Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is a major doubt for the crucial third Test against India starting Saturday because of recurrent back problems.
The tourists have called up Jeffrey Vandersay in case the 39-year-old Herath cannot make the match in New Delhi, said team manager Asanka Gurusinha on Tuesday.
The veteran Herath bowled 39 overs of his left-arm spin in the second Test in Nagpur that ended with India thrashing the visitors by an innings and 239 runs.
“Rangana complained of stiffness in his back during the match. This happens to him whenever he tries to bowl a little faster,” said Gurusinha.
