Lanka names three new players

Published - February 18, 2019 09:34 pm IST - COLOMBO

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

Right-hand batsman Oshada Fernando was among those named for the series, which starts on March 3.

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

The squad: Lasith Malinga (Capt.), Niroshan Dikwella, Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Priyamal Perera, Isuru Udana, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha and Lakshan Sandakan.

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