History of West Indies Cricket

The West Indies cricket team, popularly known as The Windies, is a men’s cricket team representing a collection of English-speaking countries and territories in the Caribbean region. Administered by Cricket West Indies, this composite team selects players from fifteen Caribbean nation-states and territories. As of 26 November 2022, the West Indies cricket team holds the eighth position in Test rankings, tenth in ODIs, and seventh in T20Is, according to the official ICC rankings.

During the period spanning from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, the West Indies team was widely regarded as the strongest in the world in both Test and One Day International cricket. Numerous cricketers from the West Indies have been recognized as some of the best in the world, with several of them being inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. This illustrious group includes legends such as Garfield Sobers, Lance Gibbs, George Headley, Brian Lara, Vivian Richards, Clive Lloyd, Malcolm Marshall, Alvin Kallicharran, Andy Roberts, Rohan Kanhai, Frank Worrell, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes, Curtly Ambrose, Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Joel Garner, and Wes Hall.

The West Indies team has achieved significant success in international cricket tournaments. They have won the ICC Cricket World Cup on two occasions, in 1975 and 1979, when it was known as the Prudential Cup. Additionally, they have clinched the ICC T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016, during the period when it was called the World Twenty20. The team also emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004 and the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in 2016. Furthermore, they have reached the finals of the Cricket World Cup (1983), Under 19 Cricket World Cup (2004), and the ICC Champions Trophy (2006). Notably, the West Indies appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals from 1975 to 1983 and were the first team to achieve back-to-back World Cup wins in 1975 and 1979. However, these records have since been surpassed by Australia, who reached four consecutive World Cup finals from 1996 to 2007, winning three consecutive titles in the process.

The West Indies have had the privilege of hosting two major international cricket tournaments: the 2007 Cricket World Cup and the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. These events provided a platform for showcasing the region’s passion for the sport and its rich cricketing heritage.

Nickname(s)	Windies
Association	Cricket West Indies
Personnel
Test captain	Kraigg Brathwaite
One Day captain	Shai Hope
T20I captain	Rovman Powell
Coach	Andre Coley (Test) Daren Sammy (Limited overs)[1]
History
Test status acquired	1928
International Cricket Council
ICC status	Full Member (1926)
ICC region	Americas
ICC Rankings Current[3] Best-ever Test 8th 1st (1 January 1964) ODI 10th 1st (1 June 1981) T20I 8th 1st (10 January 2016)[2]
Tests
First Test	v.  England at Lord’s, London; 23–26 June 1928
Last Test	v.  South Africa at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg; 8–11 March 2023
Tests Played Won/Lost Total[4] 571 182/208 (180 draws, 1 tie) This year[5] 4 1/2 (1 draw)
World Test Championship appearances	2 (first in 2019–2021)
Best result	8th place (2019–2021, 2021–2023)
One Day Internationals
First ODI	v.  England at Headingley, Leeds; 5 September 1973
Last ODI	v.  Netherlands at Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare; 26 June 2023
ODIs Played Won/Lost Total[6] 861 416/404 (11 ties, 30 no results) This year[7] 9 6/2 (1 tie, 0 no results)
World Cup appearances	12 (first in 1975)
Best result	Champions (1975, 1979)
World Cup Qualifier appearances	1 (first in 2018)
Best result	Runners-up (2018)
Twenty20 Internationals
First T20I	v.  New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland; 16 February 2006
Last T20I	v.  South Africa at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg; 28 March 2023
T20Is Played Won/Lost Total[8] 179 73/93 (3 ties, 10 no results) This year[9] 3 2/1 (0 ties, 0 no results)
T20 World Cup appearances	8 (first in 2007)
Best result	Champions (2012, 2016)

Affiliates in Cricket West Indies

Cricket West Indies, the governing body for cricket in the region, comprises six cricket associations: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windward Islands. The Leeward Islands Cricket Association consists of three cricket associations representing two sovereign states (Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis), three British Overseas Territories (Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, and Montserrat), one U.S. territory (the U.S. Virgin Islands), and one Dutch constituent country (Sint Maarten). The Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control consists of associations from four sovereign states (Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).

