Sri Lanka faces an injury setback as white-ball captain Kusal Mendis is ruled out of the Lanka Premier League 2026 due to a hamstring injury. Mendis sustained the injury while playing for Colombo Kaps in a match against Kandy Royals at the SSC in Colombo.
The right hamstring injury occurred during a run attempt in the match, leading Mendis to begin rehabilitation under Sri Lanka Cricket’s medical team. This development raises concerns about Mendis’ availability for the upcoming two-match Test series against India starting on August 15.
With Mendis being a key player for Sri Lanka, especially behind the stumps, his absence due to the injury poses a challenge for the team. The upcoming Test series against India is crucial for both teams as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
The timing of Mendis’ injury is unfortunate considering his recent good form across various formats. Having performed well in the Lanka Premier League and the Pakistan Super League, Mendis’ absence will be felt by the Sri Lankan team in the upcoming series against India.
