London, Jan. 18 -- Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Mendis, who had sustained a nasty blow while fielding during a tour match against Cricket Australia XI, has been cleared of any serious injuries.
The 23-year-old got hit on the field by a powerful sweep by Jake Doran, following which he immediately left the field. He spent the rest of the off-field raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the tour. An X-ray has, however, revealed that there is no breakage or fracture in his finger.
Sri Lanka team manager Jeryl Woutersz informed that Mendis' finger is still sore but he is doing fine.
"We took him for an X-ray in the morning and it showed that he was fine. We're not sure if he will bat yet, because the finger is quite ...