Additionally, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands, two British Overseas Territories that were historically part of the former West Indies Federation, have their own national teams at present.

The region also has national teams representing various islands, which maintain their local identities and support local favorites. These national teams participate in the West Indian first-class competition known as the Regional Four Day Competition, previously referred to as the Busta Cup, Shell Shield, Carib Beer Cup, and other names. It is common for international teams to play warm-up games against these island teams before facing the combined West Indies team.

The total population of the countries and territories involved is approximately 6 million people, comparable to fellow Full Members New Zealand and Ireland, as well as prominent Associate Member Scotland.

The member associations of Cricket West Indies are as follows:

• Barbados Cricket Association (BCA)
• Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)
• Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA)
• Leeward Islands Cricket Association (LICA), which includes:
  • Anguilla Cricket Association
  • Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association
  • British Virgin Islands Cricket Association
  • Montserrat Cricket Association
  • Nevis Cricket Association (representing the island of Nevis)
  • Saint Kitts Cricket Association (representing the island of Saint Kitts)
  • Sint Maarten Cricket Association
  • United States Virgin Islands Cricket Association
• Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB)
• Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control (WICBC), which includes:
  • Dominica Cricket Association
  • Grenada Cricket Association
  • Saint Lucia Cricket Association
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket Association

History

The West Indies cricket team has a rich history that dates back to the 1890s when representative sides were formed to play against visiting English teams. In 1926, the Wet Indies Cricket Board (WICB) became a member of the Imperial Cricket Conference, the international governing body for the sport at the time. The team played its first official international match and gained Test status in 1928, making them the fourth Test-playing nation. During the 1930s, the West Indies team consisted of players representing the British colonies that would eventually form the West Indies Federation, along with British Guiana.

The outbreak of the Second World War interrupted cricket, and it wasn’t until January 1948 that the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured the West Indies. In that first match after the war, only a few players had prior Test cricket experience. In the same year, Wilfred Ferguson became the first West Indian bowler to take ten wickets in a Test, followed by Hines Johnson, the first fast bowler to achieve the feat.

A significant milestone came on June 29, 1950, when the West Indies defeated England for the first time at Lord’s. This victory, engineered by Ramadhin and Alf Valentine, was celebrated in a calypso by Lord Beginner. Later that year, the West Indies clinched a 3-1 series win by triumphing at The Oval. The team’s success became more consistent in the 1960s under the leadership of Frank Worrell and Gary Sobers, as the side transitioned from being predominantly white-dominated to black-dominated.

During the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, the West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, were recognized as unofficial world champions. They were known for their formidable four-man fast bowling attack and a strong batting lineup. In 1976, Michael Holding set a record for the best bowling figures by a West Indies bowler in a Test, taking 14/149 against England at The Oval. The team’s dominance was evident in their record streak of 11 consecutive Test victories in 1984 and their two 5-0 series wins over England, known as “blackwashes.”

However, starting in the 1990s and continuing into the 2000s, West Indian cricket experienced a decline. This was attributed to the failure of the West Indian Cricket Board to professionalize the sport, coupled with economic challenges faced by the countries in the region. The team struggled to maintain its previous level of success. There were some promising moments, such as winning the 2004 Champions Trophy and finishing as runners-up in 2006. Yet, it was the advent of Twenty20 cricket that marked a turning point for the West Indies, as they developed a group of power hitters who could change the game’s outcome. Players like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, DJ Bravo, Andre Russell, and Carlos Brathwaite played pivotal roles.

The West Indies achieved a significant milestone in 2012 when they won the ICC World Twenty20 by defeating Australia and host country Sri Lanka. This victory marked their first ICC world championship since the 1979 World Cup. In 2016, they went on to win the World Twenty20 again by defeating England, becoming the first team to achieve this feat twice. In a historic achievement, the West Indies also became the first team to win both the men’s and women’s World Twenty20 titles on the same day, with the women’s team defeating three-time defending champion Australia to claim their first ICC world title.

Overall, the West Indies cricket team has experienced ups and downs throughout its illustrious history, leaving an indelible mark on the sport with their moments of triumph and challenges overcome.

