In September 2025, the West Indies and Nepal will play a three-match Twenty20 International series in Sharjah. As the first-ever bilateral series between the two teams at the highest level, it may be crucial to the sport’s internationalisation.
While Nepal will have the chance to gain exposure against the two-time world champions, the West Indies will see the series as a sign of empowerment for their up-and-coming team.
Chris Dehring, the CEO of Cricket West Indies, spoke to the media after the series was announced, calling it a celebration of the game’s “expanding global footprint.” As a full-member country, Dehring felt it as its duty to support cricket by pitting under-represented teams against some of the world’s top teams.
“This series is a celebration of cricket’s growing worldwide reach and a monument to everything the game stands for: pride, purpose, and the strength of unity. It is more than just a collection of international matches. According to Windiescricket.com, the CEO of CWI stated in a media interview that “as a full-member nation, we see it as part of our responsibility to contribute to the development of cricket beyond our borders.”
At this point in Nepal’s history, we are honoured to stand with them: Dehring
Chris Dehring went on to say that the series will assist Nepal in enhancing its cricket at the highest level as well as at the grassroots level. He believed that representing their team and sharing a wonderful moment with Nepal would be an honour for the West Indies cricket board. The Sharjah Cricket Ground will host all three of the series’ games on September 27, 28, and 30, respectively.
In addition to advancing cricket at the local and global levels, helping Nepal through this significant stage of their development serves as a reminder of the great pride and dignity that come with representing our country and donning our national colours. We look forward to thrilling and competitive cricket in Sharjah and are honoured to support Nepal at this significant juncture in their history,” Dehring said.
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