Roston Chase Appointed West Indies Captain
Leadership Change for West Indies
Roston Chase has been named the Test captain of the West Indies cricket team. This decision is notable as Chase has not appeared in a Test match for over two years. At 33, he takes over the role from Kraigg Brathwaite, who resigned in March after leading the team for three years.
Upcoming Test Matches
Chase is set to lead the West Indies in a three-match home series against Australia, starting in June. The series opener will be held in Bridgetown, marking a significant milestone for Chase as it will be his 50th Test match since his debut in 2016.
Player Profile
Chase, an all-rounder standing at 1.96 meters (6 feet 5 inches), has made significant contributions both with the bat and ball. He has taken 85 wickets at an average of 46 and scored over 2,200 runs at an average of 26, including five centuries. His best bowling figures in a Test match were 8-60 against England in 2019, a performance delivered at his home ground in Bridgetown.
Selection Process
The decision to appoint Chase came after an extensive evaluation of several candidates, which included John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, and Jomel Warrican. Notably, Shai Hope, the current captain of the limited-overs team, chose not to pursue the Test captaincy.
Support for Chase
Officials from Cricket West Indies expressed their support for Chase, citing his respect among teammates and understanding of the captaincy role's responsibilities. Coach Daren Sammy voiced the importance of rallying the fans to support Chase as the team aims to build a promising future.
