Eshan Malinga's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to a shoulder injury - Dasun Shanaka.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has said that pacer Eshan Malinga's participation in the World Twenty20 tournament is doubtful after suffering a shoulder injury in the second T20I against England on Sunday (01).

Speaking at the T20 World Cup captain's press conference in Colombo today, Shanaka said that the pacer's participation could not be confirmed as he is still suffering from a shoulder injury.

Eshan Malinga also missed Sri Lanka's third T20I against England on Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.

Despite the injury, the 24-year-old pacer was named in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad.

The incident occurred in the eighth over of England's chase when the first ball was bowled after the match resumed after a prolonged rain delay. Malinga appeared to tighten his left (non-bowling) shoulder after the ball was released, catch it and fall backwards. The ball itself was deflected, coming above waist height and awarded as a no-ball.

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The squad, led by Dasun Shanaka, includes an experienced squad including Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera.

Sri Lanka open their World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 8.

Squad: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pawan Ratnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathir, Matheesha Pameera.

Sri Lanka's group stage matches:

February 8: Ireland, Colombo
February 12: Oman, Pallekele
February 16: Australia, Pallekele
February 19: Zimbabwe, Colombo