West Indies' Shai Hope Out with Shoulder Injury, Amir Jangoo Replaces Him in Test Match Against Sri Lanka The West Indies cricket team made an adjustment to their lineup for the upcoming Test match against Sri Lanka, as opener Shai Hope was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Hope, who had been playing in recent matches, will miss the game after sustaining the injury. His absence prompted the team to call up Amir Jangoo, a batter and wicketkeeper, to replace him in the XI. Jangoo, who has not played a Test since December 2024, will now take on a dual role in the middle order. The match, which will be played on a track with a mild green tinge under clear blue skies in North Sound, Antigua, saw the West Indies win the toss and choose to bowl first. Both teams are expected to prioritize fast bowling, as the conditions are anticipated to favor seamers over spinners. Sri Lanka’s lineup includes four frontline quicks: Milan Rathnayaka, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Kasun Rajitha. The team has left out their senior spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, opting instead for left-arm allrounder Sonal Dinusha as their primary slow-bowling option. West Indies have also selected four fast bowlers in their XI: Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph. The team’s batting order includes a recall for wicketkeeper-batter Joshua da Silva, who has not played a Test since December 2024. Da Silva’s inclusion adds flexibility to the batting lineup. The West Indies’ XI for the match includes John Campbell, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Joshua da Silva (wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (captain), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Jayden Seales.#sri_lanka #west_indies #shai_hope #amir_jangoo #north_sound
