Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a 15-member squad for a ground-breaking three-match T20 Worldwide sequence towards Nepal, to be contested on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from September 27–30.
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This historic conflict marks the primary time the 2 sides will meet within the shortest format and types a significant step within the Caribbean facet’s preparations for the 2026 ICC Males’s T20 World Cup within the subcontinent.
Recent faces and rested stars
With the sequence staged exterior the ICC’s Future Excursions Programme, selectors have used the chance to mix youth and expertise. Six uncapped gamers have been included, lots of them standouts from the inaugural West Indies Breakout League and the continued Caribbean Premier League. In the meantime, a number of established names have been given a breather to handle workloads forward of a busy worldwide calendar.
Spinner Akeal Hosein will captain the facet, offering management and continuity inside a youthful group. Alongside him, the squad options acquainted names resembling Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Fabian Allen, and Obed McCoy, complemented by thrilling new abilities wanting to showcase their abilities on the worldwide stage.
Steerage on and off the sector
The Crew Administration Unit might be led by Rayon Griffith as Head Coach, supported by a powerful backroom workers that features former West Indies Head Coach Ottis Gibson within the position of fast-bowling advisor. Gibson’s presence, alongside assistants Nikita Miller, Jerome Taylor, and Jamal Smith, underscores CWI’s dedication to growth and technical progress.
CWI’s imaginative and prescient for the longer term
Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe emphasised the broader significance of the tour, noting its position in strengthening each the staff’s adaptability and the worldwide footprint of West Indies cricket.
“This sequence towards Nepal is one other vital step in broadening the horizons of West Indies cricket. It permits our senior males’s staff to interact with a passionate rising nation whereas offering invaluable match expertise in numerous circumstances.”
He continued: “Past the speedy competitors, this tour speaks to our long-term imaginative and prescient of creating a squad that’s adaptable, resilient and prepared for world challenges. Taking West Indies cricket into new territories and towards new opposition additionally helps us develop the sport, encourage new followers, and strengthen the model of West Indies cricket worldwide.”
West Indies squad to face Nepal in UAE
Akeal Hosein (Captain), Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisse, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Jason Holder, Amir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer.
Crew Administration Unit: Head Coach: Rayon Griffith; Teaching Guide: Ottis Gibson; Assistant Coaches: Nikita Miller, Jerome Taylor, Jamal Smith; Physiotherapist: Dr. Denis Byam; Therapeutic massage Therapist: Darc Browne; Crew Analyst: Gary Belle; Media Officer: Nicholas Maitland; Crew Supervisor: Dwain Gill.
Full tour schedule
1st T20I: September 27, Sharjah, UAE
2nd T20I: September 29, Sharjah, UAE
third T20I: September 30, Sharjah, UAE
