Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal is taken to hospital for scans after injuring his shoulder and neck during Day 4 of the first Test against India. Multiple outlets report he dives near the boundary ropes to stop a ball, lands awkwardly, and needs assistance from the medical staff as he leaves the field for further assessment.
According to reports, Chandimal is first assessed by the Sri Lankan team physiotherapist and then taken to hospital for precautionary imaging to check the extent of the injury. Outlets describe the incident as a hard landing on the shoulder in the leg-side boundary area. All sources note that the injury was treated as a precaution, with the team awaiting updated clarity on his condition. For now, there is no indication in the reports of a serious injury, though the shoulder and neck discomfort needs confirmation after the scans.
The Test match context across outlets remains consistent: India has built a substantial lead after bowling Sri Lanka out, and Chandimal’s availability is expected to be important for Sri Lanka’s chances as the match progresses.
