Injury-hit Sri Lanka hand debut to Wijesundara amid mounting squad concerns

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Sri Lanka are set to hand a debut to Wijesundara as the team faces a significant injury crisis ahead of their upcoming match. Pace bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando are both sidelined with injuries, further depleting the squad's bowling resources. Opener Pathum Nissanka is currently in the United Kingdom undergoing wrist surgery, ruling him out of contention. Spinner Ramesh Mendis is also unavailable after contracting a bacterial infection. The mounting absentees have left Sri Lanka struggling to field a complete eleven, forcing selectors to turn to uncapped players.

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