Sri Lankan selectors have recalled batsman Kaushal Silva, who last played a Test in January 2017, for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan in the UAE. Suranga Lakmal, who missed the three-Test series against India due to an injury, has also been named in the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday(September 20).
PAKISTAN VS SRI LANKA, 2017
Kaushal Silva, Lakmal return to Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan Tests
In Tharanga's absence, Kaushal is expected to open the Sri Lankan batting with Dimuth Karunaratne © Getty
Upul Tharanga, who has opted for a six-month break from Test cricket, is among five players excluded from the squad that was picked for the third Test against India more than a month back. In Tharanga's absence, Kaushal is expected to open with Dimuth Karunaratne. Dhananjaya de Silva, Malinda Pushpakumara, Lahiru Kumara and Dushmantha Chameera are the other exclusions, although Dhananjaya and Kumara feature among the stand-by players, in case a requirement arises.
Sadheera Samarawickrema, a 22-year-old uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman is also part of the squad which has another uncapped player in right-handed batsman Roshen Silva, who was roped in after Angelo Mathews was
