The injury leaves England with another selection concern ahead of the deciding ODI, with Jordan Cox in line to take over the wicketkeeping duties and bat in the middle order, as per Cricinfo.
Kamindu Mendis provided valuable support with 54, while Pavan Rathnayake added 48 from 39 balls. Janith Liyanage also struck a quick 32 from 26 deliveries as Sri Lanka finished strongly.
England eventually finished on 305/9, falling 16 runs short despite a late effort from their lower order.
Jos Buttler ruled out of 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka after hamstring injury
The former England captain eventually returned late in the innings with 27 runs still required from 14 balls, but he was dismissed for 69 at deep midwicket. His absence for the third ODI would add to England's growing injury concerns, with Jordan Cox expected to keep wicket at The Oval.
Harry Brook opens up on Jos Buttler's injury
Harry Brook acknowledged that losing a player of Jos Buttler's ability affected England's chase, although he did not put the defeat down solely to the captain's injury. He said:
With the series now level, Harry Brook believes the decider at The Oval will provide England with an important test ahead of bigger challenges.
The third ODI between England and Sri Lanka is set to be played at The Oval on September 27 and the match will give England an opportunity to assess their depth without Jos Buttler.
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