West Indies won the toss and decided to field against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
After winning the ODI series, West Indies will like to extend their dominance over Sri Lanka in the two-match Test Series.
Hosts West Indies will be led by their newly appointed captain Kraigg Brathwaite in his first series incharge at home.
Sri Lanka are coming into this two match series on the back of poor-run. Their form in the longest format of the game has been a concern. So much so that it has sparked a debate in the small island nation with fans and officials seeking system overhaul to arrest the slide.
The wicket is likely to favour bowlers and it will be a Test for Sri Lanka to bounce back after losing T20 and ODI series.
Teams:
WEST INDIES: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua da Silva (wicketkeeper), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.
SRI LANKA: Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dushmantha Chameera.
