Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga will not be a part of the second Test at Colombo against India because of an injury.

Malinga led the Lankan pace attack during the first Test at Galle and took seven wickets.

Lasith was also announced man of the match.

Lankan physiotherapist Tommy Simsek advised the bowler to take complete rest as the player complained of a stiff right knee.

Fast bowler Dilhara Fernando would replace Malinga.

In the meantime, the 'carom' bowl specialist off-spinner Ajantha Mendis may replace Muralitharan in the second Test as Murali retired from Tests after the Galle Test.

In a warm-up match against India previously, Mendis bowled wonderfully and closed with figures of 6/67.

Former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has been named the vice-captain of the Sri Lankan team for the second Test.

On the other hand, Indian star batsman Virender Sehwag retained his number one Test batsman ranking, although his team suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the hands of Sri Lanka. (With Inputs from Agencies)