Fernando included for ODI's

Dilhara Fernando has been included in Sri Lanka's squads for the one-day series against India and the ICC Champions Trophy.

The fast bowler missed the Test series because of a leg injury but has been declared fit for the start of the ODI series, which begins in Dambulla on August 18.

Bowler Farveez Maharoof has also been named in the Champions Trophy line-up providing he can prove his fitness following a side strain.

Lasith Malinga is still battling a knee injury though and has not been included despite being handed a place in the provisional squad.

The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan between September 11 and 28.

Squad for India series: Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Kaushal Weeraratne, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekera, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Mahela Udawatte, Dilhara Fernando.

Squad for Champions Trophy: Mahela Jayawardene (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Chamara Kapugedera, Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekera, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Mahela Udawatte, Dilhara Fernando, Jehan Mubarak.

 


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