Dilshan fractures finger, could miss one-dayers

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan is a doubtful starter for the five-match one-day series against Pakistan, starting on July 30, team manager Brendon Kuruppu said.

Dilshan fractured his right index finger while keeping wicket during the ongoing third Test against Pakistan and also required stitches above his left eye after being hit while batting.

"We are monitoring Dilshan's progress carefully, but at the moment he is doubtful for the first few one-dayers," Kuruppu told reporters on Tuesday.

Kuruppu said it was uncertain whether Dilshan would bat in Sri Lanka's second innings.

"Our medical team will assess his condition before taking a final decision on his fitness and he will bat in the second innings only if it is really necessary."