Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad has undergone a significant change just days before the tournament's commencement, as pacer Eshan Malinga has been ruled out due to a shoulder dislocation sustained during a match against England. According to Business Recorder, Malinga, who is 25 years old, suffered the injury during his second over, which led to Sri Lanka's defeat by six wickets in the series. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on February 6, 2026, that Pramod Madushan will replace Malinga. Madushan, who last played a T20I in 2023, has taken 12 wickets in eight matches, boasting a better economy rate of 8.63 compared to Malinga's 9.41, as noted by ESPN. The replacement was approved by the ICC's Event Technical Committee, which includes notable figures such as Wasim Khan and Shaun Pollock, as detailed by icc-cricket.