T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's Ishan Malinga Suffers Shoulder Injury, World Cup Doubtful

• Sri Lanka faces a major setback as fast bowler Ishan Malinga sustains a shoulder injury ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
• Malinga, 24, injured his shoulder during the second over against England on Sunday and could not continue playing.
• He will undergo an MRI scan to determine the severity of the injury and the next steps for his recovery.
• The injury puts Malinga's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in doubt, a significant blow given his recent performance.
• Potential replacements include Pramod Madushan and Nuwan Thushara, with Sri Lanka yet to finalize their World Cup squad.

Why It Matters: Star bowler Ishan Malinga's shoulder injury puts his T20 World Cup participation in doubt for Sri Lanka.