Venues

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The West Indies cricket team has played Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) at various stadiums across the Caribbean. As of April 2, 2021, the following eleven stadiums have hosted West Indies matches:

1. Queen’s Park Oval – Port of Spain, Trinidad (61 Tests / 73 ODIs / 6 T20Is): The Queen’s Park Oval, hosting its first Test match in 1930, is the most frequently used ground in the Caribbean for Test matches. Known for its picturesque setting against Trinidad’s Northern Range, it has a capacity of over 18,000.
2. Kensington Oval – Bridgetown, Barbados (55 Tests / 44 ODIs / 23 T20Is): Considered the ‘Mecca’ of West Indies cricket, Kensington Oval held the region’s inaugural Test match in 1930. It has a rich history, having hosted two ICC world finals, including the 2007 Cricket World Cup Final and the 2010 World Twenty20 Final. Its current capacity is 11,000.
3. Bourda – Georgetown, Guyana (30 Tests / 11 ODIs / 0 T20Is): Bourda, hosting its first Test in 1930, is the only Test ground in South America. Noteworthy for being below sea level and having its own moat, the stadium has a capacity of approximately 22,000. It gained attention during an April 1999 One Day International when a pitch invasion led to the match being declared a tie.
4. Sabina Park – Kingston, Jamaica (54 Tests / 41 ODIs / 6 T20Is): Sabina Park made its Test debut in 1930 and is recognized for the scenic backdrop of the Blue Mountains. The ground witnessed Garry Sobers’ record-breaking 365 not out. In 1998, a Test against England was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch. It currently holds 15,000 spectators.
5. Antigua Recreation Ground – St John’s, Antigua (22 Tests / 11 ODIs / 0 T20Is): Hosting its first Test in 1981, Antigua Recreation Ground saw three Test triple centuries, including Brian Lara’s world record scores of 375 and 400 not out. It was replaced by a new stadium for the 2007 Cricket World Cup but made a return to international cricket after a Test match was abandoned at the new venue.
6. Arnos Vale – Kingstown, St Vincent (3 Tests / 23 ODIs / 2 T20Is): Arnos Vale Ground, also known as The Playing Fields, made its Test debut in 1997.
7. National Cricket Stadium – St George’s, Grenada (4 Tests / 25 ODIs / 6 T20Is): Queen’s Park in Grenada hosted its first Test in 2002.
8. Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium – Gros Islet, St Lucia (10 Tests / 26 ODIs / 17 T20Is): Formerly known as Beauséjour Cricket Ground, it held its first Test in 2003. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 and was the first Caribbean venue to host a day-night cricket match. It was renamed in honor of St. Lucian captain Darren Sammy after the West Indies’ victory in the 2016 World Twenty20.
9. Warner Park Stadium – Basseterre, St Kitts (3 Tests / 18 ODIs / 10 T20Is): Warner Park Sporting Complex hosted its first Test match in 2006. It has a permanent capacity of 8,000, which can be extended for larger events.
10. Providence Stadium – Georgetown, Guyana (2 Tests / 24 ODIs / 8 T20Is): Providence Stadium, built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, held its first Test match in 2008. It has a permanent capacity of 15,000 and replaced Bourda as the main Test venue in Guyana.
11. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium – North Sound, Antigua (12 Tests / 20 ODIs / 4 T20Is): The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, inaugurated for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, hosted its first Test in 2008. It has a permanent capacity of 10,000 and took over from Antigua Recreation Ground as Antigua’s primary Test venue.

Additionally, three other stadiums have hosted ODIs and T20Is but not Test matches. The table below shows the number of ODIs and T20Is played at each of these venues.

ODI and T20I grounds

Name	City	Country	Capacity	First match	Tests	ODIs	T20Is	Notes
Albion Sports Complex	Albion	Guyana	15,000	1977	—	5	0
Mindoo Phillip Park	Castries	Saint Lucia		1978	—	2	0
Coolidge Cricket Ground	Osbourn	Antigua and Barbuda	5,000	2017	—	—	4
Brian Lara Stadium	San Fernando	Trinidad and Tobago	15,000	2022	—	—	1

Clothing

In one-day cricket, the West Indies cricket team dons a maroon-colored shirt and trousers. The shirt features the West Indian Cricket Board logo and the name of their suppliers, Castore, on the sleeves. Their one-day cap is maroon with the WICB logo positioned on the left side of the front, accompanied by two yellow stripes.

