ST JOHN'S, Antigua – West Indies middle-order batsman Runako Morton will lead the Leeward Islands in the regional KFC Cup limited overs competition, as regular captain Sylvester Joseph takes a break from competitive cricket.

Morton, a regular in the West Indies side, is one of two Test players in the 14-man squad which will compete in the October 16–21 tournament in Guyana.

Off-spinning all-rounder Omari Banks, who enjoyed a good season with bat and ball in the Leeward Islands tournament, is the other player who has worn the maroon cap.

Experienced batsmen Tonito Willett, Shane Jeffers and Steve Liburd have also been included, while left-arm spinner and batsman Romain Doodnauth is the only newcomer named.

Young batsman Javia Liburd and the experienced Codville Rogers are the other batsmen selected, while the wicketkeeper is Joel Simmonds, who has had a chequered run over the years.

Windies "A" team fast medium pacer Gavin Tonge will lead the seam attack which also includes burly pacer Curtis Roberts and former Windies youth team fast bowler Lionel Baker.

Chaka Hodge , a former West Indies Under-19 off-spinning all-rounder, and emerging young off-spinner and hard-hitting batsman Justin Athanaze, will lend support to the bowling attack.

SQUAD: Runako Morton (captain), Omari Banks, Tonito Willett, Javia Liburd, Joel Simmonds, Shane Jeffers, Steve Liburd, Codville Rogers, Chaka Hodge, Lionel Baker, Justin Athanaze, Curtis Roberts, Gavin Tonge, Romain Doodnauth, Wingrove Grant (manager). (CMC)