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SL vs WI 1st ODI: Pathum Nissanka Ruled Out Due To Injury; Wicketkeeper Batter To Debut

Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of 1st ODI (Source:@DanuskaAravinda/X.com)Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of 1st ODI (Source:@DanuskaAravinda/X.com)

Sri Lanka have been handed a big blow ahead of the opening ODI against West Indies at the Pallekele International Stadium with their star opener, Pathum Nissanka ruled out of the game. The right-handed batter reportedly battled with a quadriceps strain during the T20I series and now has aggravated the injury ahead of the first ODI.

The 25-year-old Nishan Madushka is all set to debut in his absence. Madushka is  right-handed wicketkeeper batter and has played 10 Tests for Sri Lanka so far. Nissanka's absence will be a huge loss for Sri Lanka though as the batter has been in great form and brings stability and consistency to the table. He also has a double hundred to his name in Pallekele and in his absence, other batters like Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka would have to take more responsibility.

Sri Lanka Eye Another Series Win

Sri Lanka have been in good form lately across formats. They recently beat West Indies in the T20I series and in the last ODI series, they whitewashed India. So, they are high on confidence, and would be looking to continue the momentum under the new head coach-captain duo of Sanath Jayasuriya and Charith Asalanka. 

West Indies, on the other hand, are trying to bring their glory days back in ODI cricket after missing out of the World Cup in the format last year. Shai Hope is their skipper and he would be hoping that young players like Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty step up in this series.

Sri Lanka's Squad For ODI Series

Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

West Indies Squad For ODI Series

Shai Hope (c & wk), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.