Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against West Indies; Shanaka dropped, Rajapaksa-Vandersay return

The experienced wicketkeeper batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka's squad for the first time since January 2023 after impressive performances in the recent Caribbean Premier League and Lanka Premier League.

Sri Lanka Cricket announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies on Wednesday. In the biggest change, there was no place for the star all-rounder and former captain Dasun Shanaka in the 17-member squad for a three-match home series starting on October 13 in Dambulla. 

The experienced wicketkeeper batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been named in the T20I team for the first time since January 2023. Rajapaksa enjoyed a successful stint with St Lucia Kings in the recent Caribbean Premier League after showing consistency in the Lanka Premier League 2024 for Galle. 

Sri Lanka T20I squad for West Indies series

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.

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