US EditionRoston Chase Named New West Indies Test Captain
- Cricket West Indies named 33-year-old all-rounder Roston Chase as their new Test captain on Friday, announced from New Delhi.
- Chase replaces Kraigg Brathwaite, who resigned in March after three years, following a detailed selection process involving six shortlisted players.
- Chase, who has not played a Test in over two years, will lead West Indies in a three-match home series against Australia starting June 25, with his 50th Test in Bridgetown.
- Coach Daren Sammy said the new captain "has earned the respect of his peers," has shown leadership qualities, and urged fans to rally behind him saying "we're building something special."
- Officials assessed Chase’s tactical approach, leadership style, communication, and behavior, expecting these qualities to help guide the team forward in the new World Test Championship cycle.
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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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Roston Chase has been named the new captain of the West Indies Test team, beating out five contenders to succeed fellow Barbadian Kraigg Brathwaite. And Prime Minister Mia Mottley has hailed the 33-year-old’s appointment as a testament to the island’s enduring cricketing legacy. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the appointment on Friday following a Board of Directors meeting at Kensington Oval, where Chase’s selection was unanimously approved…
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