During first-class cricket matches, in addition to their cricket flannels, West Indian fielders sometimes wear a wide-brimmed maroon sunhat or a maroon baggy cap. The front of the hat showcases the WICB logo, and helmets follow a similar color scheme. The team sweater traditionally had maroon, green, and grey stripes, with gold added to the stripes in the early 2000s. However, the design shifted back to a simple maroon facing when the West Indies started wearing fleeces. In 2020, they reintroduced the classic cable knit sweaters edged with maroon and green. While touring, the team wore maroon caps, but during Test matches in the Caribbean, it was customary for them to wear dark blue caps until the late 1970s. The blazers awarded for home tests were dark blue with white and green facings, and an example can be seen in the museum at Lord’s. After around 1977, both home and away teams began wearing maroon caps, and the blazers featured the same colors.

During World Series Cricket, the West Indies adopted colored uniforms. Initially, their uniform was pink but was later changed to maroon to align with their Test match caps. Grey was introduced as a secondary color. In some uniforms, grey has dominated over the traditional maroon, and certain variations incorporated accents of green, yellow, or white.

Former uniform suppliers for the West Indies team included BLK (2017-2019), Joma (2015-2017), Woodworm (2008-2015), Admiral (2000-2005), Asics (1999 World Cup), UK Sportsgear (1997-1998), ISC (1992-1996), and Adidas (1979-1991).

Previous sponsors for the team were Sandals (2018-2021), Digicel (2005-2018), KFC (2006-2009), Cable & Wireless (2000-2004), Carib Beer (1999-2001), and Kingfisher (1996-1999).

West Indies women’s cricket team

The West Indies women’s cricket team maintains a lower profile compared to the men’s team. They participated in 11 Test matches between 1975–76 and 1979, securing one victory, suffering three defeats, and drawing the remaining games. Since then, they have only played a single additional Test match, which ended in a draw against Pakistan in 2003–04. Their record in One Day Internationals is also sporadic. In the inaugural women’s World Cup held in 1973, teams representing Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica participated, but both sides performed poorly, finishing fifth and sixth out of a field of seven teams. The West Indies women united as a team to play their first ODI in 1979 but did not compete again until the 1993 World Cup. Historically, the team has not been among the leading sides globally. However, they demonstrated improvement since the 2013 World Cup, where they finished as runners-up. Notably, they achieved second place in the International Women’s Cricket Council Trophy, a tournament for women’s national teams in the second tier, in 2003. Their overall record in one-dayers stands at 177 matches played, 80 victories, 91 losses, one tie, and five no results.

Due to the women’s team’s relatively lower profile, there are few widely recognized names in the game. One notable figure is Nadine George, a wicket-keeper/batsman who became the first and, to date, the only West Indian woman to score a century in Test cricket. She accomplished this feat in Karachi, Pakistan during the 2003–04 season. George is actively involved in supporting sports in the West Indies, particularly in her native St Lucia. In recognition of her contributions to the sport, she was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales in 2005.

In 2016, the West Indies women’s team achieved a significant milestone by winning their first ICC world championship – the 2016 Women’s World Twenty20. They accomplished this feat by defeating the three-time defending champion, Australia, by eight wickets at Eden Gardens, with members of the men’s team present in the crowd to show their support.

