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Roston Chase Named New West Indies Test Captain
- Cricket West Indies appointed 33-year-old all-rounder Roston Chase as the new Test captain on May 16, 2025.
- Chase replaces Kraigg Brathwaite who resigned in March after serving three years, with Chase returning after a two-year Test absence.
- West Indies officials shortlisted six candidates and conducted detailed assessments of leadership, communication, tactics, and behavior before selecting Chase.
- Coach Daren Sammy said Chase "has earned the respect of his peers" and urged fans to rally behind him, adding "we're building something special."
- Roston Chase will captain the West Indies in a three-match Test series against Australia at home starting June 25, with the opening Test in Bridgetown, Barbados marking his 50th appearance.
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Roston Chase named West Indies' new Test skipper
In a major development for Cricket West Indies (CWI), the board took centre stage and announced that 33-year-old all-rounder Roston Chase will be their new skipper in Test cricket. He will be leading the Windies in the longest format in his 50th Test match. It is worth noting that his last game in the format came more than two years ago when the side took on South Africa in Johannesburg. Ever since then, the Windies have played 13 Test matches.…
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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.
Brathwaite backs new Test skipper Chase
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Former West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite has called on the region to throw its full support behind his successor Roston Chase, as he embarks on what he has described as a difficult task. Chase was officially announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) as the Windies’ new Test captain on Friday, becoming the 10th Barbadian to lead the regional side. His first series in charge will be a difficult one, with the West …
Roston Chase Set to Be Named New West Indies Test Captain, Replacing Kraigg Brathwaite
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – 16 May 2025 — In a major leadership shake-up for West Indies cricket, experienced Barbadian all-rounder Roston Chase is expected to be officially announced as the new captain of the West Indies Test team, replacing longtime skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. The decision follows a series of interviews conducted by Cricket West Indies (CWI), with Chase emerging as the board’s top choice to lead the regional side into a new era of r…
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