Roston Chase appointed new West Indies Test captain

All-rounder Roston Chase has been named the new captain of the West Indies Test cricket team, replacing Kraigg Brathwaite, who resigned from the role in March 2025, while left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been appointed vice-captain.

According to Cricket West Indies (CWI), 33-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder Chase was selected following a thorough process that included psychological assessments to evaluate leadership qualities. Other contenders for the role included John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, and Jomel Warrican.

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy backed the decision, saying:  "Our new captain has earned the trust of his teammates. He understands the responsibility and possesses the leadership qualities needed to take this team forward."

Chase last played a Test match in March 2023. He will begin his captaincy stint in the upcoming three-match home Test series against Australia, starting June 25.

Kraigg Brathwaite, who took over the Test captaincy in March 2021, led the team in 39 matches. Under his leadership, the West Indies secured a historic Test win in Australia in 2024, their first in 27 years, and another landmark victory in Pakistan in 2025. Following his resignation, Shai Hope was appointed captain of the West Indies white-ball teams (ODIs and T20Is).