CRICKET-SUPER50-Joseph named Hurricanes captain.

Leeward Islands Hurricanes have elevated West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph to captain for the West Indies Super50 Cup, starting next Tuesday in Trinidad.

Joseph replaces long-standing wicketkeeper-batsman Jahmar Hamilton in the position, and he was given a huge vote of confidence in a media release from the Hurricanes that indicated the 26-year-old Antiguan has 'consistently demonstrated his prowess on the field'.

'His exceptional bowling skills and strategic acumen make him the perfect choice to lead the team in the white ball format,' the media release stated. 'The Leeward Islands Cricket Board has full confidence in his ability to inspire and guide the team to success.'

Joseph will have burly off-spin bowling all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall as his deputy for the tournament, and the Hurricanes will aim to improve on the their performance last year, when they narrowly missed out on the semi-finals.

All but four members of the squad are returning from last year, with Joseph, fellow West Indies pacer Oshane Thomas, Barbadian all-rounder Justin Greaves, and teenaged West Indies Under-19 wicketkeeper-batsman Jewel Andrew giving the side an edge.

Joseph said he was excited about the opportunity to lead the Hurricanes, and he looked forward to...