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Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain After Leadership Revamp

The 33-year-old all-rounder, returning to Tests after a two-year absence, will lead the team in a home series against Australia starting June 25, kicking off the new World Test Championship cycle.

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Overview

  • Roston Chase has been appointed as the West Indies Test captain, replacing Kraigg Brathwaite, who stepped down in March 2025 after an eight-year tenure.
  • Chase, who has not played a Test since March 2023, brings experience with 49 matches, over 2,200 runs, and 85 wickets since his debut in 2016.
  • Cricket West Indies implemented a detailed selection process, including psychometric testing and structured interviews, to assess leadership qualities and tactical acumen.
  • Chase's first assignment as captain is a three-match home series against Australia beginning June 25 in Bridgetown, Barbados, marking his 50th Test appearance.
  • The Australia series will launch the West Indies' campaign in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship, with another series against India scheduled for October.