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
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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.
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.
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"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.