In securing the future of West Indies cricket, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially presented its list of players being offered International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season.
The new contract cycle began on Oct. 1 and includes established players and exciting newcomers on the Men’s and Women’s teams.
A key feature of this year’s list is the expanded use of multi-year deals, an initiative designed to provide players with greater financial security and help CWI retain its most valuable assets in the competitive global cricket landscape.
Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, emphasized the two areas of focus of the selection process.
“We have placed a premium on both current performance and long-term potential,” Bascombe stated. “Our strategy is firmly focused on building competitive squads for major global tournaments, ensuring stability for our top performers, and aligning our pathways with long-term success for West Indies cricket.”
The senior Men’s list features 15 players, including the exciting pace duo of Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, who are retained, alongside batters Shai Hope and Brandon King. Spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie are also included, highlighting their importance to the squad.
The Women’s squad has a strong core of experienced players, such as captain Hayley Matthews and legendary Stafanie Taylor. They are joined by key players such as Chinelle Henry and Karishma Ramharack.
WEST INDIES MEN’S CONTRACTS 2025/26 SENIOR MEN: Alick Athanaze. Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd. Jomel Warrican.
STARTER CONTRACTS (DEVELOPMENT): Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Johann Layne.
MEN’S ACADEMY: Ackeem Auguste, Ryan Bandoo, Jediah Blades, Rivaldo Clarke, Mavendra Dindyal, Giovonte Depeiza, Nathan Edward, Damel Evelyn, Amari Goodridge, Mbeki Joseph, Johann Layne, Zishan Motara, Kelvin Pittman, Renico Smith, Carlon Tuckett.
WEST INDIES WOMEN’S CONTRACTS 2025/26 SENIOR WOMEN: Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Ashmini Munisar, Stafanie Taylor, Karishma Ramharack.
CONTRACTS STARTER (DEVELOPMENT): Jahzara Claxton, Realeanna Grimmond.
WOMEN’S ACADEMY: Abigail Bryce. Asabi Callender, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Shabika Gajanbi, Brianna Harricharan, Trishan Holder, Djenaba Joseph, Nyia Latchman, Samara Ramnath, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Shunelle Sawh, Steffie Soogrim, Kate Wilmott.
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