Chameera has only represented Sri Lanka in one ODI thus far

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Sri Lanka pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been drafted into the country’s World Cup squad as a replacement for fellow seamer Dhammika Prasad.

Prasad was ruled out of the tournament after breaking his hand during a training session on Saturday. The injury occurred when Prasad was struck on the hand by a ball smashed back at him by all-rounder Thisara Perera.

Sri Lanka could have also picked Shaminda Eranga, but decided to go with the 23-year-old instead.

After having lost their first warm-up match against South Africa, Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in their second warm-up match against Zimbabwe on February 11 in Lincoln.

Sri Lanka’s first World Cup match will be against New Zealand in Christchurch on February 14.