Top-order left-handed batsman Devon Smith returns to the West Indies squad for the upcoming three Test series against Sri Lanka.
Anguillan Wicket-keeper Jamar Hamilton also earned his first call-up to the squad after strong performances over the last three years which included the Windies A Team series against the England Lions.
Commenting on the make-up of this squad, Chairman of Selectors, Courtney Browne said, “We have retained the core of the Test team as they remain competitive even after a tough series in New Zealand. Devon Smith had an outstanding year and players who excel to that degree should be recognized. We are trying to improve our top order batting performances.”
The squad led by captain Jason Holder is completed by Devendra Bishoo, Kraigg Brathwaite, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Kieran Powell and Kemar Roach.
The Windies will start their summer schedule against Sri Lanka in the first Test which bowls off on June 6 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.
The series also includes the historic day/night Test, scheduled for Kensington Oval in Barbados from June 23-27.
The period will also mark the 90th anniversary since the West Indies became a Test-playing nation.
SRI LANKA TO WEST INDIES 2018
(Start time in brackets)
| Wed, May 30 to Fri, Jun 1 | Tour Match – Brian Lara Cricket Ground, Trinidad (10 am daily) | ||
| Wed, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 10 | 1st Test – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad (10 am daily) | ||
| Thu, Jun 14 to Mon, Jun 18 | 2nd Test – Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia (10 am daily) | ||
| Sat, Jun 23 to Wed, Jun 27 | 3rd Test – Kensington Oval, Barbados (3 pm daily) |