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Chamika loses four teeth while attempting a catch

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Second tooth rushed to hospital in separate vehicle :
Chamika Karunaratne is attempting to take the catch.
Chamika Karunaratne is attempting to take the catch.

Sri Lanka’s bowling all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne sustained an unfortunate injury while fielding during the fourth match of the ongoing (LPL) between Kandy Falcons and Galle Gladiators on Wednesday, the second day of the tournament. Karunaratne ended up losing two teeth and another two teeth were damaged after the ball struck him hard on the face while attempting a catch.

According to the Kandy Falcons team Director Shyam Impett “Chamika Karunaratne was admitted to a private hospital in Galle for immediate surgery. However, “Kandy Falcons Team Director said Chamika is stable and will be available for the Kandy stage,”. Actually after this unexpected incident Chamika’ lost two teeth while two other teeth were badly damaged and Chamika was rushed to a Hospital at Galle.

Louie Karunaratne the father of Chamika said Chamika is a very gutty player and this incident proved his commitment.He is always playing for the team and country while we don’t like to talk about the unpleasant situation after the T- 20 world cup as Chamika is disappointed with the issues against him said Chamika’s father.

Actually after the incident Chamika contacted me while he was being rushed to the hospital on the Highway. He was with his team doctor in the ambulance on the wy to a Galle private Hospital .From Hambantota to Galle nearly 40 minutes duration at 170kmph speed what a remarkable effort to get Chamika’ treated and Kandy Falcons franchises did arrange everything and thanks to them and team management said Louie Karunaratne who is also a former first class cricketer and renowned Badminton coach.

I saw this incident on TV while my three elder sons who are in UK also had seen it on TV .Both myself and wife wanted to go to see Chamika but he said it is not necessary to come and he is out of danger. I was chattjng with two of my friends at Galle and they gave all updates.

Actually Chamika came to the hospital with one tooth. However during the match interval ( after first innings) The officials and the players found the other tooth which was on the ground and immediately they rushed to Hospital with his second teeth in a separate vehicle and doctors did the surgery and made 33 stitches and then he came back to the team Hotel Shangri-la to join the team said Chamika’ s father.

The team Director Shyam Impett said Chamika’ has recovered and the team is ready to go to Pallekele for the LPL second stage. Chamika is taking fluids after his injury but team Doctor Cabral has given a Medical report and Chamika is fit to play next game tomorrow at Pallekele but it’s up to team management said Shyam Impett.Chamika gave his appreciation to all media and friends who were keen to inquire about his condition after the injury said team Director Shyam Impett.

Kandy Falcons led by Wanindu Hasaranga already won their both matches and are heading for their third win tomorrow.

Friday, December 9, 2022 – 01:00











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