Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews is set to miss the opener against South Africa due to calf-injury.
Vice-Captain Upul Tharanga is likely to lead the team in their first match against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy.
An SlC release said,
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Mathews had complained of stiffness and pain, prompting the team management to conduct radiographic investigations, which revealed a strain on the muscle, He will engage in supervised recovery over the next few days but will most likely sit out the first group stage match.
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It will be a major blow for Sri Lanka if the Captain is side-lined for longer spell.
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