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Who is Pasindu Sooryabandara? All about Sri Lankas concussion replacement in India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026

In a twist during the first Test, Pasindu Sooryabandara took the field in place of Dinesh Chandimal, who suffered injuries to his shoulder and neck while attempting to defend a boundary. Approved as a valid concussion replacement by the match referee, Sooryabandara now joins his teammates as India sets Sri Lanka a daunting target of 372 runs, facing a punishing chase on the deteriorating Galle pitch.