Lakmal’s fitness a pressing concern for SL

Concerns have emerged over the fitness of Sri Lanka’s Suranga Lakmal, the team’s leading seam bowler, on the eve of the second Test in Canberra with him suffering from a stiff back.

Already stripped of three pace bowlers originally in the squad – Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara, and Dushmantha Chameera – they now face making a late call on Lakmal who was a shining light for Sri Lanka in Brisbane as he claimed 5 for 75.

That followed a five-wicket haul in his previous Test in Christchurch, as he shoulders the burden of leading the pace attack.

Sri Lanka desperately need him to be fit if they are to compete in Canberra, but will also need to be mindful that there is the tour of South Africa to follow.

Captain Dinesh Chandimal said “We are monitoring his situation. No decision as yet whether he will be available.”

Courtesy : NEWSRADIO