PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – West Indies opener Kieran Powell has been appointed skipper of the Leeward Islands for the upcoming NAGICO Super50 Tournament.

The 23-year-old left-hander, who led West Indies A on the One-Day tour of India last year, will have livewire wicketkeeper Devon Thomas as his vice-captain.
The squad also includes several experienced players – leg-spinner Anthony Martin, all-rounder Justin Athanaze, and fast bowlers Gavin Tonge and Lionel Baker – who were members of the victorious 2010 team.
The son of legend Sir Vivian Richards, Mali Richards, has also been called up. Mali, 30, is a stylish middle-order batsman who was impressive during the recent Leewards training camp in St Kitts.
The Leewards have been drawn in Zone B alongside home team Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Combined Campuses & Colleges and their opening match is on Saturday against CCC.
The full squad reads: Kieran Powell (captain), Devon Thomas (vice captain/wicketkeeper), Justin Athanaze, Lionel Baker, Quinton Boatswain, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jahmar Hamilton, Montcin Hodge, Sylvester Joseph, Anthony Martin, Mali Richards, Gavin Tonge, Hayden Walsh Jr, Kelbert Walters; Ridley Jacobs (coach).