Injury cloud hanging over Sri Lanka quick

Sri Lanka suffered another injury setback ahead of the second Test against Australia in Galle with seamer Nuwan Pradeep suffering a hamstring strain during practice, a cricket board official said on Tuesday.

Angelo Mathews' side are reeling from injuries to their fast bowlers, with Dhammika Prasad and Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of the three-match series, while Suranga Lakmal had missed the opening test in Kandy due to an ankle complaint.

Another paceman Shaminda Eranga was recently suspended for an illegal action.

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The 29-year-old Pradeep, who has played 21 Tests, was the lone frontline paceman at Pallekele, which the hosts won by 106 runs to take a 1-0 lead against the world's top-ranked side.

The victory was a welcome one for Sri Lanka, who lost their two previous Test series in New Zealand and England.

The right-arm bowler, who took two wickets in the first innings of the series opener, suffered the injury on Monday during training.

"He has a slight hamstring strain on his right leg. His fitness will be assessed tomorrow (Wednesday) morning," Sri Lankan team manager Charith Senanayake said.

"He could be doubtful but we haven't taken a decision yet."

Sri Lanka fielded three frontline spinners at Pallekele and were always likely to load their attack with slow bowlers for the second Test.