West Indies have recalled pace bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph for their upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against Sri Lanka, as the Caribbean side named a strong 15-member squad.
The fast-bowling pair return to the Test setup after last featuring in the format in July 2025, strengthening a West Indies side eager to revive its fortunes in the ongoing WTC cycle.
Captain Roston Chase will continue to lead the team, while Joshua Da Silva and Amir Jangoo have also earned recalls following impressive performances in domestic cricket.
Jangoo, who played his only Test against Pakistan in Multan in January 2025, has forced his way back into contention after a prolific domestic campaign.
The wicketkeeper-batter amassed 411 runs in seven innings during the West Indies Championship, finishing second on the run-scoring charts.
Da Silva enjoyed an equally productive tournament, topping the batting standings with 413 runs from seven innings to secure his return to the national side.
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The two-match series will be played entirely at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, with the first Test scheduled from June 25 to 29 and the second from July 3 to 7.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed confidence in his squad and viewed the series as an important opportunity for the team to continue its development in red-ball cricket.
“Every Test series is an opportunity for us to grow as a team and strengthen our identity,” Sammy said. “Sri Lanka are a quality side, so we know we’ll have to be at our best, but we’re excited about the challenge ahead.”
The former West Indies captain stressed the importance of discipline and resilience as his side looks to improve its standing in the World Test Championship.
“For us, it’s about playing with discipline, showing character when the game gets tough, and representing the West Indies with pride. The players have been putting in the work, and we’re looking forward to putting on a strong display for our fans across the Caribbean,” he added.
The series comes at a crucial time for the West Indies, who currently sit at the bottom of the nine-team WTC table after suffering seven defeats in their eight matches so far in the current cycle.
West Indies squad: Roston Chase (captain), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican.
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