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West Indies confirm squad for three T20Is against Nepal in Sharjah, bring in five uncapped players

Thursday, 18-Sep-2025, 06:48 AM
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West Indies have confirmed their squad to face Nepal in a series of three T20Is set to take place later this month in Sharjah. The Caribbean side has decided to rest some of their experienced stars: Shai Hope, pacer Alzarri Joseph and batter Johnson Charles. Following the decision to rest key players, West Indies squad features promising young talents. Spinner Akeal Hosein will lead the side amid the presence of Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers.

They have also included five uncapped players in the squad: top-order batter Ackeem Auguste, batting all-rounder Navin Bidaisee, leg spinner Zishan Motara, left-arm quick Ramon Simmonds, and wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo. 

The first T20I will be played on September 27, followed by the second and third T20Is on September 29 and 30, respectively. 

West Indies squad: Akeal Hosein (c), 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 and Shamar Springer






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