dayers and be out of cricket for a few more months which means Mahela Jayawardene will continue to lead the team.

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