Sri Lanka jolted by injury to fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep ahead of Cardiff test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013
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The tourists have lost their leading fast bowling prospect, Nuwan Pradeep, due to a knee injury. The youngster is being touted as a real fast bowler who has plenty of pace and ability that was set to give http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 needed venom to the Sri Lankan attack. Pradeep, who had played a leading role in Sri Lanka’s win in their warm up match last week, has been ruled out for the series.
He claimed 4 for 29 in ten hostile overs as the tourists overcame a dismal start to beat the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stuart-Grant-Law-c91460, the coach of the Sri Lankans, the bowler sustained damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.
He was unfortunate to tread on the ball in the course of his highly impressive performance that left the hosts reeling. "It's bad news for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Young-c98322 man," said Law. "If things are okay and he doesn't need an operation, we may opt to keep him here if he can get through, but at this stage it looks like he's flying home. The warmer you are the better with these injuries, but as he stopped he was dragging his leg around yesterday. It's a shame."
Pradeep was almost certain to play in the first test because of his devastating form as Law and the rest of the management felt that his extra pace through the air and unorthodox slingy action was to give the tourists a much needed boost in English conditions. "He was definitely in the mix after his performance in Derby," said Law. "He's one of our cards up our sleeve, so it's a shame if he has to go home. I'm heart-broken for him."
Meanwhile, the tourists would now be relying on the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MF-Maharoof-c1944 in the coming days to give their bowling attack some lift as they look to confront one of the strongest batting units in the world in their own backyard.
The Sri Lankans http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 at the start of the year.
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