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Confirming the change: “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Technical Committee has approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathiran in the Sri Lanka squad,” the ICC said in a release.The right-arm fast bowler bowled just three deliveries against Australia before discomfort forced him to stop. He was unable to finish as he had previously featured in Sri Lanka’s matches against Ireland and Oman.The injury is also a concern for his Indian Premier League franchise, the Kolkata Knight Riders. The three-time champions have invested INR 18 million in Pathirana. With Mustafizur Rahman already released and Harshit Rana facing uncertainty for IPL 2026, the latest setback adds to their pace bowling concerns.The incident unfolded when he delivered the ball to Australian captain Mitchell Marsh and immediately clutched his left leg in visible pain. Although earlier comments suggested a hamstring problem, it was later confirmed to be a muscle strain. The team physio rushed in but Pathirana had to be assisted off the field, with Dasun Shanaka completing the remaining skip deliveries.