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Sri Lanka skipper out of 2nd England Test

A groin injury has ruled Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal out of the second Test against England in Kandy.

Dinesh Chandimal
Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Kandy. (AAP)

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Kandy with a groin strain, with the uncapped Charith Asalanka called up to the squad as a replacement.

Batsman Chandimal suffered a tear in his groin on day one of the first Test in Galle and is also a doubt for the final test in Colombo from November 23.

Pace bowler Suranga Lakmal will captain the side for the Test, which starts on Wednesday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

England lead the series 1-0 after winning the opener by 211 runs inside four days.


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