West Indies players during T20 World Cup 2026. Credits- AFPOn Monday, the Cricket West Indies announced a strong T20I squad for the three-match T20I leg against the touring Sri Lanka. The board has decided to drop three key players from their T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Under the astute leadership of Shai Hope, the West Indies fell just short of reaching the semifinal of the marquee tournament that was hosted in India earlier this year. If they had not lost to the eventual winners, Men in Blue, and South Africa in the Super 8, the story could have been different for the Windies. Nevertheless, they remained unbeaten in the group stages. Rain ruled, but SL won ODI seriesThe recently concluded ODI fold didn't let the Windies showcase themselves against Sri Lanka. In the first ODI, the visitors posted a mammoth total of 303/7 at Kingston against Shai Hope's men. The skipper led from the front for his 56, while Justin Greaves slammed an authorative 45. However, they were mustered for 262/10 in 49.2 overs, losing the first match by 41 runs. Also Read: RCB Fire Indirect Shots At Indian Cricket Bosses For Rajat Patidar, Fans Notice ImmediatelyThe second and third ODIs, scheduled at the same venue, got washed out even without a single ball bowled. As a result, the Islanders won the ODIs 1-0.Johnson Charles, Quentin Sampson dropped from T20I squadAfter the ODI series, the caravan would stay at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The hosts board has announced a strong 15-member squad, while reinstating Shai Hope as captain. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested as part of workload management plans ahead of the two Test matches against Sri Lanka. "Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was not considered for selection as part of workload management plans and will continue his training and preparation ahead of the two-match test series being held in Antigua," the Cricket West Indies said in a press release. Moreover, Johnson Charles and Quentin Sampson, who were also member of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, have been dropped. The board has not mentioned any reasoning behind the deselection. Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew and Shamar Springer have been named instead of the above mentioned. "Exciting young batting talents Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, are the three changes to the squad that featured at the global event in India and Sri Lanka, where the “Men in Maroon” fell just short of reaching the semi-finals," the release added. Players like IPL performers like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd will join the Men in Maroon after missing the ODIs. West Indies T20I Squad vs Sri LankaShai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer. West Indies vs Sri Lanka, Match ScheduleMatch No.SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableVenueSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTimingSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWI vs SL, 1st T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableJune 12SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSabina Park, JamaicaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6:00 AM ISTSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWI vs SL, 2nd T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableJune 14SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSabina Park, JamaicaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6:00 AM ISTSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWI vs SL, 3rd T20ISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableJune 15SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSabina Park, JamaicaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6:00 AM ISTSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAlso Read: Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya's Fitness Status Revealed For India Vs Afghanistan ODIs
