Cricket West Indies has announced a 13-man squad on Friday (May 25) for the three-match Test home series against Sri Lanka, starting from 6 June 2018 in Trinidad.

They recalled their left-handed batsman Devon Smith after three years following his stunning outing in the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, where the 36-year-old finished with 1095 runs at an average of 84.23 and including six centuries.

The uncapped 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Jahmar Hamilton also earned a national call-up for the Test series after his impressive display in the 'A' series against England Lions.

As per reports in Cricbuzz, CWI chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne said in a media release, “We have retained the core of the Test team as they remain competitive even after a tough series in New Zealand. Devon Smith had an outstanding year and players who excel to that degree should be recognized. We are trying to improve our top order batting performances.”

Browne signed off by saying, “Jahmar Hamilton comes into the squad after consecutive strong performances over the last three years and showed even better quality in the 'A' team series against the England Lions. We wish the team every success.”

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will play the tour with a three-day warm-up match followed by three Tests to be played in Trinidad, St Lucia, and Barbados respectively.

West Indies Squad:

Jason Holder (capt), Devendra Bishoo, Devon Smith, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kieran Powell, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich (wk), Shannon Gabriel, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach