Sri Lanka, NZ ready for semi-final
Published:Monday | March 28, 2011 | 1:49 PM
Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is an injury doubt for tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the R. Premdasa Stadium.
The 38-year-old, who will retire after the tournament, is struggling with a hamstring injury and knee problem.
If Muralitharan fails to recover in time he may be replaced by fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara.
Meanwhile, New Zealand paceman Andy McKay has replaced injured Kyle Mills, although Daryl Tuffey is likely to start.
The Black Caps defeated South Africa by 49 runs to reach the semi-finals.
However, New Zealand have failed to get past the last four stage in their previous five attempts.
Co-host India and Pakistan will contest the second semi-final on Wednesday in Mohali.