Sri Lanka name squads for all-format West Indies challenge
The tour will begin with the ODI series, featuring three games before moving into as many T20Is and concluding with two Test matches.
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Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming tour of West Indies, with the series set to feature all three formats.
Experienced wicket-keeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been appointed captain for both the ODI and T20I squads, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis will serve as vice-captain in the two white-ball formats.
For the Test series, Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the side, with Kamindu Mendis named vice-captain once again.
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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.
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Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka continues his fiery form with a quick 62 runs off 41 balls against Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The ODI squad features the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera strengthening the bowling attack.
Young batting prospects Kamil Mishara and Pavan Rathnayake have also earned selection as Sri Lanka continue to build towards the next ICC cycle.
The red-ball squad includes experienced names such as Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya and Lahiru Kumara, alongside uncapped and fringe players as Sri Lanka look to add important points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. They currently occupy the fourth spot in the standings, with a win and draw in two Tests
Selectors have also rewarded domestic performers including Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha with places in the touring party.
All six white-ball games will take place at Sabina Park, Kingston, while the two Tests are set for Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.
Fixtures:
1st ODI – June 3
2nd ODI – June 6
3rd ODI – June 8
1st T20I – June 12
2nd T20I – June 14
3rd T20I – June 15
1st Test – June 25 to 29
2nd Test – July 3 to 7
Source:- https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/sri-lanka-name-squads-for-all-format-west-indies-challenge
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