Lakmal contracts dengue fever, withdraws from Sri Lanka squad
Russell Greaves
December 8, 2019 15:07 MYT
December 8, 2019 15:07 MYT
Suranga Lakmal has withdrawn from Sri Lanka's squad to face Pakistan after contracting dengue fever.
The fast bowler will not travel with his team-mates on Sunday and has been replaced by Asitha Fernando.
Sri Lanka confirmed the news in a tweet as the squad was preparing to depart for two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi.
Lakmal's absence aside, the tourists boast a full-strength squad, in stark contrast to the one that headed to Pakistan in September and October, when 10 high-profile players withdrew amid security concerns.
Sri Lanka National Team will leave for Pakistan tonight ( 08th December) to take part in a two match test series. Fast Bowler Suranga Lakmal has contracted dengue and will not travel with the team to Pakistan. Asitha Fernando comes in as the replacement. #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/1A73IaieM8 — Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) December 8, 2019
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The opening Test begins on December 11 and will be the first in Pakistan in a decade.