Zoysa to be fit for the West Indies series

Sri Lankan physiotherapist, Sean Slattery, expects injured fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa to be fully fit before the three-match Test series against West Indies.

Zoysa, 23, suffered a stress fracture of his ankle in July, forcing him to miss the Coca-Cola Cup, the Indian Test series and Sharjah.

Presently, the left arm seam bowler has started bowling in the nets, but Slattery feels there's no need to rush him to play competitive cricket: "Zoysa is alright now. There's no pain, no swelling and he has started bowling in the nets. But he has to wait for another two weeks before taking part in any competitive cricket."

Even if he is fit to play the selectors may prefer to wait until he has more competitive cricket under his belt. A comeback during the triangular series with Zimbabwe and West Indies is the most likely option.

Slattery will be with the Sri Lankan squad for a short while until Alex Kontouri returns from his study leave in Australia.