T20 World Cup 2026: Pramod Madushan replaces injured Eshan Malinga

Pramod Madushan replaces Eshan Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 squad after Malinga was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The replacement was approved by the ICC's Event Technical Committee. Sri Lanka will begin their campaign on Feb 8.

Madushan Replaces Injured Malinga

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the Sri Lanka squad, as per a release. Madushan, a medium-fast bowler who has played 13 ODIs and eight T20Is, was named as a replacement after Eshan Malinga was ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 owing to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old had sustained a blow during the recently concluded T20I series against England.

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee (ETC) before the player can be officially added to the squad. The ETC of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 consists of Wasim Khan - ICC General Manager - Cricket (ICC Representative), Gaurav Saxena (IBC Representative), Hemang Amin (Host Representative), and Shaun Pollock (Independent Representative).

Sri Lanka's Updated Squad for T20 WC 2026

Sri Lanka's updated squad for the T20 WC 2026: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Pramod Madushan.

Tournament Campaign and Schedule

Led by Dasun Shanaka, the co-hosts boast a strong squad and will be aiming to recreate their 2014 triumph, when they lifted the title. Sri Lanka have been placed in Group B with Australia, Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe and will begin their campaign against Ireland on February 8 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

After facing Ireland, Sri Lanka are scheduled to clash against Oman at Pallekele and then face Australia at the same venue before facing off against Zimbabwe in their last group-stage match. (ANI)

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