Pramod Madushan to Replace Injured Eshan Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup Team

Pramod Madushan has been approved as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Malinga was ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained during a T20I match against England on February 1. Madushan, a medium-fast bowler with 13 ODIs and 8 T20Is, brings experience to the team. Sri Lanka, co-hosts of the tournament, will face Ireland on February 8 in their opening match. Eshan Malinga's injury looks serious - he hurt his non-bowling shoulder while bowling the first ball after a rain interval. He's out of the T20 World Cup, and Pramod Madushan is stepping in. Malinga had been in great form, impressing in the IPL and taking 8 wickets in 8 T20Is for Sri Lanka. Pramod Madushan brings experience to Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad, replacing injured Eshan Malinga. Madushan has 12 wickets in 8 T20Is, with a decent economy rate of 8.63. Sri Lanka's campaign starts Feb 8 vs Ireland in Colombo. They're in Group B with Oman, Australia, and Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka begin their World Cup campaign on February 8, against Ireland in Colombo. They are in Group B, and will also face Oman, Australia, and Zimbabwe in a bid to qualify for the Super Eights.