Kraigg Brathwaite Steps Down as West Indies Test Captain, Shai Hope Named T20I Skipper

Brathwaite ends his tenure ahead of the Australia series to focus on batting, while Hope consolidates leadership across white-ball formats.

Kraigg Brathwaite has officially resigned as West Indies Test captain, concluding a tenure marked by resilience and notable achievements.
Brathwaite's tenure included 39 matches as captain, highlighted by a historic Test victory over Australia at the Gabba in January 2024.
Shai Hope has been appointed as the T20I captain, replacing Rovman Powell, and now leads the West Indies in both ODI and T20I formats.
Rovman Powell accepted the leadership change with professionalism, acknowledging his contributions to the team's progress in T20 cricket.
The leadership transition is strategically timed ahead of the home series against Australia, allowing Brathwaite to focus on his batting as he nears his 100th Test match milestone.