Sri Lanka Test opener Kaushal Silva has been airlifted to Colombo after he was injured during training at the Pallekele Stadium. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Silva was struck in the head by a cricket ball during the training session.

SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva said the batsman had been hospitalised for further treatment. De Silva added that Kaushal Silva was out of danger and that his condition was not critical.

He has been placed under observation.

The Sri Lanka test squad is currently in Pallekele for practice sessions ahead of the upcoming tour of England.

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