Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the second Test against India, starting Saturday in Bangalore, due to a back injury, team’s captain Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed on Friday.

Addressing the virtual press conference on the eve of the second Test, Karunaratne also mentioned that Dushmantha Chameera, who sat out the first Test in Mohali, is also not available for selection as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.