Shai Hope is currently the most complete batsman in Windies’ line up. He has every cricketing shot under his belt and has the capability to play long innings against a quality side. He made his debut at the age of just 21 while he played only 14 first-class matches at that time. He was called to play the Test match against England in 2015. In the 2014-15 first class season, he scored 628 runs in nine matches and gained selectors attention. Hope entered the big-league players against India in the 2018 ODI series where he scored an outstanding century that helped Windies pull-off a tie at the very last ball of the match.
Roston Chase is set to make his debut as Test captain with the series against Australia starting today. Shai Hope and John Campbell are making a comeback with the Caribbean side announcing their playing XI for the series opener.
England's home summer in white-ball cricket commences today with the ODI series against the West Indies. This is also the start of Harry Brook's captaincy stint. The series opener is set to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Here's the pitch report:
West Indies announced their squad for the ODI series against Ireland and England with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, with most of the squad from the last series retained, except Shimron Hetmyer.
West Indies almost announced the start of a new era with Kraigg Brathwaite stepping down as the Test captain and Rovman Powell being removed from T20 leadership role as part of announcements in CWI's quarterly press conference. A new Test captain is yet to be named.
The Cricket West Indies recently came forward and announced Kraigg Brathwaite has resigned from the post of Test skipper. Shai Hope has been named the side's T20I skipper as well, replacing Rovman Powell in the role.
Virat Kohli recently smashed his 51st century in ODI cricket, against Pakistan in Dubai in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. On that note, let us have a look at the current players with the most centuries in ODI format.
MI Emirates avenged their ILT20 opening loss against the Dubai Capitals with a collective performance in Abu Dhabi in their second game in the third season on Monday, January 13. Shai Hope slammed only the third century of ILT20 history but it wasn't enough as he didn't get much support.
West Indies have called up 27-year-old Keacy Carty for the T20Is for the first time for the Bangladesh series. After levelling the Test series, the West Indies routed Bangladesh 3-0 in the ODIs and will also look to continue the momentum in the T20Is.
Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope will captain the ODI squad and Brandon King has been named as his deputy. The team is a good mix of explosive batters and world-class fast bowlers. All the matches will be played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.
The decision to field first didn't turn out to be a very wise one for West Indies as their bowlers copped a lot of punishment. Jacob Bethell played the knock of his T20I career. He smashed 62 off 32 deliveries, including four fours and five sixes.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy was highly upset by Alzarri Joseph after the incident unfolded at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, during the third ODI against England.
West Indies won the third ODI against England by eight wickets in Bridgetown to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. Matthew Forde was adjudged the Player of the Series for claiming eight wickets.
The third and final ODI between West Indies and England is scheduled to take place today at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and all eyes are on the decider. Here's how the pitch for the final ODI will play.
Half-centuries by wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt and allrounders Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran helped Liam Livingstone breathe easy during the run chase. Barring Matthew Forde, none of the other West Indies bowlers managed to create any impact.
Shai Hope slammed his 17th ODI century as West Indies posted a massive score of 328 runs on the board in the second game of the three-match series in Antigua. Hope equalled West Indies great Desmond Haynes for most ODI tons for the region while achieving a massive feat in the current decade.
West Indies will take on England in a three-match ODI series with the opener set to take place in Antigua on Thursday, October 31. A young English side led by Liam Livingstone will be keen to continue finding its feet as the visitors will be without Jos Buttler yet again for the ODIs at least.
Once again, the World Boss and Roston Chase have been included in the central contracts. Deandra Dottin recently announced her decision to return to international cricket after announcing her retirement in 2022.
Shai Hope is enjoying a rich form in T20 cricket and has been selected by Hobart Hurricanes, coached by Ricky Ponting, in the Big Bash League 2024 player draft. The Hurricanes also signed the veteran English pacer Chris Jordan.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lost the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) opener to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on the final delivery of the match. The Falcons showed some good signs but missed Brandon King at the top and now will take on the defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors in second game.
West Indies proved too good for South Africa in the three-match T20 series as the hosts clinched the third and final match, a rain-curtailed one, by eight wickets with relative ease. Nicholas Pooran provided the finishing touches but Shai Hope and Romario Shepherd were the stars yet again.