WEST INDIES ODI SQUAD

The West Indies cricket squad is a dynamic collective of talent drawn from various Caribbean nations, united under Cricket West Indies (CWI) with the ambition to reclaim its historic standing in international cricket. Led by Head Coach Daren Sammy, the squad combines experienced players like the consistent Shai Hope (Men’s ODI captain) and explosive hitters such as Chris Gayle and Andre Russell, with promising young stars like the recently integrated Jewel Andrew and fast bowler Oshane Thomas. Despite facing unique challenges, including financial disparities and logistical complexities across the islands, the team has shown recent signs of resurgence in white-ball cricket, driven by a renewed focus on strategic development and fostering a cohesive, winning mentality to compete fiercely on the global stage.

PLAYER NAME	ROLE	STYLE	JERSEY NO
Shai Hope (Captain )	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	4
Brandon King (Vice Captain )	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat	53
Keacy Carty	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium	18
Roston Chase	Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling:Right arm Offbreak	10
Alzarri Joseph	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	18
Gudakesh Motie	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	64
Romario Shepherd	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	16
Matthew Forde	Allrounder	Batting:Right hand Bat Bowling:Right arm Medium	5
Shimron Hetmyer	Batter	Batting:Left hand Bat	2
Justin Greaves	Allrounder	Batting:Right hand Bat Bowling:Right arm Medium	66
Alick Athanaze	Allrounder	Batting:Left hand Bat Bowling:Right arm Offbreak	18
Jayden Seales	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	33
Sherfane Rutherford	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	50
Hayden Walsh	Bowler	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak	86
Jewel Andrew	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	33
Amir Jangoo	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat	95
Evin Lewis	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat	17
Jediah Blades	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Left arm Medium
Shamar Joseph	Bowler	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	70
Marquino Mindley	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium
John Campbell	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak	32

ABOUT THE WEST INDIES T20I SQUAD

Captain – Shai Hope
Vice Captain – Brandon King
Head Coach – Daren Sammy
Batting /Bowling Coach – Floyd Reifer, Ravi Rampaul
Fielding Coach – Rayon Griffith

History and Key Aspects

CWI is strategically reshaping its coaching framework to bolster its high-performance system. Daren Sammy’s coaching philosophy emphasizes strategic, data-driven approaches, focusing on role clarity, fostering a winning mentality, and leveraging insights to improve global competitiveness. The “A” team series, like the one against South Africa “A”, are crucial for expanding the player pool and developing emerging talent for the senior squad.

Despite its rich cricketing heritage, West Indies cricket faces significant challenges:

• Financial Disadvantage: Compared to other major cricketing nations, the West Indies have limited financial resources.
• Decreased Popularity: Cricket’s popularity has declined in some Caribbean islands, often overshadowed by other sports like baseball and athletics.
• Geographic and Logistical Challenges: The dispersed nature of the Caribbean islands creates logistical hurdles for domestic games and player development.
• Weak Development System: There’s a historical lack of a robust player development system, with under-resourced grassroots infrastructure and a potentially short domestic first-class season hindering player readiness for Test cricket. This contributes to a “drying up” of the talent pool.
• Impact of Franchise Cricket: The allure of lucrative global franchise leagues often leads players to prioritize these over national team commitments, sometimes fostering an “every man for himself” mentality.
• Competitive Cycle: A perceived lack of competitiveness means fewer matches against top teams, limiting opportunities for experience and ranking improvement. While the team boasts “good individual performers,” they often struggle to “form a good team together.”
• Board Issues: The CWI board has been criticized for its limited ability to ensure national boards provide essential facilities and for issues like cronyism.
• ICC Event Reluctance: The ICC is reportedly hesitant to host events in the West Indies due to potential losses in Television Rating Points (TRP) caused by timezone differences.

Despite these issues, the West Indies Test side is currently considered “probably their strongest suit,” indicating a resilience that continues to impress observers.

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Records and Achievements

Under Daren Sammy, the West Indies T20I team has improved its ICC ranking from 9th to 5th. The ODI team ended an 11-match losing streak with a dominant 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh and also secured a prior ODI series win against England. These recent home series wins are seen as crucial momentum towards the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.

• The West Indies men’s team lost a Test match to Australia by 159 runs on June 25, 2025.
• The West Indies Women’s team secured two victories against South Africa Women, winning by 6 wickets on both June 22 and June 23, 2025.
• The West Indies Academy team recorded wins against Sri Lanka Emerging Players, by 7 wickets on June 26, 2025, and by 19 runs on June 24, 2025.
• The West Indies team on tour in England in May-June 2025 lost all three ODIs and all three T20Is to England.

Famous Players

Daren Sammy: Recently appointed Head Coach for all West Indies formats, he was a crucial part of the 2012 World Cup-winning team.

Chris Gayle: A cricketing “superstar” renowned for his powerful hitting, he once scored 424 runs in four ODIs against England, including a record 39 sixes.

Shai Hope: The current West Indies ODI captain, he’s known for his consistent performance and even hit a “hat-trick of sixes” at the T20 World Cup 2024.

Hayley Matthews: She captains the West Indies Women’s squad and earned the Player of the Series award against England.

Andre Russell: A “superstar” all-rounder, his presence provides “immense balance” to the team.

Shimron Hetmyer: This talented “youngster” has been compared to the legendary Brian Charles Lara and played a key role in the Windies Under-19 team’s 2016 World Cup victory.

Jewel Andrew: A “teenage star” from the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, he has now joined the senior ODI squad.

Oshane Thomas: A “young bloke” known for his blistering pace, capable of bowling at 150 kmph.

Brian Lara: A legendary former player whose iconic batting style continues to be a benchmark for comparison.

Jason Holder: A key all-rounder who brings “immense balance” to the team and has also served as an ODI captain.

Ravi Rampaul: A former West Indies fast bowler and a 2012 T20 World Cup winner, he now contributes as the bowling coach.

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FAQs

Recent Performance and Key Players

Challenges and Future Outlook