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Pathum Nissanka Ruled Out of Pakistan Test Series, Lahiru Udara Named Replacement
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What Happened?
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is out of the Test series against Pakistan due to a hamstring injury. Lahiru Udara will replace him in the squad.
Key points
- Pathum Nissanka was ruled out due to a left hamstring injury.
- Nissanka had not recovered sufficiently to participate in the series.
- Lahiru Udara replaces Nissanka and is already in Pakistan.
- Udara has played five Tests for Sri Lanka and scored 188 runs in the last series against the West Indies.
- The two-Test series against Pakistan starts on November 9.
- Kusal Mendis will captain the Sri Lankan team.
Key insights
- Nissanka's absence may impact Sri Lanka's batting lineup against Pakistan.
- Udara's inclusion could provide fresh energy to the team.
- The series is vital for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship standings.
Why it matters
This injury affects Sri Lanka's squad depth ahead of a crucial Test series.
Entities
Pathum Nissanka· PersonLahiru Udara· PersonSri Lanka· CountryPakistan· CountryKusal Mendis· PersonICC World Test Championship· Event
Source
Times of India
