In a severe blow to Sri Lanka’s T20 World cup prospect, Muttiah Muralitharan suffered a groin strain and would not be able to participate in the remaining of T20 World Cup 2010.

Team physiotherapist Tommy Simsek said Muralitharan has sustained a grade one strain on his right adductor muscle and will need up to three weeks’ rest.

On Monday, in a do or die situation Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka after losing the first match has to win this match if they wish to move to super eights.