Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as West Indies Test captain after three years
Kraigg Brathwaite served as West Indies Test captain for three years; his replacement is yet to be announced; Shai Hope replaces Rovman Powell as T20 captain; watch England's white-ball series vs West Indies (three ODIs, three T20s) live on Sky Sports in May and June
Tuesday 1 April 2025 09:06, UK
Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as West Indies' Test captain after three years in the role.
The 32-year-old led West Indies in 39 Tests and guided them to their first Test victory in Australia for 27 years last year with a dramatic win in Brisbane.
His replacement is yet to be named for Australia's upcoming three-Test tour of the Caribbean which takes place in June and July.
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Brathwaite became Test captain in March 2021, taking over from Jason Holder, and also led the West Indies to a home Test series victory against England in 2022.
Wicketkeeper batter Shai Hope will be replacing Rovman Powell as the T20 captain alongside his role as one-day international skipper.
Hope, 31, will take charge during West Indies' white-ball tour of England, live on Sky Sports Cricket in June.
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