Kraigg Brathwaite replaces Jason Holder as West Indies’ Test captain

West Indies are all set to embark on a fresh journey in the longest format as it has been confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) that opener Kraigg Brathwaite has been appointed the full time skipper in Test cricket with immediate effect. Brathwaite, the most capped player in the current Windies side with 66 Tests to his name, had served as Holder’s deputy since 2015, but the Caribbean nation’s remarkable 2-0 series win over Bangladesh last month forced the selectors’ hand in making the drastic change. In the absence of multiple first-team players, Brathwaite led an extremely young and inexperienced Windies side with guile, and helped them script an away series win for the ages.

"In the recent Test series against Bangladesh, Kraigg was able to motivate his players to play to a very high level and create the culture we are looking to establish where the team showed a collective determination to fight and a real hunger for success."

"On behalf of CWI, I would like to thank Jason for all he has given to the game in the region while serving as Captain of our Test team," Jimmy Adams, Cricket West Indies’ Director of Cricket, said.

"Throughout his five-and-a-half-year tenure, he has led with dignity while always upholding the highest values of the sport. As the world's leading Test all-rounder, we all believe that Jason still has a tremendous role to play in West Indies Test Cricket for many years to come."