COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday brought in three uncapped players to a 17-member squad for the five-match One-day International series against South Africa.

Right-hand batsman Oshada Fernando, who made his international debut in the sensational one-wicket victory in last week’s Durban Test, was among those named for the series, which starts on March 3.

The other two newcomers include bowler Kamindu Mendis, 20, and all-rounder Priyamal Perera, 23.

Squad: Lasith Malinga (captain), Niroshan Dickwella (vice-captain), Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Priyamal Perera, Isuru Udana, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan.

Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2019

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