West Indies ‘A’ will embark on a historic journey to Nepal for a five-match Twenty20 (T20) collection, with seasoned Take a look at all-rounder Roston Chase appointed as captain for the tour, scheduled to begin on Saturday.
Chase, identified for his expertise in each Take a look at and limited-overs cricket, will lead a 15-man squad that includes established senior gamers and promising rising skills. The tour serves as a part of the group’s preparation for the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup in June.
Chief selector Desmond Haynes expressed confidence in Chase’s management qualities, stating, “Chase has exhibited spectacular work ethic and confirmed management qualities through the years. Since his T20I debut in October 2021, he has continued to make appreciable strides.”
Alick Athanaze, acknowledged as a rising star in West Indies cricket, will function vice-captain for the tour, offering help to Chase in main the squad.
Senior gamers
The squad consists of established senior gamers resembling Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy, Keemo Paul, and Hayden Walsh, who will present stability and expertise to the group. Moreover, rising prospects like Kadeem Alleyne, Joshua Bishop, and Mark Deyal may have the chance to showcase their expertise on the worldwide stage.
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Selectors have recalled left-arm spinning all-rounder Fabian Allen after 26 months away from worldwide cricket, whereas Andre Fletcher returns to the squad after a three-year absence from West Indies cricket.
Notably, Brandon King misses the tour attributable to harm, whereas Evin Lewis has communicated his unavailability for choice.
Significance of the Nepal tour
Each Haynes and white-ball Head Coach Daren Sammy emphasised the importance of the Nepal tour in refining the squad’s composition and defining roles forward of the T20 World Cup.
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The tour presents a useful alternative for gamers not collaborating within the IPL to have interaction in aggressive T20 cricket and for the teaching employees to guage the group’s depth and readiness for the worldwide event.
Full Squad: Roston Chase (Captain), Alick Athanaze (Vice-Captain), Fabian Allen, Kadeem Alleyne, Joshua Bishop, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Mark Deyal, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh.
The teaching and help employees accompanying the squad are as follows: Head Coach Floyd Reifer, Assistant Coach Rayon Griffith, Physiotherapist Neil Barry, Energy and Conditioning Coach Shayne Cooper, Group Supervisor and Analyst Avenesh Seetaram.
