West Indies Cricket Team

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Team info

Full name

West Indies

Abbreviation

WI

Type

country

Country

West Indies

Head coach

Daren Sammy

Captain (ODI)

Shai Hope

Captain (Test)

Roston Chase

Captain (T20I)

Shai Hope

West Indies Team Bio

The West Indies cricket team, affectionately known as the Windies, boasts a rich legacy in T20 cricket, highlighted by their triumphs in the 2012 and 2016 ICC T20 World Cups under the leadership of Darren Sammy, who now serves as head coach. Renowned for their explosive batting, athletic fielding, and potent pace bowling, the team embodies Caribbean flair and resilience. In the T20 format, stars like Chris Gayle set benchmarks with aggressive strokeplay, while recent squads blend seasoned campaigners with emerging talents.

For 2026, captain Shai Hope leads a balanced unit featuring power-hitters like Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell, all-rounders such as Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd, and spin options like Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie. The side draws on a deep talent pool from domestic leagues and global T20 competitions, adapting to subcontinental conditions with spin-friendly pitches in mind.

As the joint-most successful team alongside India and England with two titles, West Indies remain a formidable force, capable of thrilling comebacks and big-hitting spectacles. Their passionate fanbase and “calypso cricket” style make them perennial crowd favourites in global tournaments. West Indies are in Group C along with England, Scotland, Nepal and Italy.

West Indies record in T20 World Cup