By Zainab Shafiq 
Roston Chase, now officially named West Indies’ new Test captain, isn’t just preparing for matches; he’s reflecting on his legacy. With names like Frank Worrell, Clive Lloyd, and Viv Richards etched in Caribbean cricket history, Chase steps into a role weighed down by expectation and tradition. But for Chase, it’s as personal as it is historic.
Back when he was just 18, Chase faced a very different kind of challenge, one at home. His mother, while supportive, issued him a firm two-year ultimatum: make it in professional cricket or return to school full-time. That push, Chase admits, became the fire that lit his way to the top. “I loved cricket more than school,” he said. “It became the reason I worked harder.”
That passion ultimately carried him through 49 Test matches. And now, at 33, his dream has reached a new level: Test captain of the West Indies.
Test Captain Roston Chase Set for Debut Against Australia
The transition comes at a time when the West Indies Test schedule is relatively light. Still, Roston Chase Test captain duties begin with a marquee home series against Australia starting June 25 in Bridgetown. Chase will lead a side that once ruled the Test format, though those glory days have grown distant.
Despite not featuring in a Test since March 2023, Chase was chosen after what Cricket West Indies described as a “detailed assessment process.” With only 13 Tests on the WTC 2025-27 calendar and one additional series against Afghanistan in 2027, every match becomes a defining opportunity for both Chase and the team.
Chase credits his father, too, not just his mother, for playing a pivotal role. “He’d be at all my matches, telling me where I need to improve. Those conversations shaped my growth.”
Now, Roston headlines a generational shift. He acknowledges the responsibility of leading a side that once defined dominance in world cricket, saying, “Captaining the West Indies is a great job to have. There’s a legacy attached to it.”
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