Sri Lanka’s opener Pathum Nissanka will miss upcoming ODI tri-series against hosts Pakistan and England after failing to obtain medical clearance to resume playing, the board confirmed on Thursday.
Nissanka sustained a left hamstring injury during Sri Lanka’s recently concluded tour of England. Lahiru Udara has been named as his replacement in the 16-member squad for the seven-match tournament, scheduled to run from 18 to 31 October.Meanwhile, former Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka was dropped from the squad following a disappointing run of form during the ODI leg of the England tour.
