Chandimal, Randiv Recalled for Pakistan ODIs

Colombo: Sri Lanka have made several changes after naming a 15-man squad for the first two one-day internationals against Pakistan.

Batsmen Upul Tharanga and Dinesh Chandimal, spin duo Seekkuge Prasanna and Suraj Randiv, and fast bowler Dhammika Prasad have been recalled after missing last month's three-match series against South Africa that Sri Lanka lost 2-1.

Paceman Suranga Lakmal was not selected because of injury while Ajantha Mendis, Dilruwan Perera, Sachitra Senanayake, Kithuruwan Vithanage and Kusal Perera were left out. The first game of the three-match series is in Hambantota on Saturday, with the second being played in Colombo on Aug. 27.

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Angelo Mathews (capt.), Thirimanne (vice-capt.), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Ashan Priyanjan, Lahiru Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dhammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Seekkuge Prasanna, Suraj Randiv, Thisara Perera.

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