Roston Chase Takes Over as West Indies Test Captain

Leadership Transition in West Indies Cricket

In a significant change in leadership, the West Indies cricket team has appointed 33-year-old all-rounder Roston Chase as their new Test captain. He replaces Kraigg Brathwaite, who led the team in 39 Test matches, achieving 10 victories, 22 losses, and 7 draws during his captaincy. The responsibility of steering the team forward now rests with Chase.

Return to Test Cricket After a Two-Year Absence

Chase last played a Test match in March 2023 against South Africa. After a two-year hiatus from the longest format, he not only rejoined the team but also took on the captaincy role. The West Indies have played 13 Test matches since 2023 without including Chase in the lineup, making his return a pivotal shift in team dynamics. Previously, he has captained the West Indies in one ODI and one T20I.

First Challenge Against Australia

Chase's inaugural challenge as captain will be a three-Test series against Australia, starting on June 25 in Bridgetown, Barbados. This series marks his first official Test match as captain, and fans are eager to see how he handles the pressures of leadership.

Selection Process for Captaincy

Cricket West Indies (CWI) considered several candidates for the Test captaincy, including Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva, John Campbell, Jomel Warrican, Tevin Imlach, and Roston Chase. The selection panel, which featured Cricket Director Miles Bascombe, Cricket Committee Chairman Enoch Lewis, Head Coach Daren Sammy, and CEO Chris Dehring, conducted interviews with all candidates. After thorough deliberation, they unanimously chose Roston Chase as the new captain.

Roston Chase's Test Career Overview