Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final against India
Sri Lanka have suffered an injury blow ahead of the Asia Cup final against India on Sunday with spinner Maheesh Theekshana ruled out due to injury.
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Sri Lanka's Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury during their win over Pakistan, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Saturday.
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