The absence of these influential players is expected to have a significant impact on the West Indies' performance in the three-match T20I series.

West Indies will be without their senior players Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein and Shimron Hetmyer as the quartet has opted out of the upcoming three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka citing "personal reasons." ( More Sports News)

Jewel Andrew, on the other hand, has earned his maiden call-up in the West Indies ODI squad. The 17-year-old has played only three List-A games and scored 165 runs at an average of 55. Explaining his inclusion, Sammy said that the goal is to give opportunities to talented young cricketers and added that Jewel has earned his place in the team.

Brandon King is making his return to international cricket after spending two months on the sidelines with a side strain. King had picked up the injury while batting against England in a Super 8 clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

West Indies will be without their senior players Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein and Shimron Hetmyer as the quartet has opted out of the upcoming three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka citing "personal reasons.

After playing in the CPL 2024, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein and Shimron Hetmyer have opted out of the Sri Lanka tour due to personal reasons.

One of the most notable returns is that of opening batter Evin Lewis, who last represented the West Indies in the T20 World Cup in 2022. His comeback marks a significant step for the batter, who has also been included in the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka tour.