Sri Lanka [ Images ] have freshened up their one-day international side for next month's tri-series with Bangladesh and India [ Images ].
Several senior players, including Sanath Jayasuriya [ Images ], Lasith Malinga [ Images ], Chamara Kapugedera [ Images ] and Ajantha Mendis [ Images ], were left out as selectors looked to the future.
Former captain Mahela Jayawardene [ Images ], spinner Muttiah Muralitharan [ Images ], all-rounder Angelo Mathews [ Images ] and fast bowler Dilhara Fernando were not available due to injury.
Middle order batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, 20, was picked for the first time while 30-year-old batsman Chamara Silva and leg spinner Malinga Bandara were recalled.
Left-arm fast bowler Thilan Thushara also made a return to the side after a shoulder injury.
All-rounder Muthumudalige Pushpakumara, fast bowler Suranga Lakmal and off spinner Suraj Randiv [ Images ], all replacements on Sri Lanka's recent tour to India, were retained.
Squad: Kumar Sangakkara [ Images ] (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan [ Images ], Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera [ Images ], Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Silva, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thissara Perera, Muthumudalige Pushpakumara, Malinga Bandara, Suraj Randiv, Thilan Thushara, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Kulasekara [ Images ], Chanaka Welagedera

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