US EditionRoston Chase Named New West Indies Test Captain
- Roston Chase has been appointed as the new Test captain for the West Indies, taking over from Kraigg Brathwaite, who stepped down in March after holding the position for three years.
- Brathwaite's resignation led West Indies officials to conduct detailed assessments of candidates' tactics, leadership, communication, and behavior before selecting Chase.
- Chase, a 33-year-old 1.96-meter allrounder who debuted in 2016, has taken 85 wickets and scored over 2,200 runs with five hundreds.
- Roston Chase will captain the West Indies in a trio of Test matches played on home soil against Australia during June and July, with the opening game in Bridgetown marking his milestone 50th Test appearance.
- Coach Daren Sammy praised Chase’s leadership and urged fans to support him, stating, “we're building something special.
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Bowling allrounder Roston Chase named the new West Indies test captain
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — Allrounder Roston Chase was named the West Indies test captain on Friday even though he hasn't played a test in more than two years.
Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain
A new chapter in West Indies Test cricket begins as Roston Chase has been appointed captain for the upcoming home series against Australia, with left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican stepping into the role of vice-captain. The leadership duo was confirmed today, May 16th, following unanimous approval from the Cricket West Indies Board of Directors.
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News Americas, New York, NY, May 16, 2025: West Indies cricket has entered a bold new era. Veteran Barbadian all-rounder Roston Chase has been named the new West Indies Test captain, taking the reins from Kraigg Brathwaite after his unexpected resignation earlier this year. Roston Chase has been named as the West Indies’ new Test captain. Cricket West Indies, (CWI) made the landmark announcement today, following a pivotal board meeting at Kensin…
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