Lucknow

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika Karunaratne approved as a replacement in the squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday.

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Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan. The 32-year-old will need three weeks to recover.

"The Event Technical Committee of the ICC men's cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Chamika Karunaratne as a replacement for Dasun Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad," the ICC said.

Shanaka's injury is expected to be a big blow to the subcontinent side which has failed to get going so far in the tournament. 

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Sri Lanka, who are seventh in the standings after losing their first two games, next play Australia on Monday in Lucknow.

(With inputs from agencies)

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