Milinda Siriwardena and Kusal Mendis were selected for the Test series against the West Indies, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.

Jehan Mubarak, who was part of the Sri Lanka team for the recent Test series against India has been dropped from the squad.

SLC said that Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara has confirmed approval for the squad.

The Test series begins on October 14 at Galle.

Sri Lanka Team for WI series:

Angelo Mathews (Captain), Lahiru Thirimanne (Vice Captain), Kaushal Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Janith Perera, Milinda Siriwardene, Kusal Mendis, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, P.H.T. Kaushal, Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera