Hosein to lead Windies T20 team for Nepal series

Trinidadian left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein will lead the West Indies 15-member squad to face Nepal in three T20 Internationals in Sharjah later this month.

The West Indies have named five uncapped players with several first-choice names, including regular captain Shai Hope, rested or in the test squad to face India.

The five uncapped players are top-order batter Ackeem Auguste, wicketkeeper-batsman Amir Jangoo, leg-spinners Navin Bidaisee, Zishan Motara and left-arm quick Ramon Simmonds.

Also selected is batter Karima Gore, who has represented the United States in eight T20Is, but is yet to play for the West Indies.

Alongside Hosein, the other experienced members of the squad include Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers. Guyanese Rayon Griffith is the head coach for the tour, with experienced former West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson serving as fast-bowling consultant.

The first T20I between West Indies and Nepal begins on September 27, with the next two matches on September 29 and 30.

The full squad reads: Akeal Hosein, 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.