Sri Lanka call up fast bowler Chameera for World Cup
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday nominated Dushmantha Chameera as replacement for the injured Dhammika Prasad at the upcoming World Cup.
The 23 year-old fast bowler has represented Sri Lanka in only one one-day match, taking two wickets.
Prasad was ruled out of the World Cup last on Saturday because of a fractured hand, an injury he sustained when he attempted
By ONLINE
February 09, 2015
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday nominated Dushmantha Chameera as replacement for the injured Dhammika Prasad at the upcoming World Cup.
The 23 year-old fast bowler has represented Sri Lanka in only one one-day match, taking two wickets.
Prasad was ruled out of the World Cup last on Saturday because of a fractured hand, an injury he sustained when he attempted a return catch at practice.
Chameera's inclusion is subject to approval by the International Cricket Council technical committee, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
Sri Lanka face New Zealand in the tournament opener February 14.