Sports Desk: Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup title clash against India on September 17, 2023 due to a hamstring injury. He sustained the injury during the Super Four clash against Pakistan on September 13, 2023.
Theekshana has been one of Sri Lanka’s key players in the tournament, picking up 8 wickets in 5 matches. His absence will be a big blow to the team, especially against a strong Indian batting line-up.
Sri Lanka have named Sahan Arachchige as Theekshana’s replacement. Arachchige is a left-arm spinner who has played 3 T20Is for Sri Lanka. He will be making his Asia Cup debut in the final against India.
It will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka cope with Theekshana’s absence in the final. They will need their other bowlers to step up and deliver against a formidable Indian batting line-up.