West Indies cricket team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | Windies | ||||||||||||
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Association | Cricket West Indies | ||||||||||||
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Test captain | Roston Chase | ||||||||||||
One Day captain | Shai Hope | ||||||||||||
T20I captain | Shai Hope | ||||||||||||
Test coach | Daren Sammy | ||||||||||||
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Test status acquired | 1928 | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong Sixes wins | 1 | ||||||||||||
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ICC status | Full Member (1926) | ||||||||||||
ICC region | Americas | ||||||||||||
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World Test Championship appearances | 3 (first in 2021) | ||||||||||||
Best result | 8th place (2021, 2023, 2025) | ||||||||||||
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World Cup appearances | 12 (first in 1975) | ||||||||||||
Best result | Champions (1975, 1979) | ||||||||||||
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T20 World Cup appearances | 8 (first in 2007) | ||||||||||||
Best result | Champions (2012, 2016) | ||||||||||||
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The West Indies cricket team, also known as The Windies, is a men's cricket team. It represents many English-speaking countries and territories in the Caribbean region. The team is managed by Cricket West Indies. Players are chosen from fifteen different Caribbean nations and territories. As of July 2025, the West Indies cricket team is ranked 8th in Test cricket, 9th in ODIs, and 5th in T20Is by the ICC.
From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, the West Indies team was the best in the world. They were strong in both Test cricket and One Day International cricket. Many amazing cricketers from the West Indies are now in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
The West Indies have won the Cricket World Cup twice (in 1975 and 1979). They also won the ICC T20 World Cup twice (in 2012 and 2016). They won the ICC Champions Trophy once (in 2004) and the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup once (in 2016). They were also runners-up in the Cricket World Cup (1983) and the ICC Champions Trophy (2006). The West Indies were the first team to win two World Cups in a row.
The West Indies have hosted big cricket events. They hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup and the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. They also co-hosted the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup with the United States.
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Countries and Territories Represented
The West Indies cricket team brings together players from many different places. These include independent countries and other territories.
- Independent Countries
- Other Territories
Sint Maarten (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Anguilla (British Overseas Territory)
British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Montserrat (British Overseas Territory)
U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S. Territory)
Cricket Associations in the West Indies
Cricket West Indies is the main group that runs the team. It includes six cricket associations. These are from Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windward Islands. The Leeward Islands group includes several smaller associations. These are from Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Sint Maarten, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Windward Islands group includes associations from Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Some other British Overseas Territories in the region, like the Cayman Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands, have their own national teams. Many individual islands also have their own teams. These island teams play in local competitions like the Regional Four Day Competition. Sometimes, international teams play against these island teams for practice before facing the main West Indies team.
The total population of these countries and territories is about 6 million people. This is similar to countries like New Zealand and Ireland. Historically, many West Indies players have come from Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Team History

The West Indies cricket team started playing in the 1890s. Back then, they played against visiting English teams. In 1926, the West Indies Cricket Board joined the international cricket body. Their first official international match, called a Test match, was in 1928. This made them the fourth team to have Test status. In the 1930s, the team represented British colonies that would later form the West Indies Federation.
After World War II, the team continued to grow. In 1948, Wilfred Ferguson became the first West Indian bowler to take ten wickets in a Test match. Later that year, Hines Johnson was the first fast bowler to do the same.
The West Indies won against England for the first time at Lord's in 1950. This victory was celebrated in a calypso song. In the 1960s, the team became stronger. It changed from being mostly white players to mostly black players. This happened under captains like Frank Worrell and Gary Sobers.
The team won the first World Cup in 1975. They won it again in 1979. By the late 1970s, the West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, were seen as the best team in the world. They kept this reputation throughout the 1980s. During these successful years, the West Indies were known for their four fast bowlers. They also had some of the best batsmen in the world. In 1976, Michael Holding took 14 wickets in a Test match against England. This is still a record for a West Indies bowler. In the 1980s, the team won 11 Test matches in a row. They also beat England 5-0 twice, which is called a "blackwash."
However, in the 1990s and 2000s, West Indies cricket faced challenges. The game struggled to become fully professional. Also, the economies in the West Indies faced difficulties. The team found it hard to keep up its past success. A win in the 2004 Champions Trophy gave some hope. But it was with the rise of Twenty20 cricket that the West Indies started to shine again. They developed players who could hit the ball powerfully. These players included Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels, and Andre Russell.
