Kumara’s injury became apparent during the first Test, which Sri Lanka lost by an innings and 40 runs. He didn’t take to the field during the final session of the second day, and scans revealed a right-hamstring tear. He will miss the remainder of the tour as he recovers.

The specifics of Chameera’s injury have not yet been made known, but Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal made clear that replacements would be needed. “Kumara is out for four to six weeks,” he said after the match. “So he's out of the next game. And Dushmantha is also injured. So we'll need to get another two quick bowlers.”

The pair joins Angelo Mathews and fellow quick Nuwan Pradeep on the treatment table, both of whom, like Kumara, have hamstring injuries. The other pace options in the squad are Kasun Rajitha and Vishwa Fernando.

The second Test begins on 1 February, and will be the first-ever played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.