West Indies Reload for Sri Lanka Tests: A Strong 15-Man Squad Named

The Caribbean team is looking to capitalize on familiar conditions and continue preparations for the remaining fixtures in the Test calendar. All-rounder Roston Chase will captain the squad, with the team aiming to build momentum before later home Tests against Pakistan and a two-match tour of Bangladesh.

The squad receives a major boost with the return of wicketkeeper-batter Joshua Da Silva, who returns after an outstanding domestic campaign. Da Silva accumulated 996 runs across the last two seasons of the West Indies Championship, reinforcing his credentials as one of the region's most dependable red-ball performers.

Additionally, Amir Jangoo is also earning a recall, whose impressive Championship form included a double century and saw him finish second among the competition's leading run-scorers. The selection marks Jangoo's first Test squad inclusion since January 2025.

The West Indies pace attack receives another boost with the return of fast-bowling duo Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph. The two fast bowlers missed recent Test tours of India and New Zealand due to injury but are now back in contention after last featuring in the Test setup during the 2025 home series against Australia.

Head coach Daren Sammy emphasized that the upcoming series represents another important opportunity for the team to continue developing its identity in the longest format. Every Test series is an opportunity for us to grow as a team and strengthen our identity, Sammy said.

Sammy added that the group's focus remains on discipline, resilience, and pride in representing the region. For us, it's about playing with discipline, showing character when the game gets tough, and representing the West Indies with pride, Sammy added.

The West Indies Test squad is currently involved in a high-performance training camp in Antigua, running from June 12 to June 22. Players involved in the recent white-ball series in Jamaica joined the camp on June 15. The programme has focused on technical refinement, match-specific preparation, fitness conditioning, and team-building exercises.

Before the Test series begins, Sri Lanka will face a 13-member West Indies Select XI in a four-day warm-up match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground from June 18-21.

The West Indies now turn their attention toward a crucial home summer, seeking stronger performances in Test cricket and a positive conclusion to the current World Test Championship cycle.

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