Sri Lanka loses Silva to injury ahead of Asian Games cricket campaign

Sri Lanka's Cricket Board announced on Tuesday that Silva would miss the upcoming Asian Games following the finger fracture, a development that undermines the nation's ambitions in women's cricket at the multi-sport event.

Silva's absence represents a notable loss for the Sri Lankan women's team, which had been preparing for strong performances across the Games' cricket competition. Her exclusion from the squad comes as teams across the region finalize their rosters for the continental championships.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board did not provide additional details regarding the severity of the injury or the expected recovery timeline. The setback adds to the challenges facing the women's cricket programme as it looks to secure medal honours at the Games.

Sri Lanka's women's cricket team will now proceed with alternative arrangements for their Asian Games campaign, with selectors tasked with finding suitable replacements for the injured batter. The team's medal hopes will depend on the performances of the remaining squad members in the tournament.