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September 18, 2025

West Indies Eye Nepal Test with Uncapped Players

West Indies Eye Nepal Test with Uncapped Players
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The West Indies have gone bold. For their upcoming three-match series against Nepal, selectors named five uncapped players and handed the captaincy to Akeal Hosein. Few saw this coming.

Hosein, known more for his left-arm spin than leadership stints, will lead the side for the very first time. He has Fabian Allen, Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers for company, but much of the attention is on the new names. Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisee, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds and Amir Jangoo are all set to step onto the big stage. That one moment of debut always lingers, and Sharjah could well provide it.

Also in the squad is Karima Gore, who represented USA in eight T20Is before shining in the CPL. His recall gives the lineup a dash of experience in the middle order. The squad looks different, almost experimental, but it carries a sense of freshness.

Nepal has their own motivation. They beat West Indies A twice last year at home, and their supporters still remember that. Suddenly, the points table looks very different in their minds. Beating the full side, even a youthful version, would be historic.

Fans in Sharjah are set for a lively contest. For Hosein, it is a test of calmness and command. For the newcomers, it is about proving they belong. And for the crowd, it is about watching stories unfold under the floodlights.


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