Sri Lanka Cricket announced the lineup for the upcoming multi-format tour West Indiawith a wicketkeeper-batsman Where in Mandy has been handed the captaincy in both ODI and T20I formats. The move marks a significant change of leadership for Sri Lanka’s white-ball set-up, with Mendis being replaced Charith Asalanka in ODIs and Dasun Shanaka In T20 internationals.
Mendis, who previously captained Sri Lanka in 17 ODIs, will now oversee the side in both the limited-overs formats during the Caribbean tour. The selectors have also brought back several key names from injury layoffs, adding experience and balance to the tour party.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Eshan Malinga return from injury
One of the biggest boosts for Sri Lanka is the return of the star leg-spinner Wanindu HasarangaHe was sidelined due to an injury to his left thigh. The injury forced 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 named in both the ODI and T20I squads.
Fast bowler Eshan Malinga also earned a recall after an impressive IPL campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Malinga had earlier 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 set-up for the white-ball leg of the tour.
Another notable return comes in the form of a pacer Dushmantha Chameerawho returned to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad after missing the home series against England earlier this year. Chameera was introduced briefly recently Capitals of Delhi in IPL 2026 and will add valuable pace experience to the bowling attack.
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Test squad sees recall for Nishan Madushka and Lahiru Kumara
Sri Lanka’s Test squad also features several returning players as the team prepares for a tough two-match series in the Caribbean. Opening dough Nishan Madushka Last played during the 2024 tour of England, he was recalled after nearly two years on probation. Comprehensive Ramesh Mendis He returns to the red-ball squad after his previous appearance against Australia in early 2025. Meanwhile an experienced fast bowler Lahiru Kumara after recovering from the injury ruled him out of the Bangladesh home series.
In T20I squad, opener Lasith Croospulle He earned a recall in 2023 after playing just one international match. Pace bowlers Binura Fernando and Nuvan Thushara also included for the shortest format.
Sri Lanka’s tour of the West Indies will begin with a three-match ODI series scheduled from June 3 to June 8. The action will then shift to T20Is on June 12, 14 and 15 before concluding with the two-match Test series starting on June 25. The Sri Lankan squad will begin their crucial preparations for the Caribbean on 2nd May 6th. overseas destination in all three formats.
Sri Lanka squads for West Indies tour
Test team: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis (VC), Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (C), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Vishwah Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.
ODI Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis (VC), Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Malushin, Asshan Madushanka, Asit Pradushanka
T20I squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Kamindu Mendis (VC), Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushana, Nushan Madushana B.
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