They won the 2012 World Twenty20 by beating Australia and then Sri Lanka. This was their first ICC world championship since 1979. Then, they won the 2016 World Twenty20 against England. This made them the first team to win the World Twenty20 twice. On the same day in 2016, the West Indies women's team also won their World Twenty20. This was a historic moment for West Indies cricket. In 2023, for the first time, the men's team did not qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They lost to Scotland in the qualifying rounds.
Team Flag and Anthem
Most cricket teams use their country's flag. But the West Indies team represents many different countries and territories. So, they have their own special flag. The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) created a unique symbol. It shows a palm tree and cricket stumps on a sunny island. This symbol is on a maroon background, which is the West Indian flag. Sometimes, the background also has white and green stripes.
Before 1999, the WICB used a similar symbol. It had a cabbage palm tree and an island, but no stumps. Instead of the sun, it had the Orion constellation. This older design was made in 1923. The team's motto back then meant that the West Indies team (Orion) was not worried about the English cricket team (lions).
For big ICC tournaments, the team uses a special song. It is an adapted version of "Rally 'Round the West Indies" by David Rudder.
Cricket Stadiums
The West Indies team plays at many different stadiums across the Caribbean. Here are some of the main ones that have hosted Test matches:
- Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. This stadium has hosted the most Test matches in the Caribbean. It has a beautiful view of Trinidad's Northern Range mountains.
- Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. This is known as the 'Mecca' of West Indies cricket. It hosted the first Test match in the region in 1930. It has also hosted two ICC world finals.
- Bourda in Georgetown, Guyana. This ground is unique because it's below sea level and has a moat to prevent flooding.
- Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The famous Blue Mountains are in the background here. Garry Sobers scored a world-record 365 runs here.
- Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's, Antigua. This stadium is famous for Brian Lara's world-record scores of 375 and 400 not out.
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia. This stadium was renamed after captain Darren Sammy after the West Indies won the 2016 World Twenty20.
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. This stadium is named after the legendary West Indies cricketer Viv Richards.
- Windsor Park Stadium in Roseau, Dominica. This stadium opened in 2007 and hosts Test and One Day International matches.
Other stadiums are used for One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). These include Albion Sports Complex in Guyana, Mindoo Phillip Park in Saint Lucia, Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, and Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.
Team Uniforms

When playing one-day cricket, the West Indies team wears maroon shirts and trousers. The shirt has the West Indian Cricket Board logo and the brand name Macron. The cap is also maroon with the WICB logo and two yellow stripes.
For T20I cricket, the team wears a yellow shirt with maroon sleeves. It has sky blue and yellow stripes. This shirt also shows the manufacturer's logo and the team's crest.
When playing longer matches (first-class cricket), players wear traditional white cricket clothes. They sometimes wear a maroon sunhat or a maroon baggy cap. The WICB logo is on the front of the hat. Helmets are also maroon. The team's sweaters used to have maroon, green, and grey edges. Gold was added later, but now they often wear simple maroon-edged fleeces.
Over the years, the team has had different uniform suppliers and sponsors. Some past suppliers include Castore, BLK, and Adidas. Past sponsors include Sandals, Digicel, and KFC.
West Indies Women's Cricket Team
The West Indies women's cricket team also plays international cricket. They have a lower profile than the men's team. They played a few Test matches in the 1970s. Since then, they have played only one more Test match in 2003-04. They also play One Day Internationals.
Teams from Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica played in the first women's World Cup in 1973. The united Windies team played their first ODI in 1979. While they haven't always been world leaders, they have improved. They finished as runners-up in the 2013 World Cup.
One well-known player is Nadine George. She was a wicket-keeper and batsman. Her century (100 runs) in Pakistan in 2003-04 is the only Test century by a West Indian woman. She supports sports in the West Indies and was honored for her contributions.
In 2016, the West Indies women's team won their first ICC world championship. They won the 2016 ICC Women's World Twenty20 by beating Australia. Members of the men's team were there to cheer them on.
Tournament Successes
The West Indies team has a proud history in major cricket tournaments.
ICC World Test Championship
The team has participated in the World Test Championship since it began.
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2019–21 | 8/9 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 720 | 194 | 26.9 | Rose Bowl, England | DNQ | 8th | |||||
2021–23 | 8/9 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 156 | 54 | 34.1 | The Oval, England | DNQ | 8th | |||||
2023–25 | 8/9 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 44 | 28.21 | Lord's, England | DNQ | 8th |
Cricket World Cup Wins
The West Indies have won the Cricket World Cup twice. They were also runners-up once.
