Sri Lanka have named their squads for an all-format tour of the West Indies next month and the most significant piece of news from the selection panel is a captaincy change in white-ball cricket. Kusal Mendis takes over the ODI leadership from Charith Asalanka and the T20I captaincy from Dasun Shanaka, with Kamindu Mendis named as his vice-captain across both formats. Dhananjaya de Silva continues to lead the side in Tests.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: The captaincy changes and what they mean

Asalanka retains his place in the 16-man ODI squad despite losing the captaincy, which suggests the selectors value his batting contribution while deciding Kusal Mendis is the right person to lead the side forward.

The T20I situation is slightly different, Shanaka, who captained Sri Lanka through the recent T20 World Cup where the side failed to make the knockouts, keeps his place in the T20I squad but without the armband. His experience remains valued even as the leadership moves on.

The tour represents a significant opportunity for Kusal Mendis to establish himself in the captaincy role ahead of a busy international calendar, and with Kamindu Mendis beside him as vice-captain Sri Lanka have two of their most important cricketers sharing the leadership responsibilities in the white-ball formats.

Wanindu Hasaranga’s return is the other major story

Wanindu Hasaranga has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads, his first return to competitive cricket since tearing his left hamstring early in the T20 World Cup in February. The injury kept him off the field throughout the tournament and ruled him out of the IPL entirely, missing his season with Lucknow Super Giants as a result.

His return to the squad for the West Indies tour is significant for Sri Lanka’s bowling attack across both formats, Hasaranga at his best is one of the most dangerous wrist-spin options in white-ball cricket and his presence transforms what Sri Lanka can do in the middle overs of any match.

What the Sri Lanka squads look like

The ODI squad of sixteen is built around Kusal Mendis leading a batting group that includes Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Janith Liyanage, with the bowling attack carrying genuine depth through Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando and Pramod Madushan.

ODI Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

The T20I squad brings in Lasith Croospulle and retains Shanaka alongside the core white-ball players, with Binura Fernando and Nuwan Thushara providing additional pace options.

T20I squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.

The Test squad under De Silva’s leadership includes experienced names like Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya and Lahiru Kumara alongside fringe players Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha who have been rewarded for domestic performances. Sri Lanka currently sit fourth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings with one win and one draw from two Tests, making the two-match series in North Sound important for their qualification picture.

Test Squad:

Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: The tour schedule

All six white-ball fixtures will be played at Sabina Park in Kingston, the three ODIs from June 3 to 8 followed by the three T20Is on June 12, 14 and 15. The two Tests move to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, scheduled from June 25 to 29 and July 3 to 7.