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Shai Hope

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.

Shai Hope

Most centuries for West Indies in ODIs
Sports | Aug 12, 2025, 11:43 PM IST
Shai Hope surpassed Desmond Haynes for the most centuries for West Indies in ODI cricket. Legendary cricketer Chris Gayle tops the list.
WI vs PAK pitch report: How will surface at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad play for 3rd ODI?
Cricket | Aug 12, 2025, 02:32 PM IST
The third and final ODI between West Indies and Pakistan will be played today at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, in Trinidad. The series is currently tied at 1-1, and the decider is expected to be a thriller. Here's the pitch report of the venue for third ODI:
West Indies aim to end 34-year drought with ODI series win against Pakistan
Cricket | Aug 11, 2025, 06:12 PM IST
The third and final ODI between the West Indies and Pakistan is set to be played on August 12 (Tuesday). The series is currently tied at 1-1 and the Caribbean side have a great chance to win en elusive bilateral series against Pakistan.

Australia create history, level India's major feat in T20Is with 5-0 series win over West Indies
Cricket | Jul 29, 2025, 08:38 AM IST
Australia defeated the West Indies in the fifth and final T20I played today at Warner Park in St Kitts. For the fifth consecutive time, the visitors chased down the score successfully, this time gunning down 171 runs with four wickets in hand to level India's massive feat in T20Is.
Shai Hope equals Chris Gayle’s historic record with exceptional century against Australia
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 08:03 AM IST
The West Indies' skipper, Shai Hope, with a brilliant century to his name against Australia in the third T20I of the series, equalled the historic record of former Windies batter Chris Gayle. Hope amassed 102* runs in 57 deliveries.
Shai Hope returns after 4 years as West Indies announce playing XI for first Test vs Australia
Cricket | Jun 25, 2025, 12:25 PM IST
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.

ENG vs WI pitch report: How will surface at Edgbaston in Birmingham play for 1st ODI?
Cricket | May 29, 2025, 01:07 PM IST
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 announce squad for Ireland, England ODIs; Jangoo, Jewel Andrew included, no Hetmyer
Cricket | May 06, 2025, 09:50 AM IST
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.
'One of the worst decisions ever': Bravo calls out WI's call to remove Powell from T20 captaincy
Cricket | Apr 01, 2025, 01:33 PM IST
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.

Shai Hope named West Indies’ T20I captain, Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as Test skipper
Cricket | Mar 31, 2025, 09:08 PM IST
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.
Top 5 active players with most centuries in ODIs
Sports | Feb 26, 2025, 04:22 PM IST
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.
Unsold at IPL auction, Shai Hope slams century in ILT20 after getting picked up in PSL 2025 draft
Cricket | Jan 14, 2025, 09:59 AM IST
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 announce T20 squad for Bangladesh series, Charles returns; Hope, Rutherford miss out
Cricket | Dec 13, 2024, 08:10 AM IST
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.
West Indies announce squad for ODI series against Bangladesh, reward performers of Super50 Cup
Cricket | Dec 03, 2024, 06:57 AM IST
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.
Lewis and Hope script historic chase to guide West Indies to clinical win over England in 4th T20I
Cricket | Nov 17, 2024, 07:42 AM IST
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.

Cricket West Indies punishes Alzarri Joseph for disrespecting ODI captain Shai Hope
Cricket | Nov 08, 2024, 07:49 AM IST
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.
Jayden Seales rubs towel on red-hot face of Alzarri Joseph as latter boils with rage | WATCH
Cricket | Nov 07, 2024, 12:43 PM IST
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.
WI vs ENG 3rd ODI pitch report, Dream11 prediction, playing for today's match in Barbados
Cricket | Nov 06, 2024, 01:48 PM IST
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.
Liam Livingstone's unbeaten century helps England beat West Indies in 2nd ODI
Cricket | Nov 03, 2024, 07:26 AM IST
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 surpasses Babar, Kohli in elite century list as WI captain continues his ascent in ODIs
Cricket | Nov 02, 2024, 11:58 PM IST
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.