As the opening match of West Indies’ two-Test home series against Sri Lanka draws near, the region’s cricket governing body has announced an updated Test squad that brings four familiar faces back into the fold ahead of the first fixture, kicking off next Thursday at Antigua’s iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Wicketkeeper-batter Joshua DaSilva and batter Amir Jangoo have earned recalls to the 15-man squad, joining fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, who return to Test selection after recovering from long-term injury spells. The pace duo last appeared in a West Indies Test squad during the 2025 home series against Australia.
DaSilva’s recall comes off the back of devastating run-scoring form in domestic first-class cricket, having piled up 996 runs across the last two seasons of the West Indies Championship. For Jangoo, a left-handed batter, his standout performance in the 2025 edition of the regional tournament earned him his first Test squad call-up since January 2025. Jangoo ended this year’s championship as the second-highest run-scorer across the competition, headlined by a match-winning double century that cemented his case for selection.
Veteran all-rounder Roston Chase will retain his position as Test captain for the series, with head coach Daren Sammy saying his side is ready to embrace the challenge of facing a high-quality Sri Lankan outfit on home soil.
“Every Test series is a chance for this group to grow together and solidify what we want this team to stand for,” Sammy said in a statement released by Cricket West Indies. “Sri Lanka are a thoroughly quality side with match-winners across their batting and bowling groups, so we know we have to show up at our very best to compete. That said, the whole group is excited to take on this test.”
Sammy outlined the core values the side will lean into throughout the series, emphasizing discipline, resilience under pressure, and national pride. “The players have put in the hard work through preparation, and we’re all eager to put on a competitive, strong show for our fans all across the Caribbean,” he added.
The team is currently wrapping up a high-performance preparation camp in Antigua that runs through June 22, a camp Sammy described as a critical piece of the side’s pre-series planning. “This camp gives players and coaching staff dedicated time to sharpen the specific skills we need to prioritize against this Sri Lankan side, and work on the weaknesses we’ve identified in recent matches,” he explained. “It also lets us lock in clear objectives and game plans not just for this series, but for the conclusion of our summer Test schedule against Pakistan later on.”
Ahead of the opening Test, Sri Lanka will face a West Indies Select XI in a four-day warm-up fixture from June 18 to 21 at Antigua’s Coolidge Cricket Ground, a fixture Sammy said serves a key purpose for emerging domestic talent. “This warm-up game gives our up-and-coming Test hopefuls a chance to compete at high intensity against a quality international side, and it also fosters healthy competition within the wider squad for places ahead of this series and future fixtures,” he noted. Top-order batter Tevin Imlach will lead the 13-man Select XI side for the warm-up match.
Full West Indies Test Squad vs Sri Lanka: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales.
Full West Indies Select XI Squad vs Sri Lanka: Tevin Imlach (captain), Joshua Bishop, Jonathan Drakes, Karima Gore, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kirk Mckenzie, Keemo Paul, Kemol Savory, Ojay Shields, Nial Smith, Gilon Tyson, Kevin Wickham.