Prasad named in Sri Lanka squad

Prasad played in the one-day series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka

Pace bowler Dammika Prasad has been included in Sri Lanka's 15-man squad for next month's ICC Champions Trophy.

Prasad, 26, was selected ahead of regular strike bowler Dilhara Fernando and left-arm seamer Isuru Udana, both of whom were named as reserves.

The only other change to the squad was opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, who is in ahead of leg-spinner Malinga Bandara.

Sri Lanka won their last one-day international series 3-2 against Pakistan on home soil.

The ICC Champions Trophy is being held in South Africa from 22 September to 5 October.

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Sri Lanka squad: Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilina Kandamby, Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dammika Prasad, Lasith Malinga