Sri Lanka Names T20 Squad for West Indies Series

Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member T20I squad led by Charith Asalanka for their upcoming series against West Indies, starting on October 13 in Dambulla. Notable omissions include former captain Dasun Shanaka and pacer Dushmantha Chameera, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa returns to the national team for the first time since January 2023. This series will mark the debut of Sanath Jayasuriya as the permanent head coach after leading the team during successful tours including a historic ODI series win against India. The squad features a strong spin attack, including Jeffrey Vandersay, who is set to play his first T20I in over two years. The matches will also be followed by an ODI series against West Indies, highlighting Sri Lanka's recent resurgence in international cricket.