Both Sri Lanka and West Indies had disappointing World Test Championship debuts in the 2019-2021 cycle, finishing seventh and eighth respectively. In the upcoming edition, both sides will be keen to start on a positive note after the mistakes of the first edition.
In August this year, the Windies played two Tests against Pakistan, winning one and losing one, while this is Sri Lanka's first series in the new World Test Championship cycle.
Galle, where they will be playing both of their Test matches, does not hold too many happy memories for the West Indies. Other than Chris Gayle's 333* at this venue in 2010, West Indies have lost all three matches played here.
In 2015, they lost an innings at this venue. Further, Sri Lanka hasn't lost a single Test match at home against the West Indies, who have a history of losing to them.
Jeremy Solozano is the only new face in Craig Brathwaite's squad of 15, which includes former skipper Jason Holder. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's 22-member squad combines youth and experience in this series.
West Indies will play Test series against Sri Lanka from November 21-25 2021at Galle International Stadium, Galle