Former Sri Lanka [ Images ] captain Marvan Atapattu [ Images ] has been named in a 15-man squad for the one-day triangular series also involving South Africa [ Images ] and India [ Images ].

Atapattu, 35, returns after a five-month absence having recovered from an acute disc problem in his lower back that required surgery in May.

Atapattu has been a cornerstone of the top order for a decade, scoring 5,330 runs in 88 tests and 8,233 runs in 253 one-day internationals.

The selectors have decided to retain Mahela Jayawardene [ Images ] as captain until Atapattu has proved his fitness under match conditions.

Kumar Sangakkara [ Images ] will stay as vice-captain.

Atapattu has been earmarked for a new middle order role at number five following the successes of Sanath Jayasuriya [ Images ], Upul Tharanga and Jayawardene as the top three in England [ Images ].

The tri-series will be played from August 14-29 with all the matches taking place in Colombo.

Sri Lanka squad:

Mahela Jayawardene (Capt), Marvan Atapattu, Kumar Sangakkara, Muttiah Muralitharan [ Images ], Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan [ Images ], Chamara Kapugedera [ Images ], Farveez Maharoof, Chaminda Vaas [ Images ], Lasith Malinga [ Images ], Dilhara Fernando, Malinga Bandara, Ruchira Perera, Prasanna Jayawardene [ Images ]