NZ vs WI | Roston Chase named Windies Test vice-captain; Pooran to continue as deputy in T20Is

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has replaced senior opener, Kraigg Brathwaite, as the new deputy to Jason Holder in the longer format of the game. Brathwaite was Windies' vice-captain in the last series that West Indies played against England, which they lost 1-2. Brathwaite had a terrible time in Tests last year where he averaged merely 16.82 while against England too, he had a middling series. For Chase, he scored 157 runs at 26.17 and picked up 10 wickets at 34 against the Three Lions and has been one of the most reliable Test players for Windies. 

"Roston Chase has been appointed vice captain of the West Indies Test Team for this tour of New Zealand. He is an experienced player who is tactically aware and very purposeful in his approach to the game.

Pooran feels that it will be a good opportunity for him to grow his game and would look to continue sharing his knowledge.

"I see this as another opportunity to learn and grow in the game. I was vice- captain for the tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year, so this is continuation of that work. It's always good to share your knowledge as we look to continue the winning mentality," Pooran said, reported ESPNCricinfo.

"I have been making strides in Test cricket since my debut back in 2016 and I see this new role as vice-captain as an honor. It is just for me to try and carry on and try to achieve great things for West Indies," Chase said.

"It is all about offering support to the captain, coach and other players as we try to plan strategy and put more wins on the board," he added.