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)

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

New Faces Named as Senior Players, including Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hosein, Opt Out of Tour to the Island Nation.

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.

West Indies will be without some of their senior players, including Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer. The tourists will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the island nation from October 13 to 26.

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.

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.