Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has been ruled out of
the last two one-day internationals against New Zealand with
a sore back, team manager Charith Senanayake says.
"Dilshan strained his lower back during a warm-up session
ahead of the third one-day at Pallekele on Tuesday and he
batted with pain-killers," Senanayake told Reuters.
"He has will not play in the two remaining games."
Dilshan's unbeaten century powered Sri Lanka to a
seven-wicket victory on Tuesday and the hosts lead the
five-match series 2-0.
Dinesh Chandimal is likely to replace Dilshan in the team for
the remaining one dayers on Saturday and Monday.
Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that Chamara Kapugedera
has been included in the 15-man squad after Dilshan dropped
out.
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