Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup match against Bangladesh owing to an injury, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (Jun 9).
According to SLC, the fast bowler had suffered a dislocation and a cut in his small finger on his bowling arm during today's practice session.
“Nuwan was given treatment at the hospital, while the doctors reset his dislocated finger and the cut on his finger was closed with stitches. He was also administered with antibiotics,” Team Manager Asantha De Mel, said.
He noted that Pradeep will not take part in the upcoming match which is set to take place against Bangladesh on June 11 at the Bristol Country Ground, UK.
The Lankan pacer was in fine form in Sri Lanka's victory against Afghanistan as he picked up four wickets for 31 runs in his quota of nine overs.
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