Akeal Hosein is a West Indies left-arm spinner renowned for control, composure, and tactical intelligence in T20 cricket. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, he rose through domestic and CPL cricket to become a trusted international performer.

Hosein has now represented all three Super Kings franchises—Texas Super Kings, Joburg Super Kings, and Chennai Super Kings—underlining his value across conditions. Known for choking runs in the middle overs and delivering timely breakthroughs, he complements his bowling with capable lower-order batting. More than a headline act, Hosein is a calculated, high-impact operator whose discipline and clarity of role make him a perfect fit for the Super Kings philosophy worldwide.