Colombo, Feb 18 (AFP) Sri Lanka on Monday brought in three uncapped players to its 17-member squad for the five-match One-Day international series against South Africa.

Debutant right-hand batsman Oshada Fernando was among those named for the series, which starts on March 3.

The other two newcomers include bowler Kamindu Mendis, 20, and all-rounder Priyamal Perera, 23.

Sri Lanka squad: Lasith Malinga (captain), Niroshan Dikwella (vice captain, Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Priyamal Perera, Isuru Udana, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha and Lakshan Sandakan. AFP SSC

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