Dilshan to miss last two ODIs vs New Zealand

Dilshan to miss last two ODIs

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has been ruled out of the last two one-day internationals against New Zealand with a sore back, team manager Charith Senanayake said on Friday.

"Tillakaratne Dilshan strained his lower back during a warm-up session ahead of the 3rd one-day at Pallekele and he batted with pain-killers," Team manager Charith Senanayake said "He has will not play in the two remaining games."

Dilshan's unbeaten century powered Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory and the hosts lead the five-match series 2-0. 

Dinesh Chandimal is likely to replace Dilshan in the team for the remaining games.

Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that Chamara Kapugedera has been included in the 15-man squad after Dilshan dropped out.