Pathum Nissanka sustained the injury during Sri Lanka’s tour of England in September. It forced him to miss the T20I series against Pakistan and the ongoing ODI tri-series. The right-handed batter was initially expected to recover in time for the tri-series, but he was unable to return to international cricket.
"Pathum Nissanka will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, as he is yet to recover from his left hamstring injury. The Cricket Selection Committee has named Lahiru Udara as his replacement," Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed in an official statement.
— Sri Lanka Cricket ?? (@OfficialSLC) October 27, 2026
Pathum Nissanka has played 19 Test matches, scoring 1,310 runs in 33 innings at an average of 42.26, including four centuries and seven half-centuries, with his highest score of 187.
Udara has represented Sri Lanka in five Tests and seven T20Is, including the recently concluded T20I series against Pakistan. He also featured in the team’s recent Test assignments against the West Indies and India.
Udara is yet to make his ODI debut. He has scored 3,017 runs in 102 matches at an average of 32.09, including three centuries and 21 half-centuries. He has another opportunity to establish himself in Sri Lanka’s red-ball setup.
Sri Lanka Begin Pakistan Test Tour With WTC Points at Stake
The first Test will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13. The teams will then travel to Lahore for the second Test at the Gaddafi Stadium from November 17 to 21. Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka in his first Test series as captain.
Updated Sri Lanka Test Squad:
Kusal Mendis (c), Anjala Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayaka and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
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