Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara is struggling to be fit for next week's first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury, Cricinfo Web site reported on Wednesday.

The experienced vice-captain suffered the injury during Sri Lanka's tour match in Adelaide and is doubtful for the Test starting on Nov. 8 in Brisbane.

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"I would say it's definitely a grade one tear but we will have to see when the MRIs are assessed," Sangakkara said.

Sri Lanka play Queensland in a three-day tour match starting on Friday. Prasanna Jayawardene is likely to replace Sangakkara as wicketkeeper.

Source: REUTERS
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Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

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