Sri Lanka Replace Mendis, Fernando With Rathnayake and Madushanka for England T20Is

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Sri Lanka have been forced into squad changes ahead of their T20I series against England. Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and fast bowler Binura Fernando have been ruled out of the tour. Top-order batter Pavan Rathnayake and pacer Dilshan Madushanka have been called up as their respective replacements. The changes were confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket as the touring party prepares for the England series.

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