The wk-batter Kusal Mendis has not taken the field in second innings of the second test of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 due to a shoulder injury.
Lahiru Udara is handling the wicketkeeping duties and Pavan Rathnayake is on the ground as a substitute fielder. Kusal Mendis who injured his right shoulder because of the dive he put into avoid being run out, and he is currently being assessed by the medical staff of the Sri Lankan team.
The update has been provided by the official X handle of Sri Lanka Cricket, and it has been confirmed that he will undergo an MRI scan if pain continues.
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Kusal Mendis hit his right shoulder on the ground while diving, trying to avoid being run out.
He is currently being assessed and is still in pain.
He’s receiving treatment from the team physio and… pic.twitter.com/szgQbydCaF— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 27, 2025
Kusal Mendis made a brilliant 84 runs off 87 deliveries at number 07 before being dismissed on a run out in the 117th over of the innings. As soon as he made that desperate diving effort, the right-handed batter looked in pain and after his wicket, walked off the field holding his right hand.
The Sri Lankan cricket board has mentioned that Kusal Mendis might not take the field on Day 02. They would be hoping that he gets well till tomorrow and keeps wickets for Sri Lanka on Day 04.
With the Sri Lanka Cricket announced the ODI squad for the home tour against Bangladesh, His participation for the upcoming ODI series also remains uncertain.
Bangladesh scored 247 runs in their first innings while Sri Lanka remains in dominant position in the second test scoring 458 runs in their first innings. Starting their second innings, Bangladesh struggled to score runs losing four wickets before crossing the 100-run mark.
