Sri Lanka's World Cup Hope Dims as Lahiru Kumara Injury Forces Change, Dushmantha Chameera Steps In
September 24, 2025 by Aarav Khanna
Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out of the 2023 Cricket World Cup after a left thigh quadriceps tear in a Pune training session. Veteran pacer Dushmantha Chameera is approved as his replacement. Kumara's loss follows earlier squad tweaks involving captain Dasun Shanaka and Matheesha Pathirana. Sri Lanka sit fifth after two wins from five games, still fighting for a knockout spot.