Sri Lanka set to hand ODI debut to exciting all-rounder against West Indies

The Sri Lanka selectors have picked the exciting all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe for the three-match One Day International series against West Indies, which begins on Sunday.

Wickramasinghe has played two T20Is for Sri Lanka, including the opening match of the recent series against the Caribbean tourists, with Sri Lanka winning the series 2-1.

The 22-year-old is a handy right-arm pace bowler and bats left handed, and he has a series of strong performances in the Lankan Premier League behind him.

And Wickramasinghe’s inclusion means that Chamika Karunaratne remains on the outside for Sri Lanka, with the experienced all-rounder not having played for the country in any format since November 2023.

Charith Asalanka continues as captain in a squad that contains a host of spin options, including Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Jeffrey Vandersay.

Sri Lanka’s T20I squad

Charith Asalanka (capt), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

Sri Lanka v West Indies, Tour Dates

Sunday 20 October – 1st ODI, Sri Lanka v West Indies, Pallekele

Wednesday 23 October – 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka v West Indies, Pallekele

Saturday 26 October – 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka v West Indies, Pallekele