'A' side of West Indies to tour Nepal for historic T20 series ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

In what seems to be a historic moment for cricket, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed West Indies A’s upcoming tour of Nepal to play a five-match T20 series. All the matches of this five-match series will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

The Cricket West Indies made this news in a joint announcement with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). CWI’s director Miles Bascombe also spoke about the same and expressed his thoughts about West Indies A touring Nepal for the five-match T20 series.

“This A-team tour is another indication of the importance we are placing on A-team cricket and a significant phase in our preparations for the T20 World Cup. It gives us a final opportunity to see many of the contenders for a place in the squad who are not participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Even for those players who do not make the final World Cup squad they will be a part of the reserve pool,” Bascombe was quoted as saying in the official press release of the Cricket West Indies.

“A hallmark of the 2016 T20 World Cup campaign was the ability of reserve players to come in and have an immediate impact so we must be ready for all eventualities. We also relish the opportunity to take the West Indies brand to Nepal for the first time, as cricket continues to grow in popularity there,” he added later.

Here's what the CAN secretary said about West Indies A's tour of Nepal

Alongside CWI Director, CAN (Cricket Association of Nepal) also came up with a statement while speaking about this upcoming series.

“We are humbled and excited with the prospect of the West Indies ‘A’ team touring Nepal. This marks a significant moment in our cricketing history as we embrace this wonderful opportunity bestowed upon us, which will help us prepare significantly for the T20 World Cup and beyond,” said Paras Khadka.