Tharanga returned to Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan series

Sri Lanka have included veteran left-handed opener Upal Tharanga in 15-man squad for the five-match one-day international series against Pakistan in United Arab Emirates, set to begin on November 11 in Dubai.

Experienced fast bowlers Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga have been also included in the squad to consolidate the pace department. Fernando has not played since the tour of England in July.

Batsmen Tharanga Paranavitana, Lahiru Thirimanne and spinner Rangana Herath, who trio are part of ongoing Test series, have all been left out of the limited-over squad.

Tharanga returned to Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan series