Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera could be thrust straight into World Cup action against Afghanistan following his late call-up into the squad, according to assistant coach Naveed Nawaz.

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and and pacer Dushmantha Chameera were left out as Sri Lanka named their 15-member squad for the World Cup on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka paceman Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of Thursday's crunch T20 World Cup clash against Netherlands with a calf strain in another injury blow for the former champions.