AUS vs SL, T20 World Cup 2026: Pathirana goes off the field due to hamstring injury - Sportstar

AUS vs SL: Pathirana goes off the field due to hamstring injury left Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana could bowl just four balls against Australia before going off with the injury. AP AP https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/s59xge/article70639419.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Sri_Lanka_England_Cricket_11292.jpg ERANGA JAYAWARDENA Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana bowls a delivery during the first T20 cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Friday, Jan, 30. 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Bowling his first over, the third of the innings, Pathirana pulled up in his follow-through clutching his left hamstring. CHENNAI Sri Lanka suffered a major injury scare in its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign after Matheesha Pathirana limped off with a hamstring problem during the match against Australia in Kandy on Monday. Bowling his first over — the third of the innings — Pathirana pulled up in his follow-through clutching his left hamstring. After a brief check by the team physio, the pace spearhead hobbled off the field, with captain Dasun Shanaka completing the over. Sri Lanka has won both its matches so far, against Ireland and Oman, and will hope Pathirana’s injury is not serious as it prepares for the Super Eight stage.