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Dinesh Chandimal taken to hospital for scan after sustaining injury

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury to his right shoulder and neck while diving to prevent a boundary during the first session of Day 4 of the first Test against India. Chandimal was assessed by the team physiotherapist an

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Editorial Team
August 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury to his right shoulder and neck while diving to prevent a boundary during the first session of Day 4 of the first Test against India. Chandimal was assessed by the team physiotherapist and doctor on the field before being taken to hospital for a precautionary scan, according to Sri Lanka Cricket. Sri Lanka Cricket said further updates on his condition will be provided once the scan results are available.

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