Manager of Sri Lanka Cricket team Micheal de Zoysa said that Dinesh Chandimal will be monitored for 48 hours before a firm decision is taken on his further participation in the World Cup.

“However because of early diagnosis of his hamstring tweak, he may be unavailable for three weeks” Zoisa told.

Chandimal tweaked a hamstring in his right thigh when attempting a tight second run in the 41st over of Sunday's match against Australia. He immediately called for on-field treatment, but despite a rest and a rub-down, was significantly hampered by the injury.

Chandimal is the fifth Sri Lankan player to sustain an injury during Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign. Fast bowler Dhammika Prasad, slow-bowling allrounder Jeevan Mendis and batsman Dimuth Karunaratne have already been ruled out of the tournament, and Rangana Herath is still recovering from a cut to his spinning finger. Herath also remains doubtful for the match against Scotland.

Kusal Perera is on standby to enter the squad, having arrived in Australia and participated in training sessions with the squad, over the last week. However he will only enter the squad after Chandimal is given every chance to recover.

(With inputs from ESPN Cricinfo)