Out come the West Indies, ready for their first T20I clash with Sri Lanka. Though they met thrice in ODIs, clouds rolled in twice – no play happened at all. Following that washed-out stretch, attention shifts firmly toward a trio of T20 showdowns between these teams.
Kingston hosts the games June 12, then again on the 14th and 15th. As the series nears, the West Indies revealed their T20I squad.
Leading the team versus Sri Lanka is Shai Hope, while names like Roston Chase appear alongside him. Among those picked are Shimron Hetmyer, plus several others making up a strong group. Jason Holder joins too, just as Akeal Hosein does. Many standout players fill out the roster, each adding depth in their own way.
Sammy comments on team selection
Now that the team for the tour has been named, attention turned to the main coach of West Indies. Speaking up front, he shared his take on how the players were picked. This next stretch matters a lot, he said, because it marks their opening assignment after the 2026 T20 World Cup.
After the World Cup in India, this set of matches means plenty. The group showed heart then, playing united – true to how West Indies cricket stands. Right now, progress matters most, growing stronger together while taking on Sri Lanka. Pride comes through effort, giving supporters reason to believe. That’s what Sammy told ESPNcricinfo.
Right after the T20 games wrap up, West Indies meet Sri Lanka again – this time in a pair of Test contests. A warm-up game kicks off on June 18, then the first Test follows on June 25, the next beginning July 3. North Sound hosts all the action, where the Windies aim to stand firm in front of their local fans.
West Indies T20I Squad vs Sri Lanka
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