Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Sri Lanka will tour West Indies for a multi-format series, starting from March 3. The T20Is will kickstart the bilateral series between the two nations, followed by a three match ODI series and a two match Test series. The Lankans last toured West Indies in 2018 for a two match Test series. The home side […]
 
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Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Sri Lanka will tour West Indies for a multi-format series, starting from March 3.  The T20Is will kickstart the bilateral series between the two nations, followed by a three match ODI series and a two match Test series. The Lankans last toured West Indies in 2018 for a two match Test series. The home side reigned victorious as they won the series 1-0.

The West Indian tour will be Sri Lanka’s latest overseas assignment after the thrashing they received at the hands of South Africa last year. The Lankans lost the two match Test series, 2-0 on their tour to the Rainbow Nation. They have named a 20 member squad for the limited overs format. Dasun Shanaka will lead the T20I squad whereas Dimuth Karunaratne is the ODI captain.

As for West Indies, Chris Gayle makes a comeback into the T20I squad. The home side will be led by Kieron Pollard in both limited overs format.

Squads

T20I Squad

West Indies T20I team: Kieron Pollard (captain), Nicholas Pooran (vice-captain), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Fidel Edwards, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Lendl Simmons, Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Sri Lanka T20I team: Dimuth Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandima, Angelo Mathews,Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananajaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilshan Madushanka and Suranga Lakmal

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ODI Squad

West Indies ODI team: Kieron Pollard (captain), Shai Hope (vice-captain), Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Jason Mohammed, Nicolas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, and Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka T20I Team: Same as ODI Team

Test Squad

Sri Lanka Test team: Dimuth Karunaratne (capt), Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Roshen Silva, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Vishwa Fernando, Suranga Lakmal, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Embuldeniya

West Indies Test Team : Yet to be Announced

Key Players

Chris Gayle

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Chris Gayle will return to the T20I squad

Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss makes his return to the T20I squad after a span of almost two years. He last played a T20I for his international side in March 2019 against England. The 41 year old explosive batsman still has the ability to bat out the opposition from the game and is one of the most feared batsman over the globe. He has a strike rate of over 140 in T20I cricket.

Kieron Pollard

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Pollard will lead the home team in the limited overs format

Kieron Pollard, captain of the home side is one of the most complete players in the T20I format. He is explosive with the bat, handy with the ball and magnificent on the field. He bats at a strike rate 136 in T20I cricket and can play an anchor’s role in the middle order in ODI Cricket, where he bats at a strike rate of just under 100.

Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s talisman is a part of the Sri Lankan squad. Mathews is one of the most experienced all-rounders in the world cricket. However, his contribution against West Indies will be limited to batting because of his recent struggles with injuries. Despite playing as a pure batsman, he is still a vital asset for this Sri Lankan team.

Thisara Perera

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2021: Full Squads & Complete List of Players for Tests, ODIs and T20I series

Thisara Perera will be a key member for Sri Lanka on the West Indian tour

Thisara Perera is a player who does not get enough credit for his contributions to his national side. The all-rounder has represented Sri Lanka in 164 ODIs and 81 T20Is and has an amazing record with both the bat and ball. His performance in the tour will be a very vital for his side’s chances to perform well.