West Indies T20I & ODI Squads vs Sri Lanka: New Faces Named as Senior Players Opt Out of Tour

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Shamar Springer, Terrence Hinds and Jewel Andrew are among the new faces named in West Indies squad for their upcoming white-ball tour to Sri Lanka. West Indies will play Sri Lanka three T20Is and three ODIs later this week.

With several senior players, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein and Shimron Hetmyer, opting out of the tour for personal reasons, it has opened the door for newer faces and returning players.

Uncapped all-rounder Springer and Hinds find a spot in the T20I squad that will be led by Rovman Powell with Roston Chase continuing in his role as vice-captain. Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis and Fabian Allen make their international return as Brandon King also returns from injury.

Head Coach Daren Sammy, who now leads on selection under the revamped selection system, noted the importance of this series in evaluating players for key roles and understanding the conditions ahead of future ICC Tournaments.

"The tour of Sri Lanka gives us a chance to test our depth and assess players in different situations, especially with several senior players missing out for various reasons, including a need for rest and rehabilitation from injury. We are confident in the squad's ability to compete strongly against Sri Lanka," Sammy was quoted as saying by Cricket West Indies.

The three-match T20I series starts on October 13 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, which will also play hosts to the second and third matches on October 15 and 17.

West Indies T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Tour 2024

Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase (vice captain), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.

As for the ODI squad, Shai Hope will continue to lead the side with Alzarri Joseph serving as his deputy. One notable inclusion is the young Antiguan wicketkeeper-batter, Jewel Andrew.

The One Day Internationals squad also sees the return of several key players, including Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford. The three-match series will be staged at the Pallekele International Stadium on October 20, 23 and 26.

West Indies T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Tour 2024

Shai Hope (captain), Alzarri Joseph (vice captain), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.