West Indies announced a new-look squad, including a first-time captain, for their historic T20I series against Nepal. Check out the full squads here.
Why is the West Indies-Nepal series historic?
It will be the first time these two teams will play a bilateral series, having never faced each other in international cricket (yet). It will serve as ideal preparation for the West Indies ahead of the 2026 men's T20 World Cup, with matches set to be played in the UAE.
These matches are also outside the ICC Future Tours Programme.
NEP vs WI: Schedule
1st T20I: 27th September 2025, Sharjah
2nd T20I: 29th September 2025, Sharjah
3rd T20I: 30th September 2025, Sharjah
Hosein announced as new captain
Cricket West Indies have announced a new skipper for the tour: Akeal Hosein, the third-best bowler ar per the current ICC rankings. Hosein hasn't led in international cricket yet, but comes with considerable experience, having featured in the last three editions of the T20 World Cup.
Hosein has an experienced core around him in Jason Holder, Fabian Allen and Kyle Mayers.
Who are the new faces?
Karima Gore: Slow left-arm bowler, who has played 16 ODIs and 8 T20Is for USA. Gore starred with the bat in the early stages of CPL 2025, scoring 219 runs at a strike-rate of 130, but finished with four ducks in his last five games.
Ackeem Auguste: A former U19 captain, the 22-year-old was impressive in this CPL, striking at 162 batting at three for St Lucia Kings, including a 19-ball fifty.
Navin Bindaisse: The 25-year-old all-rounder made his T20 debut in this year's CPL, picking up seven wickets at 24 for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. His cameos from No.7 have also been valuable.
Zishan Motara: A teenage leggie is always an interesting addition. Motara only got two games this CPL for Barbados Royals, but already has first-class and List A experience.
Ramon Simmonds: The 23-year-old left-arm quick has already played three seasons of CPL alongside a brief SA20 stint. This year, he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker for Barbados Royals (13 wickets at 22).
Amir Jangoo: Already capped in Tests and ODIs, Jangoo made news when he scored a hundred on ODI debut. He hit three fifties in four matches in this CPL, although at a strike-rate of 113.
West Indies squad v Nepal
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
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