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Hosts, Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | T | NR | ||
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Champions | 1/8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Champions | 1/8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
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Runners-up | 2/8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Round 1 | 5/8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Round 1 | 6/9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Semi-finals | 4/12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Round 1 | 7/12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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7/14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||
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Super 8 | 6/16 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Quarter-finals | 8/14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Quarter-finals | 8/14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Group stage | 9/10 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | ||
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Total | 12/13 | 2 Titles | 80 | 43 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
ICC T20 World Cup Wins
The West Indies have won the T20 World Cup twice.
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Hosts, Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | T | NR | ||
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Group stage | 11/12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Semi-finals | 4/12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Super 8 | 6/12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Champions | 1/12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
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Semi-finals | 3/16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Champions | 1/16 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Super 12 | 9/16 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Group Stage | 15/16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Super 8 | 5/20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Total | 9/9 | 2 titles | 46 | 24 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
ICC Champions Trophy Wins
The West Indies have won the Champions Trophy once and been runners-up twice.
Team Records and Achievements

The West Indies team has set many impressive records in cricket history.
- Highest Team Scores in Test Matches:
* 790 for 3 declared against Pakistan in Kingston in 1957–58. * 751 for 5 declared against England in St John's in 2003–04.
- Lowest Team Scores in Test Matches:
* 27 all out against Australia in Kingston in 2025. * 47 all out against England in Kingston in 2003–04.
- Individual Triple Centuries (300+ runs) for the Windies:
* 400 not out by Brian Lara against England in St John's in 2003–04. * 375 by Brian Lara against England in St John's in 1993–94. * 365 not out by Garry Sobers against Pakistan in Kingston in 1957–58. * 333 by Chris Gayle against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2010–11. * 317 by Chris Gayle against South Africa in St John's in 2004–05.
- Most Wickets in a Test Match (12 or more):
* 14 wickets for 149 runs by Michael Holding against England in 1976. * 13 wickets for 55 runs by Courtney Walsh against New Zealand in 1994–95.
- Hat-tricks (3 wickets in 3 balls) in Test Matches:
* Wes Hall against Pakistan in 1959. * Lance Gibbs against Australia in 1961. * Courtney Walsh against Australia in 1988. * Jermaine Lawson against Australia in 2003.
- Hat-tricks in One-Day Internationals (ODIs):
* Jerome Taylor against Australia in 2006. * Kemar Roach against the Netherlands in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Test Match Captains

Many talented players have had the honor of leading the West Indies team in Test matches. Here are some of them:
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Number | Name | Period |
1 | Karl Nunes | 1928–1930 |
5 | Jackie Grant | 1930–1935 |
7 | George Headley | 1947–1948 |
9 | John Goddard | 1947–1957 |
13 | Frank Worrell | 1960–1963 |
14 | Garfield Sobers | 1964–1972 |
16 | Clive Lloyd | 1974–1985 |
19 | Viv Richards | 1980–1991 |
22 | Richie Richardson | 1991–1995 |
23 | Courtney Walsh | 1993–1998 |
24 | Brian Lara | 1996–2007 |
28 | Shivnarine Chanderpaul | 2004–2006 |
31 | Chris Gayle | 2007–2010 |
34 | Darren Sammy | 2010–2014 |
36 | Jason Holder | 2015–2021 |
37 | Kraigg Brathwaite | 2017–2025 |
38 | Roston Chase | 2025- |
Current Team Players
The West Indies cricket team has a group of skilled players. They are chosen for different types of cricket matches. Here are the players who are currently under contract or have played recently. Players in bold have contracts, and italic players are new to the team.
