Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Former Sri Lanka white ball skipper Dasun Shanaka has been excluded from the 16-member squad, while bowling all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne has been once again re-called for the ODI squad for the Afghanistan three-match ODI series which will be held from February 9 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The second and third ODI will be played at the same venue on the 11th and 14th and all matches will be played under lights from 2.30 pm each day. The selected 16-member squad has already been sent to the Sports Ministry for approval.

The selection committee headed by Upul Tharanga excluded former captain Dasun Shanaka due to his poor form as he did not succeed in the last Zimbabwe ODI and T -20 series which was p...