Sri Lanka vs England: Injured Jonny Bairstow out of fifth ODI, one-off T20I

The first Test between Sri Lanka and England is in Galle from November 6 and England will hope the Bairstow recovers in time.

Jonny Bairstow reacts as he walks off the field after injuring his ankle. (AFP image)

England will not be able to call on the services of wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow in the fifth ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday or the one-off Twenty20 international that follows.

Bairstow twisted his right ankle while playing football during training ahead of the fourth ODI on Sunday – which England won to claim the series with a game to spare – and was replaced by Alex Hales.

A statement by the ECB Monday said: “He will be monitored and assessed on a daily basis by the England medical team in Sri Lanka and a further update will be given in due course on his fitness ahead of the three-match Test series starting next month.”

The first Test between Sri Lanka and England is in Galle from November 6 and England will hope the Bairstow recovers in time. Should he not, Jos Buttler will keep wickets.