SportSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that two of the players named in the 16-man squad for Asia Cup 2018 -- Dinesh Chandimal and Akila Dananjaya -- are facing different situations prior to the regional competition. "Dinesh Chandimal has sustained a broken finger; during a match in the concluded SLC T20 League 2018. His participation in the Asia Cup will be decided based on the medical report," an SLC media release stated. On Akila Dananjaya, he is set to miss the team flight due to a personal reason. "Akila Dananjaya will not travel with the team for the Asia Cup in UAE on September 11, as he has to attend a family matter (Birth of his first child).

Source: Sunday Times September 04, 2018 12:22 UTC