• Sri Lanka recall Chandimal for South Africa series

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    Sri Lanka on Monday recalled former skipper Dinesh Chandimal to a 22-member squad led by Dasun Shanaka for a six-match series against South Africa.

    Chandimal (31) was dropped after a disappointing tour of the West Indies in March. He missed series against England and India.

    Sri Lanka have also added the uncapped Pulina Tharanga and Maheesh Theekshana for the tournament, starting on 2 September with three ODIs. The last of three T20I games will be on 14 September.

    All six matches (three ODIs and three T20Is) are to be played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo without spectators because of Covid-19 health guidelines.

    Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrema, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana.

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