Brathwaite Resigns; Hope Leads West Indies White-Ball Teams

Kraigg Brathwaite has resigned as the West Indies Test captain, a role he has held officially since 2021, to facilitate a smooth transition to new leadership before the home series against Australia. During his tenure, highlights include a remarkable Test victory over Australia at the Gabba in 2024 and a series draw in Pakistan. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has commended Brathwaite for his leadership and will announce a new Test captain soon. Concurrently, Shai Hope has been appointed as the new T20I captain, replacing Rovman Powell, and will lead the team in both white-ball formats. This change comes on the recommendation of head coach Daren Sammy, with Powell praised for his professional handling of the transition and his past leadership successes, including bringing the team to the Super 8 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. CWI appreciates Powell's contributions and looks forward to his continued impact in T20 cricket.