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Big blow to Sri Lanka before T20 World Cup 2026! Dislocated shoulder of ‘this’ player; We had to find a way out of the competition

Samira Vishwas | February 3, 2026 3:24 AM CST

Eshan Malinga is out of the T20 World Cup due to injury : Cricket lovers from 7th February T20 World Cup 2026 Eagerly waiting for the competition. This multinational tournament will be organized in India and Sri Lanka. All the teams are ready to try their luck in this tournament. come on T20 World Cup Just four to five days before the start of the tournament, Sri Lanka has suffered a major blow. Sri Lankan fast bowler Ishan Malinga is injured.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Ishan Malinga in the third against England on Tuesday T-20 Out of the match with a dislocated shoulder. His participation in the World Cup is now in doubt. The 24-year-old fast bowler suffered the injury during Sunday’s loss against England at Pallekele. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has released a press release. It said, “Malinga will return to Colombo on Monday. His injury will then be assessed and a decision made on his next course of action.”

Ishaan Malinga’s brilliant form

Ishan Malinga has been exceptional in recent months and has made rapid progress in the bowling rankings. After a brilliant debut in the 2025 Indian Premier League, Malinga made his international debut in November. He has eight in his career T-20 Eight wickets have been taken in the matches. Meanwhile, whose strike rate has been 17.1.

Sri Lanka have not yet named Malinga’s replacement for the third T20I. Pramod Madushan is the only leading fast bowler available in the squad. Madhushan, who has been in consideration since the start of the series along with Dushmanth Chamira, is now tipped to be among the final eleven.

The World Cup squad is not final…

Sri Lanka Cricket is yet to finalize their World Cup squad. As a result, there is uncertainty over Malinga’s place in the 15-man squad. Any changes after the January 31st deadline will require ICC approval. Which is likely to further complicate the decision making process.

Aim at Madushan and Tushara

If Sri Lanka want to make some changes to their squad, they are not short of fast bowling options. This includes leading players like Madushan and Nuwan Tushara. Madushan will have a chance to prove himself in the last match of the series against England. Meanwhile, Tushara has been seen performing consistently in Sri Lanka’s T20 team since last year. Asita Fernando, Binura Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka are also in the competition.