Sri Lanka's Mathews out of remaining limited overs series against Australia

29-year-old limped off during his knock in the fourth ODI in Dambulla on Wednesday

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Australia due to a calf muscle injury, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday.

Mathews limped off during his knock in the fourth match as Australia secured a six-wicket win in Dambulla on Wednesday, giving the visitors an unassailable 3-1 lead heading into the final game in Kandy on Sunday. The 29-year-old will also miss the two T20I matches against the Australians.

"Angelo's MRI and clinical symptoms are both consistent with a medial calf muscle injury. He is not expected to be available for the remainder of the Australian series," SLC said in a statement.