West Indies will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series from June 3 onwards as they kick-start their preparations for the ICC World Cup in 2027. The 15-member squad named by Cricket West Indies is a blend of youngsters and experienced stars. One of the most notable inclusions in the squad is Shimron Hetmyer, who returns to the 50-over format for the first time in over a year.
West Indies squad for Sri Lanka ODIs announced
Shai Hope (c), 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
The West Indies side will be led by captain Hope, who has amassed 6113 runs from 148 ODIs that he has played so far. He averages 50.52 in the format, and has scored 19 hundreds and 30 fifties. In 2025, he scored 670 runs from 15 innings, averaging 55.83. Meanwhile, Hetmyer – who last played an ODI back in June 2025 against England – makes his comeback to the side.
While Hetmyer did not do that well in the recently-concluded IPL 2026, his performances in the T20 World Cup 2026 has warranted a spot for him in the side. However, he is set to join the West Indies side just ahead of the 3rd ODI, which means the Men in Maroon will have to function without him for majority of the series. Hetmyer scored 248 runs during the tournament at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 186.46. The left-hander last featured in ODIs against England in June last year and missed subsequent series against Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Alzarri Joseph returns to the ODI setup, having recovered from his back injury. Apart from him, the duo of Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph have also been included in the squad. Alick Athanaze, Johann Layne, Khary Pierre and Romario Shepherd have been dropped.
“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,” West Indies head coach Darren Sammy said.
The series marks the beginning of a crucial phase for the West Indies as they continue their push for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Currently ranked 10th in the ODI rankings, West Indies remain outside the automatic qualification spots, with only the top eight teams, alongside hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, earning direct entry through the rankings pathway.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI series schedule
MatchDateVenue1st ODIJune 3, 2026Sabina Park2nd ODIJune 6, 2026Sabina Park3rd ODIJune 8, 2026Sabina ParkWest Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI series scheduleShimron Hetmyer returns as West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka ODIs, eye 2027 World Cup spot Inside Sport India.
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