SKIPPER Trevis Simon will lead a formidable Reliance Hustlers team on their second tour of neighbouring Suriname for a series of T20 matches against MCC Warriors from May 3-6.

The local team have been in fine form this season and are second in the points standings in the current Central Essequibo T20 cricket league.

Opener Mark Austin is the top run-getter with a century and three half-centuries in the competition. He will receive strong support from former national Under-17 batsman Rovendra Parasram, Narendra Mandolall, Anthony Ifill and Pavendra Persaud.

The seam-bowling department will be spearheaded by Satesh Persaud and Sedeshwar Shivambar while Simon and Pavendra Persaud will provide spin variations.

In an invited comment, Simon disclosed that “the players are eager to showcase their talent and gain further exposure. A lot is expected in terms of building our young team, who have already shown immense maturity and character”. Simon is also chairman of the Reliance Grounds Committee.

The full squad reads: – Trevis Simon (captain), Mark Austin, Narendra Mandolall, Pavindra Persaud, Rovendra Parasram, Jageshwar Latchman, Sedeshwar Shivambar, Keron Boodram, Anthony Ifill, Beshan Narine, Satesh Persaud, Rajeev Kissoon, Rajendra Benni and Shiva Ramjewon. The Manager is Romesh Shivambar while former Essequibo senior inter-county opening batsman Dinesh Joseph will serve as coach.

Meanwhile former national youth player and Suriname’s senior national captain, Mahindra Boodram, will lead the MCC Warriors with the matches scheduled for the Snellen Park.