KANDY, Sri Lanka, July 24 - Sri Lanka's leading
fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is likely to miss the start of the
triangular series against West Indies and India, the team's
physiotherapist said on Sunday.
Vaas struggled when batting in the second test against West
Indies on Sunday and had to call for a runner before being
bowled for 19.
"Chaminda picked up a grade one hamstring strain the other
day and at the moment he is looking at being out for seven to 10
days," physiotherapist CJ Clarke told Reuters after the third
day's play.
"At this stage he looks unlikely for the first game against
India in the tri-series," he added.
Vaas, who completed figures of six for 22 in West Indies'
first innings, will not bowl again in the match.
"We rested him when bowling in the first innings because we
did want it to develop into a grade two strain which could mean
he is out for three-four weeks," Clarke added.
"Batting was not ideal and we now have to make sure the
injury is not exacerbated by any sprinting."
Sri Lanka's first game of the tri-series is against India at
Dambulla on July 30.