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Sri Lanka skipper out of second test due to groin injury

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, which begins on Nov. 23.

Sri Lanka skipper out of second test due to groin injury

(Reuters)

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 first test by 211 runs inside four days.

(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)


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