Legspinning allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked in Sri Lanka 's 16-member squad for the Asia Cup . Hasaranga had injured his hamstring during their last series against Bangladesh which saw him left out of Sri Lanka's upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, but it is hoped he will be fit for the competition in the UAE.

Hasaranga replaces Dushan Hemantha from the squad announced for the Zimbabwe series, while uncapped batter Vishen Halambage has been left out in the only other change from that squad.

With Hasaranga's return, it means the squad going to the Asia Cup has four changes from the one that lost to Bangladesh at home, with Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Jeffrey Vandersay and Eshan Malinga left out. Batters Nuwanidu Fernando and Kamil Mishara come into the squad,

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