West Indies name 15 for SL Tests; Da Silva, Jangoo recalled, Josephs return
Synopsis
West Indies have named a bolstered 15-man Test squad for the Sri Lanka series, with two wicketkeeper-batters recalled on domestic form and their two most dangerous fast bowlers back from injury for the first time since 2025's Australia home series. The Antigua Tests will reveal whether CWI's depth is genuinely improving — or still reliant on the same core group staying fit.
Key Takeaways
Cricket West Indies named a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , starting 25 June at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua .
Joshua Da Silva recalled after scoring 996 runs across the last two West Indies Championship seasons.
Amir Jangoo earns his first Test squad call-up since January 2025 , following a Championship campaign that included a double century .
Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph return to Test cricket after missing tours of India and New Zealand through injury.
A four-day warm-up match between a WI Select XI and Sri Lanka begins 18 June at the Coolidge Cricket Ground , captained by Tevin Imlach .
The squad is undergoing a high-performance training camp in Antigua from 12–22 June .
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on 17 June named a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with wicketkeeper-batters Joshua Da Silva and Amir Jangoo earning recalls and pace duo Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph returning from injury. The series is scheduled at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from 25 June to 7 July.
Key Recalls and Returns
Joshua Da Silva reclaimed his spot behind the stumps after a productive domestic run, accumulating 996 runs across the last two seasons of the West Indies Championship. His return addresses a gap in specialist wicketkeeping depth that has been a recurring concern for the selectors.
Amir Jangoo also earns his first Test squad berth since January 2025, rewarded for finishing second in runs scored in this year's Championship — a tally that included a double century. His selection signals CWI's intent to blood in-form domestic performers at the highest level.
Josephs Back After Injury Absence
Fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph make their return to the Test setup after both missed the tours of India and New Zealand through injury. The pair last appeared in a Test squad during the home series against Australia in 2025. Their comeback significantly bolsters West Indies' pace attack, which had looked thin in their absence.
This is a notable development heading into a home summer that also includes a final series against Pakistan. Retaining both Josephs fit and firing will be critical to West Indies' ambitions across the remainder of the season.
What the Head Coach Said
Head Coach Daren Sammy framed the series as a developmental opportunity as much as a competitive one. 'Every Test series is an opportunity for us to grow as a team and strengthen our identity. 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,' he said.
Sammy also emphasised character under pressure: '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.'
Pre-Series Camp and Warm-Up Game
The squad is currently engaged in a high-performance training camp in Antigua that began on 12 June and runs through 22 June. Players who featured in the preceding white-ball series in Jamaica joined the camp on 15 June.
Ahead of the Tests, a four-day warm-up match between a 13-man WI Select XI — captained by Tevin Imlach — and Sri Lanka is set to be played from 18–21 June at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Sammy noted the fixture serves a dual purpose: giving fringe players high-intensity match practice and sharpening squad competition ahead of both the Sri Lanka and Pakistan series.
Full Squad
Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales.
With the Josephs back and two in-form domestic batters recalled, West Indies enter the home summer with renewed depth — and the pressure of delivering results on familiar conditions.
Point of View
And Sri Lanka will know it. But the real story is structural: CWI's continued reliance on domestic Championship form as the primary selection metric is a double-edged sword, producing in-form batters like Jangoo while raising questions about the depth of the talent pipeline below the first XI. If the Josephs stay injury-free and Da Silva rediscovers his Test touch, West Indies have a genuine chance to assert themselves in a home summer that could define their Test trajectory heading into 2026.
NationPress
3 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been recalled to the West Indies Test squad for the Sri Lanka series?
Wicketkeeper-batters Joshua Da Silva and Amir Jangoo have been recalled to the West Indies 15-member Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. Da Silva returns on the back of 996 runs across two Championship seasons, while Jangoo earns his first Test squad selection since January 2025 after finishing second in Championship runs, including a double century.
Why were Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph missing from recent West Indies Test squads?
Both Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph were ruled out of the tours of India and New Zealand through injury. They last featured in a Test squad during the West Indies home series against Australia in 2025, and their return significantly strengthens the pace attack for the Sri Lanka Tests.
Where and when will the West Indies vs Sri Lanka Test series be played?
The two-match Test series will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from 25 June to 7 July 2025. A four-day warm-up match precedes the series, running from 18–21 June at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
Who is captaining the West Indies Test squad against Sri Lanka?
Roston Chase captains the 15-member West Indies Test squad, with Jomel Warrican serving as vice-captain. Tevin Imlach will captain the separate 13-man WI Select XI in the four-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka.
What preparations are West Indies undertaking before the Sri Lanka Tests?
West Indies are currently in a high-performance training camp in Antigua running from 12 to 22 June, with players from the white-ball series in Jamaica joining on 15 June. Head Coach Daren Sammy has described the camp as a key opportunity to sharpen skills and set tactical plans for both the Sri Lanka and Pakistan home series.