Tournament History:

ICC World Test Championship

ICC World Test Championship record
Year	League stage										Final Host	Final	Final Position
	Pos	Matches					Ded	PC	Pts	PCT
		P	W	L	D	T
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	34.6	The Oval,England	DNQ	8th

Cricket World Cup

World Cup record
Hosts, Year	Round	Position	GP	W	L	T	NR
1975	Champions	1/8	5	5	0	0	0
1979			5	4	0	0	1
1983	Runners-up	2/8	8	6	2	0	0
1987	Round 1	5/8	6	3	3	0	0
1992		6/9	8	4	4	0	0
1996	Semi-finals	4/12	7	3	4	0	0
1999	Round 1	7/12	5	3	2	0	0
2003		7/14	6	3	2	0	1
2007	Super 8	6/16	10	5	5	0	0
2011	Quarter-finals	8/14	7	3	4	0	0
2015		8/14	7	3	4	0	0
2019	Group stage	9/10	9	2	6	0	1
2023	TBD
Total	12/12	2 Titles	80	43	35	0	2

ICC Trophy/ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier

• 1979-2014: Not eligible (top 8 in ODI rankings and Full Member of ICC)
• 2018: Runner-up (qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019)
• 2023: Qualified

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup record
Hosts, Year	Round	Position	GP	W	L	T	NR
2007	Group stage	11/12	2	0	2	0	0
2009	Semi-finals	4/12	6	3	3	0	0
2010	Super 8	6/12	5	3	2	0	0
2012	Champions	1/12	7	3	2	1	1
2014	Semi-finals	3/16	5	3	2	0	0
2016	Champions	1/16	6	5	1	0	0
2021	Super 12’s	9/16	5	1	4	0	0
2022	Group Stage	15/16	3	1	2	0	0
2024	Qualified
Total	8/8	2 titles	39	19	18	1	1

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy record
Hosts, Year	Round	Position	GP	W	L	T	NR
1998	Runners-up	2/9	3	2	1	0	0
2000	Round 1	11/11	1	0	1	0	0
2002		7/12	2	1	1	0	0
2004	Champions	1/12	4	4	0	0	0
2006	Runners-up	2/10	5	3	1	0	0
2009	Round 1	8/8	3	0	3	0	0
2013		7/8	3	1	1	1	0
2017	Did not qualify
Total	7/8	1 title	20	10	8	1	0

Honours

• World Cup:
• Champions (2): 1975, 1979
• Runners-up (1): 1983
• T20 World Cup:
• Champions (2): 2012, 2016
• Champions Trophy:
• Champions (1): 2004
• Runners-up (2): 1998, 2006

Statistics and records

Innings totals exceeding 700: Highest scores made by West Indies:

• 790 for 3 declared against Pakistan in Kingston during the 1957–58 season.
• 751 for 5 declared against England in St John’s in 2003–04.
• 747 all out against South Africa in St John’s in 2004–05.
• 749 for 9 declared against England in Bridgetown during the 2008–2009 season.

Highest scores made against West Indies:

• 849 by England in Kingston in 1929–30.
• 758 for 8 declared by Australia in Kingston in 1954–55.

Innings totals below 60: Lowest scores made by West Indies:

• 47 against England in Kingston during the 2003–04 season.
• 51 against Australia in Port of Spain in 1998–99.
• 53 against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 1986–87.
• 54 against England at Lord’s in 2000.
• 60 against Pakistan in Karachi in 2017-18 (60/9 due to surrender).

Lowest scores made against West Indies:

• 46 by England in Port of Spain in 1993–94.
• 51 by England in Kingston in 2008–09.

Triple centuries scored for West Indies:

• Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England at St John’s in 2003–04.
• Brian Lara scored 375 against England at St John’s in 1993–94.
• Garry Sobers scored 365 not out against Pakistan at Kingston in 1957–58.
• Chris Gayle scored 333 against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2010–11.
• Chris Gayle scored 317 against South Africa at St John’s in 2004–05.
• Lawrence Rowe scored 302 against England at Bridgetown in 1973–74.

Notable bowling performances:

• Michael Holding took 14 wickets for 149 runs against England at the Oval in 1976.
• Courtney Walsh took 13 wickets for 55 runs against New Zealand in Wellington in 1994–95.
• Shanon Gabriel took 13 wickets for 121 runs against Sri Lanka.
• Andy Roberts took 12 wickets for 121 runs against India in Madras in 1974.

