 Russel Arnold is a familiar face on the international cricket circuit |
Sri Lanka have recalled batsman Russel Arnold after a year-long absence, following reports that the player has impressed with Sri Lanka A. Meanwhile, fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa returns after successful knee surgery and Muttiah Muralitharan is set to play for the first time in nearly a year.
Murali has been through two shoulder operations but has impressed in the last few weeks for Lancashire.
Fourteen players were named for two home Tests against West Indies.
Uncapped bowling all-rounder Gayan Wijekoon has been picked for the first time.
Paceman Ruchira Perera and all-rounder Farveez Maharoof have both been discarded, while two other players - Shantha Kalavitigoda and Nuwan Kulasekera - were unavailable through injuries.
Murali, 33, has taken 532 wickets in 91 Tests but missed series against South Africa, Pakistan and New Zealand during the longest lay-off of his career.
The first Test against a second-string West Indies side, missing key players because of a contract dispute, starts on 13 July.
Squad: Marvan Atapattu (c), Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Russel Arnold, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Zoysa, Upul Chandana, Rangana Herath, Gayan Wijekoon.
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