Eshan Malinga Doubtful for T20 World Cup After Shoulder Injury

• Sri Lanka pacer Eshan Malinga dislocated his shoulder during a match against England, making him doubtful for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
• The 24-year-old sustained the injury during his second over on Sunday in Kandy, forcing him to leave the field.
• Malinga will undergo an MRI scan in Colombo to determine the extent of the injury and his recovery timeline.
• The injury comes after an impressive debut Indian Premier League campaign in 2025 and eight T20I wickets since his international debut.
• Pramod Madushan is expected to replace Malinga in the final T20I against England, with other pacers like Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, and Dilshan Madushanka also in contention for the World Cup squad.

Why It Matters: Eshan Malinga's shoulder dislocation puts his T20 World Cup 2026 participation in serious doubt.