The Sri Lanka Test team, which went to the West Indies plagued by illness and injuries, is in a crisis.

The second Test cricket match between the Sri Lankan team, currently on a tour of the West Indies, and the West Indies team is scheduled to begin today (03) in Antigua. The Sri Lankan team faced a massive defeat by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test match played between the two countries.

Despite that setback, several players in the Sri Lankan team, who are preparing to face the second match, are currently suffering from injuries, putting the entire team in a severe crisis. As a result, the difficult task of selecting the final eleven for the match has to be undertaken from a limited squad of only 13 players.

The injuries sustained by Sri Lanka's main fast bowlers, Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando, are a major blow to the team. Furthermore, with the participation of another fast bowler, Kasun Rajitha, also uncertain for this match, there is a high probability that Isith Wijesundara will make his Test debut in this game. Meanwhile, spinner Ramesh Mendis has completely lost the opportunity to play in the second Test cricket match due to a bacterial infection.

Looking at the batting department, talented opening batsman Pathum Nissanka is also injured, and it is reported that Lahiru Udara is expected to be called into the squad as his replacement. However, amidst the existing challenges, information has been confirmed that specialist spinner Prabath Jayasuriya is scheduled to play in the second Test match, adding some hope to the Sri Lankan team.