West Indies Kraigg Brathwaite (centre) in motion for the West Indies in opposition to Pakistan at Multan. — AFP/File
Kraigg Brathwaite stop as West Indies Take a look at captain on Monday after 4 years in cost whereas ODI skipper Shai Hope was handed management of the T20 workforce, officers mentioned.
The 32-year-old Brathwaite, who is 2 matches shy of reaching the 100-Take a look at mark, led the workforce to a primary Take a look at victory in Australia in 27 years with an eight-run win in Brisbane final yr.
Earlier this season, he was in cost when the West Indies gained a Take a look at match in Pakistan for the primary time in practically 35 years.
A dogged and disciplined opening batsman, Brathwaite has collected 5,935 runs in Checks with 12 centuries and 31 fifties however at a median of simply over 33.
He’s additionally famend for feats of endurance, batting for the perfect a part of 16 hours over two innings to safe a draw with England at Barbados in 2022.
“Kraigg Brathwaite has been an outstanding leader for our Test team, guiding the squad with discipline, resilience, and a deep understanding of the game,” mentioned West Indies director of cricket, Miles Bascombe.
“His contributions have been invaluable, and under his leadership, we have witnessed historic moments that will be remembered for years to come.”
In the meantime, Hope replaces Rovman Powell, in cost since 2023, as T20 captain.
Hope, 31, has performed 133 ODIs and 39 T20 internationals, scoring greater than 6,000 runs over each codecs.
He has 17 centuries in ODI cricket.
“Shai Hope’s appointment signals a progressive shift for West Indies cricket,” mentioned head coach Darren Sammy.
