Sri Lanka has suffered a blow ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, as the opener Pathum Nissanka He is out due to his left hamstring not healing from an injury. The batsman was initially included in the 15-man squad but had to prove his fitness before traveling for the series. However, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that he was unable to recover in time, forcing the selectors to make last-minute changes to the squad.
This development delays Nissanka's return to Test cricket, as Sri Lanka are currently World Test Championship (WTC) Preparing for an important task in the cycle. This series new captain Where in Mendi The team's first Test campaign will also take place under this.
Pathum Nissanka out of Pakistan Test due to hamstring injury
Nissanka during the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in September England Injured left hamstring. This injury also ruled him out of the T20I series against Pakistan. However, he was later named in Sri Lanka's squad for the ongoing ODI tri-series, but his selection was contingent on passing fitness tests. This is another interruption in Nissanka's Test career, as he also missed Sri Lanka's home Test series against India in August due to a wrist injury.
In place of Nissanka, Sri Lanka opened the Born of Air Has been included in the test team. Udara is already in Pakistan, where he was called up for the ODI tri-series as a replacement for Nissanka. The batsman has played five tests and West Indies And India Has participated in two recent assignments against Sri Lanka in the format. He made important contributions during the Caribbean tour, where he scored 188 against the West Indies in Antigua.
Sri Lanka announces updated squad for Pakistan Test series
Sri Lanka will play two Tests against Pakistan which are part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The first match will be held in Rawalpindi from 9 to 13 November, while the second Test will be held in Lahore from 17 to 21 November. This series will be Kusal's first assignment as Sri Lanka's Test captain. The visitors will look to make a strong start under their new leadership while adapting to the conditions in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka's updated squad for the Pakistan Test series is as follows:
Kusal Mendis (c), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Udara.