CWI said Hetmyer will join the squad ahead of the third and final encounter.The squad also sees the return of fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who had been sidelined since July 2025 due to a back injury, along with Gudakesh Motie, who missed the series away to New Zealand back in November.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joseph is in line to play his first internationals since Australia's visit last year after recovering from a back injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series, scheduled June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica, comes at the start of a crucial stage in the West Indies campaign for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Men\u2019s ODI World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Led by captain Shai Hope, the West Indies will also be aiming to extend their unbeaten home ODI series streak to five consecutive victories, with the last triumph coming against Pakistan in August of last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head Coach Daren Sammy says the team\u2019s strong recent form at home has boosted confidence ahead of the series against a formidable opponent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSri Lanka are a disciplined and skilful ODI unit, especially in conditions that demand patience and smart cricket. For us, this series is about setting the standard, intensity in the field, clarity with the bat, and consistency with the ball. We want to play fearless but intelligent cricket and continue building the identity we believe West Indies cricket should represent,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He added, \u201cIn our desire to make home a fortress in ODI cricket, I want the team to win moments consistently rather than relying on individual brilliance which we have stressed for the last 18 months.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSri Lanka are a disciplined and skilful ODI unit, especially in conditions that demand patience and smart cricket. For us, this series is about setting the standard, intensity in the field, clarity with the bat, and consistency with the ball. We want to play fearless but intelligent cricket and continue building the identity we believe West Indies cricket should represent,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c\/wk), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer<\/p>\r\n\r\n