Updated On: 31 August, 2023 08:50 AM IST | Pallekele | PTI
Six-time champions Sri Lanka will be without four main players in Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madhushanka

Shakib Al Hasan
Both, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka and his Bangladesh counterpart Shakib Al Hasan, rued the absence of key players on the eve of their Asia Cup clash here on Thursday.
Six-time champions Sri Lanka will be without four main players in Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madhushanka. “We can`t have control over injuries. The players who unfortunately missed out—Hasaranga, Chameera—they are big players, experienced players. But we have a young side and this will be a good experience for them and we are looking forward to the tournament,” said Shanaka at the pre-match press meet.