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West Indies name Roston Chase new Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

West Indies name Roston Chase  new Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

Antigua, May 17 (UNI) All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed as the new captain of the Test team, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced.
In their official release on Friday, CWI highlighted a robust data-driven selection process that led to the shortlisting of six candidates for the role: John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Chase, and Warrican.
The shortlisted candidates were evaluated on several key factors, including Test experience, leadership qualities and prior captaincy credentials. They then underwent a detailed assessment process that featured psychometric testing to gauge leadership style, behaviour and overall fit for

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