London, Jun 29 (AP/UNB) — Veteran fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out of Sri Lanka's squad for the remainder of the World Cup after contracting chickenpox.
The 32-year-old right-armer had taken five wickets in the tournament, taking 4-31 in the win over Afghanistan and 1-38 in the upset victory over England at Leeds last week.
Pradeep missed the loss at South Africa on Friday in Durham and has been replaced in the 15-man squad by Kasun Rajitha for Sri Lanka's last two games.
The 26-year old Rajitha has five wickets in his six ODI appearances.
Sri Lanka must win its last two games against West Indies and India to have any chance of reaching the semifinals.