Upul Tharanga recalled to Test squad

Upul Tharanga has been recalled to the Sri Lanka Test squad for the two-match series against South Africa due to begin in Galle on July 16.

Tharanga, who was also included in the Sri Lanka 16-man squad for the first two ODIs, was appointed captain of the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team which will be touring England this week.

However, the left-hander has been included to fill the vacated opening slot in the two Tests as regular opener Dimuth Karunaratne has been omitted. Paceman Nuwan Pradeep, who was injured during the recent Super 4s, Twenty20 tournament, has been replaced by Ajantha Mendis.

Sri Lanka Test squad: Angelo Mathews (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne (vice captain), Upul Tharanga, Kaushal Silva, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Kithuruwan Vithanage, Dinesh Chandimal (wicket-keeper), Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis, Dhammika Prasad, Chanaka Welagedara, Shaminda Eranga and Suranga Lakmal.