sri lanka cricket have announced their squads for the upcoming multi-format tour of west indieswith the wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis Captaincy is being handed over in both ODI and T20 formats. The move marks a significant leadership change for Sri Lanka’s white-ball setup as Mendis will replace him charit asalanka in ODI and Dasun Shanaka In T20 International.
Mendis, who has previously captained Sri Lanka in 17 ODIs, will now oversee the team in both limited overs formats during the Caribbean tour. The selectors have also welcomed back several key names who have been ruled out due to injury, adding experience and balance to the touring party.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Ishan Malinga return after injury setback.
The biggest joy for Sri Lanka is the return of the star leg spinner. Wanindu HasarangaWho was ruled out due to a left hamstring injury. The injury caused him to miss the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as well as the IPL 2026 season. Hasaranga has now recovered and has been included in both the ODI and T20 squads.
fast bowler Ishaan Malinga Has also earned a comeback after an impressive IPL campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Malinga had previously missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder injury, but his recent form has convinced the selectors to bring him back into the national setup for the white-ball phase of the tour.
Another notable comeback has come in the form of a fast bowler Dushmantha ChameeraWho has returned to Sri Lanka’s ODI team after missing the home series against England earlier this year. Chimera recently presented briefly Delhi Capitals In ipl 2026 And will add valuable pace experience to the bowling attack.
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Nishan Madushka and Lahiru Kumara have been recalled to the Test team
Sri Lanka’s Test squad also includes a number of returning players as the team prepares for a challenging two-match series in the Caribbean. opening batter mark madushka His comeback comes after being away from the Test team for almost two years, he last played during the England tour in 2024. Ramesh Mendis Returning to the red-ball team after his last appearance against Australia in early 2025. Meanwhile, the experienced fast bowler Lahiru Kumara He is back after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the Bangladesh home series.
In T20I team, opening batsman Lasith Kruspule Has been recalled in 2023 after playing just one international match. fast bowler Binura Fernando And Nuwan Thushara Also included for the smallest formats.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka will begin with a three-match ODI series from June 3 to June 8. The action will then shift to T20Is on June 12, 14 and 15 before concluding with a two-match Test series starting on June 25. The Sri Lankan team is set to leave for the Caribbean on Tuesday, May 26, as preparations begin for a crucial overseas assignment across all three formats.
Sri Lanka team for West Indies tour
Test Team: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis (VC), Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjay de Silva (C), Milan Rathnayake, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.
ODI Team: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pawan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Zenith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis (vc), Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Velalage, Mahish Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Ishan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
T20I team: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Krospule, Pawan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc), Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Velalej, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahish Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Ishan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Frost.
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