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Roston Chase is emerging as one of the best all-rounders in the West Indies. In a CPL match tonight he scored a magnificent 56 off 40 deliveries which helped his team St Lucia Kings to achieve an above par score against Trinbago Knight Riders.
Madness. Roston Chase hasn't played a Test in 2 years.A new chapter begins for Chase
I thought he would have been a shoe in for selection on the recent tour to Pakistan.Madness. Roston Chase hasn't played a Test in 2 years.
He had a good debut series against us in 2017 when Misbah and Younis had their farewell but it went downhill afterwards.I thought he would have been a shoe in for selection on the recent tour to Pakistan.
He has played some crunch knocks in the past. I haven't followed enough to know why he wasnt selected for two years but I do remember him standing tall with the bat quite a bit more than many other WIndies players.
It's not madness. Smaller boards could care less about Test cricket. They've seen the writing on the wall.Madness. Roston Chase hasn't played a Test in 2 years.
The appointment is nothing to do with the wider context of Test cricket, profitability etc. CWI's statement says they created some weird evaluation process involving psychometric tests - and Chase apparently scored highest.It's not madness. Smaller boards could care less about Test cricket. They've seen the writing on the wall.
Despite this - he has the second most tons from a WIndies batter in the last 10 years.He had a good debut series against us in 2017 when Misbah and Younis had their farewell but it went downhill afterwards.
Averages 19.60 in his last 23 Tests with the bat.
The appointment is nothing to do with the wider context of Test cricket, profitability etc. CWI's statement says they created some weird evaluation process involving psychometric tests - and Chase apparently scored highest.
However in their process they forgot one thing - actual cricketing ability ! Do you seriously think Roston Chase is the best candidate on merit ? Someone who cannot hold a place even in this WI Test team ? His stats are absolutely embarrassing.
He doesn't even captain Barbados in FC cricket ! If they wanted an experienced leader to groom a young deputy maybe that'd make sense. However senior citizen and another non-regular Jomel Warrican is the vice captain !
The other crazy thing is that WI for the last 7-8 years have generally curated seam friendly conditions and developed a good crop of seamers. By appointing this pair, are they now gonna play two spinners at home and create turners ?
Every single WI fan online I see is baffled and are rightly blasting the CWI.
There's three issues - a) the last Test ton came in 2019; b) he's become a regular again in white-ball cricket and c) Shan Masood was (rightly or wrongly) a Test regular for Pakistan when appointed whereas Roston Chase hasn't played Tests in 2 years. Shan had extensive red-ball captaincy experience in PAK FC and English County whereas Roston Chase doesn't even captain his home island Barbados.Despite this - he has the second most tons from a WIndies batter in the last 10 years.
I agree with what you saying that he seems like a wild selection but I agree with @Nikhil_cric that it's really down to the low priority West Indies place on tests. I understand your point on the psychometric tests but I think the objectives were probably to find someone who could hold the side together for a bit while WICB go through the motions with Test Cricket and pretend to care. Someone who won't embarrass the board, isn't in contention for other formats so won't rock the boat, has no chance of running away for a T20 league and can carry himself on the field. Chase probably ticks those boxes - cricketing form and ability don't matter as much. And regarding your point on the two spinners, I think he will basically be a Salman Agha type player rather than an out and out spinner. A specialist low-mid order bat.
The more I think of it in context of where WIndies are it does make sense. He is a less nepotistic version of Shan Masood..is there to fulfil the same role as Shan is .
This announcement follows the completion of a groundbreaking, robust and structured process to evaluate and recommend the next captain and vice-captain of the West Indies Test team.
Recognizing the critical role of leadership in shaping team culture, driving performance, and ensuring long-term success, CWI adopted a data-informed, multi-dimensional framework to guide the selection. This marks a significant evolution in how leadership appointments are made, aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and alignment with modern cricketing standards.
The process began with a shortlist of candidates selected based on factors including Test experience, leadership qualities, and captaincy credentials. The shortlisted players included: John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, and Jomel Warrican.
Each candidate went through a detailed assessment process that included psychometric testing to evaluate leadership style, behaviour, and overall suitability for the role, as well as structured interviews focused on tactical approach, communication skills, and team culture. The interview panel consisted of Head Coach Daren Sammy, Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, and Chairman of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee, Enoch Lewis.
The final recommendation was based on a weighted scoring system across six key areas: leadership, respect within the team, cricket knowledge, personal conduct, media and communication skills, and the results of the psychometric evaluation. The top-ranked candidates were recommended as captain and vice-captain and subsequently approved by the CWI Board.
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow praised the integrity and innovation of the process.
“This selection process is one of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking we have undertaken. I am deeply impressed by the professionalism, objectivity, and strategic thinking that shaped the final decision. It sets a new benchmark for leadership appointments in West Indies cricket.”
These appointments signal a clear strategic direction for the Test team, reinforcing team culture and positioning the West Indies to compete more effectively on the global stage. CWI also sees this process as a model for future captaincy appointments across all formats.