Samaraweera to captain President's XI

The 15-man side for Sri Lanka's President's XI, which will take on the South Africans in a three-day game, has been announced. Six players with international playing experience have been named in the team to give it a more competetive appearance; Thilan Samaraweera, who captains the side, Michael Vandort, Russel Arnold, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Rangana Herath and Dilhara Fernando.

The match, to be played at the CCC grounds from July 30-August 1, will kick of the five-week long tour, which includes two Tests and five one-dayers.

Sri Lanka President's XI Thilan Samaraweera (capt), Michael Vandort, Tharanga Paranavithana, Russel Arnold, Romesh Kaluwitharana (wk), Chamara Silva, Chanaka Wijesinghe, Rangana Herath, Umesh Wijesiriwardene, Dilhara Fernando, Tharanga Lakshitha, Reserves: Chanaka Welagedera, Gihan de Silva, Dinuk Hettiarachchi, Hasantha Fernando.