Asia Cup 2023: Injury scare for Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana ahead of final
Asia Cup 2023: Injury scare for Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana ahead of final
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Maheesh Theekshana’s participation in the Asia Cup final against India on Sunday is in doubt after the Sri Lankan spinner suffered a hamstring strain. The Sri Lankan suffered the injury during their last Super Four game on Thursday in Colombo when he strained his right hamstring while fielding.
Sri Lanka won the match by two wickets to progress to the final.
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Theekshana will be undergoing scans on Friday to assess the extent of the injury.
“Maheesh Theekshana has strained his right hamstring. The player will undergo a scan tomorrow to fully assess his condition,” Sri Lanka Cricket posted on X on Thursday.
???? Maheesh Theekshana has strained his right hamstring.
The player will undergo a scan tomorrow to fully assess his condition.
Theekshana sustained the injury while he was fielding during the ongoing game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.#AsiaCup2023 #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/6RTSRxhKNQ
— Sri Lanka Cricket ???????? (@OfficialSLC) September 14, 2023
Despite the injury, Theekshana completed his nine-over spell in the 42-over match before leaving the pitch in the 39th over.
If Theekshana misses the final it will be a big blow for Sri Lanka who are already missing some important players due to injury issues. Some of the players missing the Asia Cup for Sri Lanka are Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka, and Lahiru Kumara.
