Sri Lanka recall Randiv for Pakistan ODIs

Sri Lanka on Tuesday selected Suraj Randiv for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan ending the off spinner’s three-year international exile. Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 15-member squad with all-rounder Thisara Perera and fast bowler Dhammika Prasad who missed the concluded series against South Africa.

Randiv last played a ODI for Sri Lanka in August 2011 against Australia. The spinner has picked up 33 wickets in 28 ODIs.

The series starts on Saturday in Hambantota.

Squad: Angelo Mathews (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Dinesh Chandimal, Ashan Priyanjan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dhammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Seekuge Prasanna, Suraj Randiv, Thisara Perera.

(The Hindu)