Hat-tricks:

• Wes Hall achieved a hat-trick against Pakistan in 1959.
• Lance Gibbs achieved a hat-trick against Australia in 1961.
• Courtney Walsh achieved a hat-trick against Australia in 1988.
• Jermaine Lawson achieved a hat-trick against Australia in 2003.

One-day matches: In one-day internationals, Jerome Taylor accomplished a hat-trick on 19 October 2006 at Mumbai in an ICC Champions Trophy league match against Australia.

At the ICC 2011 Cricket World Cup, Kemar Roach became the sixth bowler to claim a World Cup hat-trick against the Netherlands.

Test Captains

Current squad

This is a list of every active player who is contracted to West Indies, has played for West Indies since June 2022 or was named in the recent Test, ODI or T20I squad. Uncapped players are listed in italics.

Updated: 26 June 2023

• Forms – This refers to the formats they’ve played for West Indies in the past year, not over their whole West Indies career
• S/N – Shirt number

Name	Age	Batting style	Bowling style	Domestic team	Forms	S/N	Captain	Last Test	Last ODI	Last T20I
Batters
Jermaine Blackwood	31	Right-handed	Right-arm off break	Jamaica	Test, ODI	27	Test (VC)	2023	2022	—
Nkrumah Bonner	34	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break	Leeward Islands	Test	89		2022	2022	2012
Kraigg Brathwaite	30	Right-handed	Right-arm off break	Barbados	Test	11	Test (C)	2023	2017	—
Shamarh Brooks	34	Right-handed	—	Barbados	Test, ODI, T20I	13		2022	2023	2022
Keacy Carty	26	Right-handed	Right-arm medium	Leeward Islands	ODI	96		—	2023	—
Tagenarine Chanderpaul	27	Left-handed	—	Guyana	Test	30		2023	—	—
Shimron Hetmyer	26	Left-handed	—	Guyana	T20I	2		2019	2021	2022
Brandon King	28	Right-handed	—	Jamaica	ODI, T20I	53		—	2023	2023
Evin Lewis	31	Left-handed	—	Trinidad and Tobago	T20I	17		—	2021	2022
Rovman Powell	29	Right-handed	Right-arm medium fast	Jamaica	ODI, T20I	52	T20I (C), ODI (VC)	—	2023	2023
All-rounders
Alick Athanaze	24	Left-handed	—	Windward Islands	ODI	–		—	2023	—
Roston Chase	31	Right-handed	Right-arm off break	Barbados	Test, ODI, T20I	10		2023	2023	2023
Kavem Hodge	30	Right-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox	Windward Islands	ODI	–		—	2023	—
Jason Holder	31	Right-handed	Right-arm medium fast	Barbados	Test, ODI, T20I	98		2023	2023	2023
Kyle Mayers	30	Left-handed	Right-arm medium	Barbados	Test, ODI, T20I	71	T20I (VC)	2023	2023	2023
Keemo Paul	25	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Guyana	ODI, T20I	84		2019	2023	2022
Raymon Reifer	32	Left-handed	Left-arm medium fast	Guyana	Test, ODI, T20I	87		2023	2023	2023
Romario Shepherd	28	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Guyana	ODI, T20I	16		—	2022	2023
Odean Smith	26	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Jamaica	ODI, T20I	58		—	2023	2023
Wicket-keepers
Johnson Charles	34	Right-handed	Left-arm orthodox	Windward Islands	ODI, T20I	25		—	2023	2023
Joshua da Silva	25	Right-handed	—	Trinidad and Tobago	Test	35		2023	2021	—
Shai Hope	29	Right-handed	—	Barbados	ODI	4	ODI (C)	2021	2023	2022
Nicholas Pooran	27	Left-handed	Right-arm off break	Trinidad and Tobago	ODI, T20I	29		—	2023	2023
Devon Thomas	33	Right-handed	Right-arm medium	Leeward Islands	Test, T20I	38		2022	2013	2022
Spin bowlers
Yannic Cariah	31	Left-handed	Right-arm leg spin	Trinidad and Tobago	ODI, T20I	59		—	2023	2022
Akeal Hosein	30	Left-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox	Trinidad and Tobago	ODI, T20I	21		—	2023	2023
Gudakesh Motie	28	Left-handed	Slow left-arm orthodox	Guyana	Test, ODI	64		2023	2022	2021
Kevin Sinclair	23	Right-handed	Right-arm off spin	Guyana	ODI	77		—	2023	2021
Hayden Walsh	31	Left-handed	Right-arm leg break	Leeward Islands	ODI, T20I	86		—	2022	2022
Pace bowlers
Sheldon Cottrell	33	Right-handed	Left-arm fast medium	Jamaica	T20I	19		2014	2021	2023
Shannon Gabriel	35	Right-handed	Right-arm fast	Trinidad and Tobago	Test	20		2023	2019	2013
Akeem Jordan	28	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	ODI	–		—	2023	—
Alzarri Joseph	26	Right-handed	Right-arm fast	Leeward Islands	Test, ODI, T20I	8		2023	2023	2023
Obed McCoy	26	Left-handed	Left-arm fast medium	Trinidad and Tobago	T20I	61		—	2018	2022
Marquino Mindley	28	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Jamaica	Test	85		2022	—	—
Anderson Phillip	26	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Trinidad and Tobago	Test, ODI	48		2022	2022	—
Kemar Roach	34	Right-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Barbados	Test	24		2023	2022	2012
Jayden Seales	21	Left-handed	Right-arm fast medium	Windward Islands	Test, ODI	33		2022	2022	—

