Major set back for Sri Lanka as Pathum Nissanka ruled out!

Major set back for Sri Lanka as Pathum Nissanka ruled out from ODI series Vs Zimbabwe due to suspected dengue

Sri Lanka’s dashing batter Pathum Nissanka will miss the entire ODI series against Zimbabwe due to suspected dengue infection.

The loss of Pathum Nissanka will hurt Sri Lanka, especially considering his recent form in white-ball format.

The 25 year old was the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in the World Cup with four consecutive half centuries against top teams.

With an impressive record, Nissanka has accumulated 1728 runs in 49 ODI matches at an average of 38.40, including one century and five fifties.

A release from SLC confirmed Nissanka’s hospitalization due to a suspected dengue infection, leading to his exclusion from the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

“Pathum Nissanka has been admitted to the hospital with a suspected dengue infection. Accordingly, the player is admitted for further management and will be out of the ODI series against Zimbabwe. Selectors have included Shevon Daniel in the ODI squad in place of Nissanka”.

Meanwhile highly talented batter Shevon Daniel has named Pathum’s replacement for ODI series.

The youngster has recorded 129 runs in seven List-A matches, boasting a personal best score of 63.

The three-match ODI series is set to commence on January 6 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo. The 50 over series will be followed by 3 T20I’s starting from 14 January.

Sri Lanka’s Updated ODI squad: Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Charith Asalanka (vc), Shevon Daniel, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Sahan Arachchige, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga (subject to fitness).