Thushara, who’s made waves with his slinging bowling action, was one of the few bright spots for Sri Lanka in the Men’s T20 World Cup in June, picking eight wickets in three matches. Earlier this year, he also picked a T20I hat-trick while grabbing figures of 5-20 against Bangladesh.
Thushara is the second Sri Lanka fast bowler to be ruled out in as many days, after Dushmantha Chameera was sidelined from the series due to him still recovering from a bronchitis and respiratory infection, with Asitha Fernando named as his replacement.
Sri Lanka updated squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando
