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Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain After Groundbreaking Selection Process

The veteran all-rounder, returning to Test cricket after two years, will lead the team in the 2025–27 World Test Championship starting with a home series against Australia.

Cricket - Second Test - South Africa v West Indies - Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - March 9, 2023 West Indies' Roston Chase in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
File photo of West Indies' Roston Chase.
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Overview

  • Roston Chase has been appointed as the West Indies Test captain, succeeding Kraigg Brathwaite, who stepped down in March 2025 after leading 39 matches.
  • Chase's appointment follows an innovative selection process by Cricket West Indies, incorporating psychometric testing and structured interviews to assess leadership qualities.
  • The 33-year-old all-rounder last played a Test match in March 2023, bringing 49 caps, over 2,200 runs, and 85 wickets to his leadership role.
  • His first assignment as captain will be a three-match home Test series against Australia in June and July, marking the start of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship campaign.
  • Other shortlisted candidates included John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, and Jomel Warrican, with Shai Hope declining consideration.