West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite steps down, Shai Hope will lead in T20I

West Indies has just began a new chapter with Shai Hope, their new T20 captain. And Kraigg Brathwaite has officially stepped down from the Test captaincy role. Cricket West Indies yet to announce the name of their new Test format skipper. Windies cricket had find some exciting moment during the Kraigg Brathwaite, including a heroic Test series victory over Australia in Brisbane almost after 27 years. 

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Cricket West Indies informed in a release, "Brathwaite first indicated his intention to do so to CWI leadership earlier this year ahead of the completion of the West Indies’ successful tour of Pakistan. Understanding the importance of continuity, Brathwaite wanted to ensure the team had a period of transition before his departure."

Furthermore they added, "As a result, he has submitted his resignation ahead of the home series against Australia, giving the new leadership time to establish itself. This series will be particularly special, allowing Brathwaite, who is two matches shy of 100 Test matches, to double down on his batting without added responsibility."

Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe

Says a test captain will be named in the coming weeks while the appointment of Shai Hope as the T20 is an alignment with his success while guiding the 50 over team.

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) March 31, 2025

Miles Bascombe said, "Kraigg Brathwaite has been an outstanding leader for our Test team, guiding the squad with discipline, resilience, and a deep understanding of the game. His contributions have been invaluable, and under his leadership, we have witnessed historic moments that will be remembered for years to come." 

Brathwaite's test captaincy tenure will be written on the Windies cricket history for numerous occasions. Under his leadership WI defeat England at home in 2022 also. 

Meanwhile, Hope will now lead the in the T20I cricket, he replaced Rovman Powell. 

"Shai Hope’s appointment signals a progressive shift for West Indies cricket, given his success with the 50 over team in the last 18 month", said head coach Daren Sammy.