Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roston Chase as West Indies Test Captain for the upcoming home series versus Australia in June, with Jomel Warrican named as Vice-Captain. The appointments were unanimously approved by the CWI Board of Directors during its meeting held today, May 16, 2025.
This announcement follows the completion of a groundbreaking, robust and structured process to evaluate and recommend the next captain and vice-captain of the West Indies Test team.
Recognizing the critical role of leadership in shaping team culture, driving performance, and ensuring long-term success, CWI adopted a data-informed, multi-dimensional framework to guide the selection. This marks a significant evolution in how leadership appointments are made, aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and alignment with modern cricketing standards.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is closely monitoring the ongoing regional tensions between India and Pakistan and the safety of its contracted players currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to restart on May 17th following a one-week suspension.
The safety and well-being of our players remain our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that they feel supported and informed throughout this period. At the same time, we are working collaboratively with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the relevant IPL franchises to ensure all necessary measures are taken to guarantee the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of our players.
CWI will continue to monitor developments and maintain open lines of communication with all key stakeholders, including the players, their families, and team management.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
In its correspondence, CWI outlined two inclusive and practical qualification pathways that would enable sovereign Caribbean nations—many of which have deep Olympic legacies—to participate in Olympic cricket in accordance with the values and requirements of the Olympic Charter.
Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, made a compelling call for fairness and inclusion:
“The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance. Cricket’s return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes. The Olympic Charter emphasizes fairness, transparency, and universality. We are simply asking that these principles be upheld—not just in spirit, but in structure. West Indies cricket must have a pathway, and fully deserves an opportunity to compete.”
JCA boss says local governing body now in a better financial state
Wed, May 14, '25
Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) president, Dr Donovan Bennett says the local body is in a far better position financially than they were a year ago.
Bennett who defeated Wilford “Billy” Heaven last April to take over leadership of the JCA, says there is a bit more funding to go around to assist with youth development.
Dr Bennett’s comments also come on the heels of Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently reporting US $88 million in revenue for the year ending September 30, 2024, a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year.
This was largely driven by the success of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, contributing US $39 million.
The financial boost resulted in a US $22.6 million net income, marking an $8.3 million increase compared to the previous year.
JCA president confident of no lighting hiccup for Windies vs Australia contests at Sabina Park
Wed, May 14, '25
With the installation of new lights at Sabina Park set to begin in the coming days, Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President Dr Donovan Bennett says he’s confident there will be no glitch during the West Indies versus Australia series this July.
The JCA is currently in preparation mode as Sabina Park, the island’s premier cricket ground, is set to host the third Test between the Windies and the top-ranked Aussies July 12-16, as well as the first two Twenty20 Internationals on July 20 and July 22.
The tour will have added significance as it will be the first time ever that Sabina Park will host a day/night pink ball test and only the second time such a match will take place in the Caribbean.
Bennett told the Jamaica Observer that after months of anticipation, work can officially begin to replace the old lights after Government handed over $75 million to help finance the project.
“The new lights are here, they’ve been here for a week. We just received the funding [on Tuesday] from the Government to pay for the lights because the providers wouldn’t release the lights until the payment was done in full, so we should have the lights released tomorrow and we should start installation immediately thereafter,” he said.
Despite the venue set to host the Jamaica Premier League second leg semi-finals this Sunday, Bennett expects the work to be completed before the start of June.
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