Anushka Sanjeewani, Vishmi Gunaratne return for Pakistan ODIs

Sri Lanka have recalled wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with the selectors naming a 15-member squad led by Chamari Athapaththu on Friday (July 17).

Sanjeewani last featured for Sri Lanka at the 2025 ODI World Cup before being left out in favour of Kaushani Nuthyangana, who has instead been dropped from the squad now. A fit-again Vishmi Gunaratne, who missed Sri Lanka's last ODI assignment against Bangladesh in April, is also back in the squad.

Sri Lanka have also handed out a call-up to teenage pacer Rashmika Sewwandi, leaving out Malki Madara from the squad that beat Bangladesh 2-1. Besides Madara and Nuthyangana, Piumi Wathsala and Sugandika Kumari have also been omitted.

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the first one-dayer on July 23, with the remaining fixtures to be held on July 25 and 28. All matches will take place at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.

Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan series: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi