Rajapaksa Returns: Sri Lanka Names Squad for West Indies T20I Series

Bhanuka Rajapaksa rejoins Sri Lanka's squad for the T20I series against West Indies, while former captain Dasun Shanaka is excluded. Chamindu Wickramasinghe retains his spot, as does Dinesh Chandimal. The series starts in Dambulla with top players like Wanindu Hasaranga making returns after injuries.

Dynamic middle-order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa is back in Sri Lanka's squad for the T20I series against the West Indies, though notable exclusion is former captain Dasun Shanaka. Rajapaksa, who struggled for form since January 2023, aims to bring explosiveness to the side.

Young all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe secures his place in the team, alongside veterans like Dinesh Chandimal and returning spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, after recovering from a hamstring injury.

While left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka is absent, the bowling attack remains strong with players like Matheesha Pathirana and Asitha Fernando. The series will begin this Sunday at Dambulla and will wrap up on October 17.

(With inputs from agencies.)