- Udara replaces the injured Nissanka in the SL Test team for the Pakistan tour. Nissanka has already missed the T20Is and ODIs due to a left hamstring injury. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to Marques Ackerman’s wicket, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC Rankings update. Marco Jansen had a five for or a wicket short in 58 balls every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed a hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt he feels like he’s been thinking too much. Mitchell Starc’s late push kept the match tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 1 day, 27th October 2026 Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026 Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026. 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scored 65 from 37 balls, Ireland v South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2, BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026. Cricket is still not the sport of choice in North East India and while a lot has improved, there is still a long way to go before we can compete on equal terms with established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached 133 in the first seven Overs, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batting gloves, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution in winning his T20I series against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the field, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session, but have since gained 81 runs for the fourth wicket Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 1st Day, October 28, 2026 Analyzing the game ridiculously, knowing what to do when: The West Indies spinner talks to us about what’s in his Hpened to bowling balls by Jomel Warrican in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “As of this morning, there has not been sufficient improvement” in the injured finger, Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka bowls out Pakistan for 110 to ensure SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. Lahiru Udara and Pathum Nissanka run between the wickets, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2, Colombo, June 26, 2025 Pathum Nissanka will miss the Test leg of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan tour after missing out due to an injury the left hamstring had already missed the T20I and the ODI.
- He will be replaced in the team by Lahiru Udara, who has played five Tests and seven T20Is for Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka had given Nissanka every chance to recover in time and named him in the ODI and Test squads subject to his fitness, but now there is hope of getting him back to full fitness in time for Sri Lanka’s tour of India in December.
Udara replaces the injured Nissanka in the SL Test team for the Pakistan tour. Nissanka has already missed the T20Is and ODIs due to a left hamstring injury. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to Marques Ackerman’s wicket, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC Rankings update. Marco Jansen had a five for or a wicket short in 58 balls every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed a hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt he feels like he’s been thinking too much. Mitchell Starc’s late push kept the match tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 1 day, 27th October 2026 Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026 Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026. 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scored 65 from 37 balls, Ireland v South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2, BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026. Cricket is still not the sport of choice in North East India and while a lot has improved, there is still a long way to go before we can compete on equal terms with established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached 133 in the first seven Overs, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batting gloves, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution in winning his T20I series against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the field, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session, but have since gained 81 runs for the fourth wicket Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 1st Day, October 28, 2026 Analyzing the game ridiculously, knowing what to do when: The West Indies spinner talks to us about what’s in his Hpened to bowling balls by Jomel Warrican in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “As of this morning, there has not been sufficient improvement” in the injured finger, Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka bowls out Pakistan for 110 to ensure SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. Lahiru Udara and Pathum Nissanka run between the wickets, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2, Colombo, June 26, 2025 Pathum Nissanka will miss the Test leg of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan tour after missing out due to an injury the left hamstring had already missed the T20I and the ODI.
He will be replaced in the team by Lahiru Udara, who has played five Tests and seven T20Is for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka had given Nissanka every chance to recover in time and named him in the ODI and Test squads subject to his fitness, but now there is hope of getting him back to full fitness in time for Sri Lanka’s tour of India in December. Nissanka’s misfortune is a lifeline for Udara, who may have felt mistreated after initially being left out of the Test squad.
The 32-year-old right-handed batsman, who has 8,771 first-class runs at an average of 42.57, had a late start to his international career but rewarded the faith placed in him with a maiden Test century during Sri Lanka’s tour of the West Indies earlier this year. However, this was followed by a string of poor performances as Sri Lanka hosted two Tests against India, after which he was dropped. Nissanka had also missed the India Tests as he was recovering from wrist surgery, which led to him dropping out after the first Test against the West Indies.
This itself was Nissanka’s first Test since June 2025 when he scored consecutive centuries against Bangladesh. Nissanka’s exclusion from the Test team during this period was also due to injury treatment. Making his debut in 2021, Nissanka has cemented his place across all formats, making him one of Sri Lanka’s few all-format stars.
His 19 Tests yielded a total of 1310 runs at an average of 42.25, including four hundreds and seven fifties. Lahiru Udara and Pathum Nissanka run between the wickets, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2, Colombo, June 26, 2025, History: 1560225+
