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

Sri Lanka will be without top-order batter Pathum Nissanka for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI series after he failed to receive medical clearance for a left hamstring injury. The injury, which occurred during the team's recent England tour, has not healed enough for him to compete, forcing his withdrawal just three days before the tournament begins on October 18, 2026.

Lahiru Udara has been selected to replace Nissanka in the squad for the competition against Pakistan and England. Team management must now adjust their batting lineup and integrate Udara quickly, as no timeline for Nissanka's return has been established by Sri Lanka Cricket.

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