As the Caribbean cricket community gears up for the upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka, Cricket West Indies has announced a reshuffled Test squad headlined by the return of several key players ahead of the opening fixture kicking off next Thursday at Antigua’s iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Wicketkeeper-batter Joshua DaSilva and left-handed batsman Amir Jangoo have earned their way back into the Test fold, joining fast bowling pair Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, who are returning to competitive Test squad selection following recovery from injury. The two fast bowlers last appeared in a Test squad during the Caribbean’s home series against Australia in 2025.
DaSilva’s recall comes on the back of blistering form across the past two editions of the West Indies Championship, where he accumulated a staggering 996 runs to push his case for selection. For Jangoo, a stellar 2026 regional campaign cemented his spot in the squad: he ended the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer and notched a double century, earning his first Test call-up since January 2025. Roston Chase will remain at the helm of the side as captain, with the full 15-man squad released officially by CWI.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has expressed enthusiasm for the challenge of facing a well-rounded Sri Lankan side on home soil this summer. “Every Test series is a chance for this group to grow collectively and build a stronger team identity,” Sammy noted. “Sri Lanka is a high-quality opponent, so we know we have to perform at our very best to get results, but the entire squad is excited for the test that lies ahead.”
Sammy outlined the core values the team is focusing on ahead of the series, saying, “For us, success comes down to playing with consistent discipline, showing character when matches enter tough phases, and representing the West Indies with pride. The players have put in the hard work during preparations, and we’re eager to put on a strong performance for our fans across the Caribbean.”
The team is currently wrapped up in a high-performance training camp in Antigua, which will run through June 22, and Sammy opened up about the camp’s critical role in pre-series preparations. “This camp is a key part of getting ready for Sri Lanka. It gives players and coaching staff dedicated time to sharpen the specific skills we need to target against this opponent, and align on our gameplan. It also lets us lock in clear objectives and strategy for the back half of our summer, when we face Pakistan.”
Beyond the training camp, a four-day warm-up fixture scheduled between June 18 and 21 at Coolidge Cricket Ground will give emerging players a chance to prove themselves against the visiting Sri Lankan side before the first Test. “This warm-up game creates space for our Test hopefuls to compete in high-intensity match play, and fosters healthy competition within the setup for future series selection,” Sammy added. Tevin Imlach has been named captain of the 13-man West Indies Select XI for the warm-up encounter, which includes several members of the full Test squad looking to find match rhythm ahead of the opening Test.