Key Highlights:
- Several senior players, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer, have opted out of the T20I squad due to personal reasons.
- Evin Lewis returns to the T20I side after a two-year absence.
- Emerging all-rounders Terrance Hinds and Shamar Springer receive maiden call-ups.
- Alzarri Joseph is included in the T20I squad but Jason Holder remains sidelined.
- Rovman Powell will continue to lead the T20I team with Roston Chase as his deputy.
- Head coach Daren Sammy expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to compete strongly against Sri Lanka.
- The ODI squad features 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew.
- Shai Hope will captain the ODI side with Alzarri Joseph as his vice-captain.
- Sammy emphasized the importance of evaluating strategies and giving opportunities to emerging talent during the tour.
Squad Details:
- T20I Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (vc), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
- ODI Squad: Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr
The West Indies tour of Sri Lanka will begin with the T20I series on October 13, 15, and 17 in Dambulla. The ODI series will follow on October 20, 23, and 26 in Pallekele.
