Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Tri-Nation ODI series with hamstring injury

Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI series involving Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka due to a left hamstring injury. Sri Lanka Cricket announced on October 15, 2026, that Nissanka failed to receive medical clearance following the injury sustained during the recent tour of England. Lahiru Udara has been selected to replace him in the squad ahead of Sri Lanka's opening match against Pakistan on October 18.

Nissanka's absence leaves Sri Lanka without an established top-order presence, requiring team management to reconfigure their batting lineup for the tournament. Sri Lanka Cricket has not provided a specific recovery timeline, confirming that Nissanka will remain unavailable until further medical assessment and clearance.