Chase appointed West Indies test captain
All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed captain of the West Indies test team, succeeding Kraigg Brathwaite, Cricket West Indies announced.
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Kraigg Brathwaite Steps Down As West Indies Test captain, Shai Hope Appointed T20I Skipper
Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as skipper of the West Indies Test team after four years in charge, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Monday after a shift in leadership roles saw Shai Hope taking over captaincy of the T20I side. Brathwaite, 32, was appointed as West Indies' Test captain in place of Jason Holder in March 2021. Hope, who is also the team's ODI skipper, replaced Rovman Powell for T20I captaincy. Powell has led the T20 side since May 2023. In a statement, CWI said, "Brathwaite wanted to ensure the team had a period of transition before his departure. As a result, he has submitted his resignation ahead of the home series against Australia, giving the new leadership time to establish itself.
Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh
The West Indies wrapped up a clean sweep of their one-day international series with Bangladesh on Thursday as Amir Jangoo became just the second West Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The hosts slipped to 234-6 chasing 322 to win the third and final match in St Kitts, but Jangoo guided them to a four-wicket victory with a sublime 104 not out off only 83 balls. "It is surreal. It is an amazing feeling," said Jangoo. "A lot of hard work, finally paying off. Not sunk in yet, but it feels amazing. I just did not want to make a duck on debut."
West Indies vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates
West Indies vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI LIVE Updates: After a thumping victory in the second ODI to clinch the series with a game to spare, West Indies will be aiming to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 as they head into the third and final game. While Bangladesh's batting provided West Indies a tough target in the first game, it completely fell apart in the second, as West Indies won with more than 13 overs left. While it was West Indies' middle order, in the form of Sherfane Rutherford and captain Shai Hope, who stood up in the first game, openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis starred in the second ODI. Bangladesh will be looking for a solitary consolation victory ahead of a three-match T20I series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
West Indies Pacer, Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction, Fined By ICC. The Reason Is...
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph was fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against Bangladesh in St Kitts. According to a release from ICC on Tuesday, Joseph was found to have violated Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the "use of an audible obscenity." The incident took place before the start of play, when Joseph used offensive and abusive language during an exchange with the fourth umpire. The umpire had asked Joseph to avoid stepping onto the pitch with his spikes on, which prompted the inappropriate language.
Ex-RCB Fast Bowler Handed Major Punishment By ICC For 'Abusing Fourth Umpire'
West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by using offensive language in an exchange with a match official, during the first ODI match against Bangladesh, which the hosts won by five wickets. Joseph was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “the use of an audible obscenity.” In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Joseph's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period, the ICC informed in a statement on Tuesday, minutes ahead of the start of the second ODI.
1st ODI: Sherfane Rutherford Ton Steers West Indies To Victory Over Bangladesh
A superb maiden hundred from Sherfane Rutherford led the West Indies to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first ODI at Warner Park on Sunday. Rutherford, playing in his 10th ODI, slammed seven fours and eight sixes in his 80-ball innings of 113 which ended with West Indies just seven runs short of completing the highest ever run chase on the ground. The 26-year-old, who was named player of the match, came to the crease with West Indies 94-3 chasing the 294-6 that Bangladesh posted in their 50 overs.
West Indies Restore Pride With High-Scoring Win Over England
West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20I on Saturday. The game was a dead rubber with England having already won the opening three matches of the five-match series but the crowd at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground were treated to some high-scoring entertainment as West Indies enjoyed their second highest successful run chase in T20Is.