Scans reveal Kusal Mendis’ injury nothing serious

Sri Lanka had a major injury scare ahead of their two-Test series in Australia when Kusal Mendis copped a blow on the right hand during the tour match against Cricket Australia XI, but scans have revealed nothing serious.

A sweep shot from Jake Doran hit Mendis straight during the second session of the day-night encounter, and he had to leave the field for treatment.

However, after an X-ray, it was confirmed that there were no fractures.

Sri Lanka team manager Jeryl Woutersz said “We took him for an X-ray in the morning and it showed that he was fine. We’re not sure if he will bat yet, because the finger is quite sore. But he’s okay.”

Mendis has been in prime form for Sri Lanka, accumulating 1023 Test runs in 2018 at 46.50, which included scores of 141 and 67 in New Zealand.

The news will come as big relief for the management.

However, there’s another injury cloud hanging over Nuwan Pradeep, who walked off the field after bowling just two overs yesterday.

He is expected to go for scans today before a call is made on his participation in the series.

The first of two Tests, a day-night affair, begins in Brisbane on 24 January, followed by the second Test in Canberra from 1 February.

Courtesy : News radio