Chandimal out Herath in for first India Test

21 Jul, 2017

Sri Lanka Cricket today confirmed that Test Captain Dinesh Chandimal has been hospitalised?following a diagnosis of Pneumonia this morning.

The newly appointed captain, who led his side to a historic Test victory, chasing the highest ever total on Asian soil earlier this week contracted a viral influenza that has been dogging the Sri Lankan team over the past few weeks and was recommended a rest period of 3-5 days yesterday, but was hospitalised this morning when increased symptoms showed a development of Pneumonia.

Chandimal will miss the 1st Test against India in Galle on the 26th – 30th July, and in his absence the?team will be led by veteran Spin master Rangana Herath.

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