Sri Lanka suffered a setback ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh. Fast bowler Kasan Rajitha has been ruled out of the series finale scheduled at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from Mar 30. Asitha Fernando joined the team in place of Rajitha. Returned home to begin restoration work.
“Injured Kasan Rajitha will not be available for the second Test match,” SLC said in a statement on Wednesday. He took eight wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. HD Live Sports
Rajitha took five wickets in the second innings to help his team to a massive 328-run win. Played an important role in the win.
The right-arm medium fast bowler picked up the injury while playing the first Test and managed to play through the injury. Both the teams reached Chitgram before the second match and will start their preparations for the second test from Thursday. Which is a part of ICC Test Championship.
Shakib Al Hasan, who made himself available for the tournament, will also join the squad before starting his preparations. The all-rounder played in the country’s traditional List A tournament at BKSP on Wednesday (March 27). Sheikh Jamal featured for Dhanamundi Club against Ghazi Group Cricketers in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League.
Shakib scored 53 runs off 65 balls and later scored two runs for 14 runs. to help his team win the game by 39 runs and in the process prepare for a crucial encounter against the Islanders.