- Last updated: July 15, 2025*
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Kevlon Anderson | 24 | Right-handed | N/A | Guyana | Test | 73 | ![]() |
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Jewel Andrew | 18 | Right-handed | N/A | Leeward Islands | ODI | 15 | N/A | ![]() |
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Alick Athanaze | 26 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | Windward Islands | Test, ODI, T20I | 28 | ![]() |
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Kraigg Brathwaite | 32 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Barbados | Test | 11 | ![]() |
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John Campbell | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Jamaica | Test | 32 | ![]() |
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Keacy Carty | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Leeward Islands | Test, ODI, T20I | 96 | ![]() |
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Johnson Charles | 36 | Right-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Windward Islands | T20I | 25 | N/A | ![]() |
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Shimron Hetmyer | 28 | Left-handed | N/A | Guyana | ODI, T20I | 2 | ![]() |
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Amir Jangoo | 28 | Left-handed | N/A | Trinidad and Tobago | Test, ODI | 95 | ![]() |
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Brandon King | 30 | Right-handed | N/A | Jamaica | Test, ODI, T20I | 53 | ODI, T20I (VC) | ![]() |
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Evin Lewis | 33 | Left-handed | N/A | Trinidad and Tobago | ODI, T20I | 17 | N/A | ![]() |
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Mikyle Louis | 24 | Right-handed | N/A | Leeward Islands | Test | 80 | ![]() |
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Rovman Powell | 32 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Jamaica | T20I | 52 | N/A | ![]() |
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Sherfane Rutherford | 26 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Guyana | ODI, T20I | 50 | N/A | ![]() |
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Fabian Allen | 30 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Jamaica | T20I | 97 | N/A | ![]() |
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Roston Chase | 33 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Barbados | Test, ODI, T20I | 10 | Test (C) | ![]() |
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Justin Greaves | 31 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Leeward Islands | Test, ODI, T20I | 66 | ![]() |
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Kavem Hodge | 32 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Windward Islands | Test | 22 | ![]() |
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Jason Holder | 33 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Barbados | T20I | 98 | ![]() |
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Andre Russell | 37 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Jamaica | T20I | 12 | ![]() |
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Romario Shepherd | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Guyana | ODI, T20I | 16 | N/A | ![]() |
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Shamar Springer | 27 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Windward Islands | T20I | 54 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
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Joshua da Silva | 27 | Right-handed | N/A | Trinidad and Tobago | Test | 35 | ![]() |
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Andre Fletcher | 37 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast, leg spin | Windward Islands | T20I | 72 | N/A | ![]() |
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Shai Hope | 31 | Right-handed | N/A | Barbados | Test, ODI, T20I | 4 | ODI, T20I (C) | ![]() |
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Tevin Imlach | 28 | Right-handed | N/A | Guyana | Test | 31 | ![]() |
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Jediah Blades | 23 | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | West Indies Academy | ODI | 75 | N/A | ![]() |
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Matthew Forde | 23 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | CCC | ODI, T20I | 5 | N/A | ![]() |
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Terrance Hinds | 33 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Trinidad and Tobago | T20I | 14 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
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Alzarri Joseph | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Leeward Islands | Test, ODI, T20I | 8 | ![]() |
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Shamar Joseph | 25 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast | Guyana | Test, ODI, T20I | 70 | ![]() |
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Obed McCoy | 28 | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | Windward Islands | T20I | 61 | N/A | ![]() |
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Marquino Mindley | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Jamaica | ODI | 85 | ![]() |
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Anderson Phillip | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Trinidad and Tobago | Test | 48 | ![]() |
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Kemar Roach | 37 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Barbados | Test | 24 | ![]() |
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Jayden Seales | 23 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Trinidad and Tobago | Test, ODI, T20I | 33 | ![]() |
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Akeal Hosein | 32 | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Trinidad and Tobago | T20I | 7 | N/A | ![]() |
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Gudakesh Motie | 30 | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Guyana | Test, ODI, T20I | 64 | ![]() |
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Kevin Sinclair | 25 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Guyana | Test | 77 | ![]() |
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Hayden Walsh | 33 | Left-handed | Right-arm leg break | Leeward Islands | ODI | 86 | N/A | ![]() |
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Jomel Warrican | 33 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Barbados | Test | 65 | Test (VC) | ![]() |
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Coaching Staff
The West Indies team has dedicated coaches and support staff.
Test Team Coaches
Position | Name |
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Team manager | Rawl Lewis |
Head coach | Andre Coley |
Assistant coaches | Shaun Tait |
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Stuart Williams | |
Physiotherapist | Denis Byam |
Limited Overs Team Coaches
Position | Name |
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Team manager | Rawl Lewis |
Head coach | Daren Sammy |
Batting coach | Floyd Reifer |
Bowling coach | James Franklin |
Fielding coach | Rayon Griffith |
More About West Indies Cricket
- Cricket in the West Indies
- Cricket West Indies
- History of the West Indian cricket team
- West Indies A cricket team
- West Indies women's cricket team
- West Indies under-19 cricket team
See also
In Spanish: Selección de críquet de Indias Occidentales para niños