Dilshan, Kulasekara recalled to Sri Lankan ODI squad for England series

Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan and fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara have reportedly been recalled to the 15-man squad for the five-match ODI series against England after missing the recent Asia Cup due to injuries.

The selectors have picked 13 of the 14 players who featured in the Asia Cup title triumph in March.

According to Sport24, Kulasekara will replace fast bowler Dhammika Prasad, who is the only player from the Asia Cup squad to miss out the series.

The first match of the series will be held at The Oval on May 22, which will also host one Twenty20 international two days earlier and the report added that the two teams would also meet in two Tests at the end of the ODI series.

Sri Lanka squad: Angelo Mathews (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne, Dilshan, Kusal Perera, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Dinesh Chandimal, Ashan Priyanjan, Sachithra Senanayake, Ajantha Mendis, Chathuranga de Silva, Lasith Malinga, Kulasekara, Thisara Perera, Suranga Lakmal.