Queen Mia aka Caribbean PM big up her boys

In a release issued shortly after the announcement, Mottley, who is also chair of CARICOM, said Barbados had always produced great leaders.

“Today, we witness history. Roston Chase, a humble son of the soil, is now the 10th Barbadian to captain the West Indies team – an extraordinary milestone not just for him, but for every Barbadian who believes in discipline, dignity and quiet determination.


“From Teddy Hoad in 1929 during the inaugural home Test against England, to Frank Worrell, the first black man to captain the West Indies in a full series. He was a transformative figure for our region. To Garry Sobers, one of our two living national heroes and the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen. Clyde Walcott, one of the immortal Three Ws. Desmond Haynes, steady and reliable at the helm, who served as an ODI captain,” Mottley said in the release.

“We remember too Floyd Reifer, called to lead during a time of great challenge in 2009 when a players’ strike left a void – and it was to Barbados the region turned, because Barbados has always shown leadership, and dependability.


“Then came the commanding presence of Jason Holder, the dogged resilience of Kraigg Brathwaite, and the finesse of Shai Hope, who is currently the captain of both white-ball teams. And let us not forget Hayley Matthews, the dynamic captain of the West Indies Women’s team, whose fearless leadership and all-round brilliance continue to inspire a new generation of women and girls across the Caribbean,” she further added.

Mottley said Chase’s elevation to Test captain was a testament to his hard work and dedication since making his debut nine years ago.


“Roston Chase stands tall among these giants. Not a flashy player, but one who quietly goes about his work. A man of effort, of persistence, of belief. In many ways, he represents the best of who we are – working hard, staying grounded, and trusting that reward comes not with noise, but with resolve.

“And what a story Barbados continues to write: three West Indies Test captains, back-to-back-to-back. That is no coincidence. That is character. That is commitment. That is the culture of cricket in this country,” Mottley further stated.

Source: Jamaicaobserver.com

She was doing great until she mentioned Floyd Reifer

In reply to Slipfeeler

we are still ready to give MAM away

you have first dibs

In reply to Slipfeeler

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In reply to sudden

Thank you! As a great Caribbean woman, she is accepted throughout the region, you are one of those who seemingly missed your colonial masters

In reply to Slipfeeler

She has a lot to brag about in terms of leaders, Barbados is one of my favorite islands! Isn't Frank Worrell from Barbados?

In reply to XDFIX

I think there is a roundabout in Barbados for every Captain, I guess one more will be built in Christ Church

who was the last great wi captain from barbados ?

In reply to XDFIX

I thought he was from Yard.

In reply to Slipfeeler

Isn't one already in Christ Church? I know that place very well, I had the opportunity during my course of study to visit a church in the area back in the day!

In reply to tc1

I am not sure.

In reply to tc1

Was Jamaican Senator Frank Worrell in first govt. after independence. We will take him and give you Teddy Griffiths.

In reply to CWW

Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a Barbadian West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator. A stylish right-handed batsman and useful left-arm seam bowler, he became famous in the 1950s as the first black captain of the West Indies cricket team. Along with Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indian cricket. He was the first batter to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships[1] and remained the only one until Ravindra Jadeja emulated him in the 2010s.

In reply to Slipfeeler

Which school he went to in Jamaica

In reply to sudden

FanAttick seh Manchester High, Mike Siva seh JC, and Joe Grine seh KC

In reply to CWW

looks like the C has it

In reply to sudden

I know he went to Combermere School in Barbados.
Little known fact about Sir Frank he made a special guest appearance in the 1967 Bollywood film Around the World. He had a small role with actor Om Prakash and Mehmood.

In reply to Slipfeeler

If you take MAM lock stock and barrel

We promise to share Sir Frank

In reply to CWW

Is this equal exchange, Teddy was a bBim scholar.

In reply to tc1

Fair and equal exchange. I need Frankie for my all-time JA Eleven. You get Teddy and he can partner with the likes of Hunte Greenidge and Haynes on the B'dos All-time Eleven; and another thing Maas Hubie told me that Frankie didn't like conkies, or cared much for Culpepper Island.

In reply to sudden

Sounds like a reasonable deal

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In reply to googley

Floyd Reifer’s test Average 9.5
ODI average 14.62
T20 average 22.0

You really think any Yardie player could Captain West Indies with those types of averages? Considering Blackwood with a 30.0, somehow cannot make it back into the team. However, a failed test player with a 26.7 test average is given captaincy, much to the delight of his country men and “woman”

In reply to Slipfeeler

The headline should read Mia congratulate her Boy.
Because Warrican, is from SVG. His family moved to bardos, because his dad was employed by UWI.

In reply to Slipfeeler

under what circumstances was Reifer appointed cappo?