The aggressive left-handed batsman will join the squad in Sydney and is available for selection for the third game, Sri Lankan selector KM Nelson told AFP.

Sri Lanka will take on Australia in their next game at Sydney on Sunday.

Jayasuriya, 36, was part of Sri Lanka's squad on the twin tours of New Zealand and Australia but had to return home when he aggravated the injury after slipping in the bathroom on the morning of the second match at Christchurch.

The national selectors said Jayasuriya's inclusion strengthens the team as he is now able to bat, bowl and field after passing a strenuous fitness test at home.

The Sri Lankan selectors said seamer Akalanka Ganegame will also join the squad to replace Farveez Maharoof, who was ruled out due to a groin injury.