Sun Oct 13 13:43:04 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Announces Squad for First T20I Against West Indies
**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka has officially announced its squad for the first T20I against the West Indies, with only one change from the team that played in the last T20I against India.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa replaces Ramesh Mendis in the squad, marking his return to the national team after last playing in the series against India in January 2023.
The squad retains the inclusion of Chamika Karunaratne, who replaced Dasun Shanaka in the previous game.
The pace attack will see the return of Matheesha Pathirana and Asitha Fernando, with Chamika Karunaratne as the third pace option.
The first T20I of the three-match series is scheduled to commence on Sunday, March 13th.
**Sri Lanka Squad:**
* Kusal Mendis
* Pathum Nissanka
* Kusal Perera
* Kamindu Mendis
* Charith Asalanka
* Bhanuka Rajapaksa
* Wanindu Hasaranga
* Chamika Karunaratne
* Maheesh Theekshana
* Matheesha Pathirana
* Asitha Fernando
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