Trio of Auguste, Andrew and Springer Earn West Indies T20I Recall

West Indies named a 15-player squad for the 3-match T20I series vs Sri Lanka in Jamaica, with 3 changes from the T20 World Cup squad: In: Young batters Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, plus all-rounder Shamar Springer. Out: Johnson Charles, Quentin Sampson and Jayden Seales dropped. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph rested for workload management ahead of the 2-Test series in Antigua. Auguste, 22, has played nine T20Is, 19-year-old Andrew has five caps in the format and allrounder Springer has previously played on six occasions. Shamar Joseph, who left the ODI squad to return home for personal reasons, is expected to rejoin ahead of the T20I series. Ackeem Auguste, 22: 9 T20Is, 164 runs at SR 138.98. One 50 vs Bangladesh last year. Jewel Andrew, 19: 5 T20Is, 78 runs. Last played vs Nepal in 2025.Shamar Springer: 6 T20Is, 71 runs at SR 157.77 + 8 wickets at 14.12. Took 4-for vs Afghanistan earlier this year. "This series is an important one for us as it's our first since the World Cup in India, where the team played with passion, fight and the togetherness that West Indies cricket is built on," head coach Daren Sammy said. "Our focus now is to build on those foundations, continue growing as a team and make our fans proud with the way we compete against Sri Lanka." The T20I series takes place at Sabina Park on June 11, 13 and 14. They are followed by two Tests in Antigua. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0 with the final two matches washed out. First T20 assignment since the 2026 T20 World Cup in India/Sri Lanka. Seen as key prep for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia/NZ. Shai Hope captains. Shamar Joseph also returns after leaving the ODI squad for personal reasons. Series starts June 11 at Sabina Park, Kingston, followed by 2 Tests in Antigua. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0 after 2 washouts. Head coach Daren Sammy: “This series is important… to build on those foundations, continue growing as a team and make our fans proud”. Shai Hope (capt), Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer