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The Sri Lankan team suffered a huge setback ahead of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan. The team's star batsman Pathum missed the tournament due to a nagging injury. In his place, 32-year-old batsman Lahiru Udara has been given a place in the team. Due to an injury to his left thigh muscle (hamstring), he was not allowed by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board. Earlier, he missed the T20 series against Pakistan due to a rib injury.

Lahiru Udara, who has come into the team at the no-nonsense position, has not even played a single ODI so far. But he is performing well in T20 cricket.

Udara, who scored 97 runs in three innings in the recent T20 series against Pakistan, impressed with 91 runs in the first match itself. He also excelled in the Lankan Premier League. He scored 434 runs in nine innings.

Sri Lanka Team for Pakistan Tri Series
Kushal Mendis (Captain), Sahan Arachige, Dushmantha Chamira, Sachindu Kolombage, Avishka Fernando, Asita Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Ishan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishra, Lahiru Udhara, Pawan Ratnayake, Dasun Sanaka, Mahish Thikshan, Dunit Wellalage

And Sri Lanka will be led by Kushal Mendis in this tri series. Teams of Pakistan and England will also participate in this tournament. The series starts with the Pak-Sri Lanka match on October 18.

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