Fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep Fernando is a doubtful entry for Sri Lanka's second Test match against Australia which begins at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday (4).
According to reliable information Pradeep has suffered a hamstring injury on Monday (1) and he may have to go through a fitness test on Wednesday (3), a day prior to the second Test.
After Sri Lanka's fast bowling armory being damaged with Suranga Lakmal's status, who is also injured, the present situation may open doors to uncapped Fernandos -- Vishwa or Asitha.
Left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando, has played 44 first class games while Asitha, who is just 19-years-old, is a youngster who is just coming out from the Sri Lanka Under-19 side.
In addition to Pradeep and Lakmal, Dhammika Prasad, Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffrey Vandersay are also in the of injured.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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