The series marks the beginning of an important home season for the West Indies and comes at a crucial stage in their quest for automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup.
The Caribbean side will be looking to make a strong start against Sri Lanka as they begin a key stretch of ODI cricket, with valuable ranking points on offer.
All three matches will be played at Sabina Park, providing West Indies fans with an opportunity to see their team in action as preparations for future ICC events continue.
Led by captain Shai Hope, the “Men in Maroon” team will also be aiming to extend their unbeaten home ODI series streak to five consecutive victories, with the last triumph coming against Pakistan in August of last year.
The squad sees the return of fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who had been sidelined since July 2025 due to a back injury, along with Gudakesh Motie who missed the series away to New Zealand back in November.
Following his impressive performances during the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Shimron Hetmyer has been reintegrated into the West Indies ODI setup as part of CWI’s strategic build-up towards the 50-Over World Cup in October and November next year. He will join the squad ahead of the third and final encounter.
Head Coach Daren Sammy says the team’s strong recent form at home has boosted confidence ahead of the series against a formidable opponent.
“Sri Lanka are a disciplined and skilful ODI unit, especially in conditions that demand patience and smart cricket. For us, this series is about setting the standard, intensity in the field, clarity with the bat, and consistency with the ball. We want to play fearless but intelligent cricket and continue building the identity we believe West Indies cricket should represent.”
Sammy added that:
“In our desire to make home a fortress in ODI cricket, I want the team to win moments consistently rather than relying on individual brilliance which we have stressed for the last 18 months.”
The squad arrived in Jamaica on May 31 following the conclusion of the 10-day training camp at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
Fans can watch the exciting action all series long on ESPN Caribbean or listen to live radio coverage on Windies YouTube channel. For updates on the full 2026 International Home Series visit www.windiescricket.com and follow @windiescricket on all major social media platforms.
West Indies ODI Squad Against Sri Lanka
Shai Hope (Captain)
Ackeem Auguste
John Campbell
Keacy Carty
Roston Chase
Matthew Forde
Justin Greaves
Shimron Hetmyer
Amir Jangoo
Alzarri Joseph
Shamar Joseph
Gudakesh Motie
Sherfane Rutherford
Jayden Seales
Shamar Springer
Team Management Unit (TMU)
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer
Assistant Coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith
Physiotherapist: Dr Denis Byam
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Darc Browne
Massage Therapist: Harone Jackson
Performance Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
Content & Media Officer: Jerome Foster