Pathum Nissanka for Sri Lanka - (Source: X)Following Sri Lanka’s lacklustre show in the T20I series against Pakistan, the caravan has now shifted to the tri-series involving Pakistan and England. The Three nations will square off in Pakistan, ahead of which Sri Lanka have dealt a heavy blow.On October 4, Sri Lanka had released their ODI squad led by Kusal Mendis. In the latest events, Pathum Nissanka, who was part of the squad, has been ruled out of the series because of injury.Pathum Nissanka Out With Injury, Replacement NamedPathum Nissanka has been struggling with injuries, and in the latest update, the right-handed batter has a left hamstring injury, for which he has not received the green signal from the Sri Lanka Board. Earlier, Nissanka missed the Pakistan T20Is because of a side strain.Nissanka suffered the injury during Sri Lanka’s England tour, and the right-handed batter is still recovering from the blow. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have already found a replacement.Lahiru Udara has replaced Pathum Nissanka in the squad. The 32-year-old is active in Tests and T20Is, but is yet to play solitary ODI for the Island Nation.Decoding Lahiru Udara's performanceAs mentioned above, Lahiru Udara has not played a solitary ODI game. However, he has been doing well in the T20 format. Recently, in the T20Is against Pakistan, Udara scored 97 runs in 3 innings, which includes a 91-run score in the 1st match.Lahiru Udara also had a brilliant Lanka Premeir League, amassing 434 runs in 9 innings. Now, the right-handed batter is expected to make his debut at the age of 32 against Pakistan. Nonetheless, the Island Nation will heavily miss Pathum Nissanka.ALSO READPakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, 3rd T20I Live Telecast- Where to Watch PAK vs SL 2026 Live On TV, OTT, App?Sri Lanka’s updated ODI squad for Pakistan Tri-SeriesSri Lanka’s Updated Squad: Kusal Mendis (c), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga , Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara,Lahiru Udara, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith WellalageKusal Mendis will lead the side as he has been unvelied as Sri Lanka's all-format captain.ALSO READAfsar Zazai Punished By ICC For Code of Conduct Breach In AFG vs BAN Only Test
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