Sri Lanka has recalled seamer Dilhara Fernando and all-rounder Jeewan Mendis to the squad for the upcoming one-day series to be played against Pakistan.

Selectors also have brought in fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep into the squad while Ajantha Mendis do not find a place for him in both the T20 and the ODI squads.

After a lapse of several years, all-rounder Kaushalya Lokuarachchi comes into the national side to play in the T20 version while seamer Isuru Udana too has made his way to the national squad named for the shortest version of the game.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play two T20’s, Five ODI’s and three test matches during the upcoming home series.

ODI squad

Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeevan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekera, Sachithra Senanayake, Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Pradeep, Dilhara Fernando

T20 squad

Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk),Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kaushalya Lokuarachchi, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekera, Sachithra Senanayake, Lasith Malinga, Chamara Kapugedera, Upul Tharanga, Isuru Udana

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