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AFG V SL: Binura Fernando Comes In For Injured Dushmantha Chameera In T20I
Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando has been called in place of the injured Dushmantha Chameera as Sri Lanka cricket on Monday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting from February 17.
Fernando's inclusion comes as a replacement for the injured Dushmantha Chameera, who suffered a setback during the first ODI against Afghanistan which Sri Lanka won by 42 runs. With his unique blend of pace and precision, Fernando brings a rare dimension to the Sri Lankan bowling attack, a prospect eagerly awaited by fans and teammates alike.
Although his journey with the national side has been interrupted by injury lay-offs. His recent exploits in the franchise circuit, representing teams like Jaffna Kings and Dambulla Aura after recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered in the T20 World Cup game against Australia in October 2022.
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