Sri Lanka Announces Leadership and Squads for West Indies Tour

Leadership Appointments for West Indies Series

Sri Lanka has officially announced its squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, which will include matches across all three formats. Kusal Mendis, an experienced wicketkeeper-batter, has been designated as the captain for both the ODI and T20I teams, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis will take on the role of vice-captain in these formats.

Test Series Leadership

For the Test matches, Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team, with Kamindu Mendis again serving as vice-captain.

Squad Highlights and Key Players

The ODI squad includes notable players such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dushmantha Chameera, enhancing the bowling lineup. Emerging batting talents Kamil Mishara and Pavan Rathnayake have also been selected as Sri Lanka aims to strengthen its roster for the next ICC cycle.

The Test squad features seasoned players like Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya, and Lahiru Kumara, alongside some uncapped and fringe players. Sri Lanka is looking to secure crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, where they currently hold the fourth position with one win and one draw from two Tests.

Selectors have acknowledged domestic performances by including Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha in the touring party.

Confirmed Venues

All six white-ball matches will be hosted at Sabina Park in Kingston, while the two Test matches are scheduled to take place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.

Squad Details

ODI Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

T20I Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.

Test Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.