Coaching staff

Limited overs

Coaching history

1. 1992–1995: Rohan Kanhai
2. 1995–1996: Andy Roberts
3. 1996–1999: Malcolm Marshall
4. 1999: Viv Richards (interim)
5. 2000–2003: Roger Harper
6. 2003–2004: Gus Logie
7. 2004–2007: Bennett King
8. 2007: David Moore (interim)
9. 2007–2009: John Dyson
10. 2009–2010: David Williams (interim)
11. 2010–2014: Ottis Gibson
12. 2015–2016: Phil Simmons
13. 2017–2018: Stuart Law
14. 2018: Nic Pothas (interim)
15. 2019: Richard Pybus (interim)
16. 2019: Floyd Reifer (interim)
17. 2019–2022: Phil Simmons
18. 2022: Andre Coley (interim)
19. 2023: Andre Coley (Test) and Daren Sammy (Limited overs)
20. 2023:  present- Daren Sammy

In popular culture

The documentary film “Fire in Babylon,” released in 2010, takes viewers on a captivating journey through the dominance of the West Indies cricket team in the 1970s and 1980s. Directed and written by Stevan Riley, the film combines archival footage and interviews with cricketers to provide a compelling narrative.

“Fir in Babylon” focuses on the West Indies team’s remarkable achievements, widely recognized as one of the greatest in cricket history. Notably, they remained unbeaten in Test series for an impressive 15-year period. The documentary delves into the team’s triumphs over their former colonial masters, England, and highlights the prevailing racism faced by Black individuals during that era.

The film showcases the West Indies’ rise to power, led by inspirational figures such as captain Clive Lloyd. It explores how the team’s unity and resilience enabled them to overcome numerous challenges, both on and off the field. The fast bowling quartet of Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts, and Colin Croft, known as the “Four Horsemen,” is extensively featured, depicting their fearsome reputation and impact.

Through the documentary, viewers gain insights into the West Indies’ unwavering determination to succeed, despite facing racial discrimination and social inequalities. It showcases the team’s role in challenging and reshaping the perception of Black athletes in cricket and society.

“Fire in Babylon” received critical acclaim and was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Documentary. The film captivates audiences with its powerful storytelling, compelling visuals, and thought-provoking interviews, painting a vivid picture of the West Indies team’s extraordinary journey during their golden era.

See also

• Cricket in the West Indies
• Cricket West Indies
• Fire in Babylon
• History of the West Indian cricket team
• List of West Indies Test cricket records
• West Indies A cricket team
• West Indies High Performance Centre
• West Indies women’s cricket team

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External links

• Official Facebook page of the West Indies Cricket team
• Official Cricket West Indies website