Sri Lanka batsman Chamara Kapugedera has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury to his right knee. 

He has been replaced by opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka.

‘Kapugedara [had] a heavy pounding on the right knee when he landed on it awkwardly during a fielding drill this morning, and radiographic investigation has revealed a meniscal tear coupled with an acute tendon injury,’ a board release said.

‘Tournament and SLC Medical experts have recommended a supervised convalescence of two weeks, followed by a review of the injury.’

Sri Lanka play India in a do-or-die match on Thursday.

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