📜 Team Overview
The West Indies National Cricket Team in 2025 is a proud symbol of Caribbean passion, flair, and power-hitting mastery. Once the most feared side in world cricket, the Windies ruled the sport from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, producing some of the most legendary players the game has ever seen.
Today, the Men in Maroon are rebuilding with a blend of young talent and seasoned match-winners, aiming to restore their glory days. Known for their six-hitting ability, electric fielding, and laid-back charisma, West Indies cricket is a celebration of Caribbean culture on the global stage.
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🏆 West Indies Cricket History & Legacy
The West Indies made their Test debut in 1928 against England. Their golden era came between 1976 and 1995, when they dominated world cricket with an unmatched combination of pace bowling and attacking batting. Led by icons like Clive Lloyd and Sir Vivian Richards, the Windies went unbeaten in Test series for over 15 years.
Major ICC Achievements:
- Cricket World Cup: Winners – 1975, 1979; Runners-up – 1983
- T20 World Cup: Champions – 2012, 2016 (only team to win twice)
- ICC Champions Trophy: Winners – 2004
Historic Rivalries:
- West Indies vs Australia: Known for legendary battles in the 70s and 80s.
- West Indies vs England: A rivalry steeped in history and colonial legacy.
- West Indies vs India: Known for high-scoring ODIs and T20 thrillers.
💫 Top West Indies Cricketers
The Windies have given cricket some of its most charismatic and dominant players:
- Sir Vivian Richards: The “Master Blaster” of his era.
- Brian Lara: Holder of the highest individual Test score (400*).
- Clive Lloyd: Captain of the World Cup-winning teams in 1975 & 1979.
- Chris Gayle: The “Universe Boss” and T20 legend.
- Curtly Ambrose & Courtney Walsh: Fearsome pace duo of the 90s.
⭐ West Indies Cricket Records
| Record | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Test Score | Brian Lara | 400* vs England (2004) |
| Most Test Wickets | Courtney Walsh | 519 wickets |
| Most ODI Runs | Chris Gayle | 10,480 runs |
| Most T20I Runs | Chris Gayle | 1,899 runs |
| Most Sixes in International Cricket | Chris Gayle | 550+ sixes |
👥 West Indies Cricket Team Squad for 2025
🏏 Batters
Shai Hope, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers
🧤 Wicketkeeper-Batters
Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles
🔁 All-Rounders
Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein
🎯 Bowlers
Alzarri Joseph, Oshane Thomas, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Hayden Walsh Jr., Kevin Sinclair
This squad features explosive batting firepower, versatile all-rounders, and an emerging pace attack that can trouble the best.
🏟️ West Indies Cricket Home Grounds
- Kensington Oval (Barbados): Known as “The Mecca of West Indies cricket.”
- Queen’s Park Oval (Trinidad): Iconic venue with rich cricketing history.
- Sabina Park (Jamaica): Famous for Brian Lara’s triple centuries.
- Providence Stadium (Guyana): Host of the 2007 World Cup final.
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (St Lucia): Named after the two-time T20 WC-winning captain.
🧠 Fun Facts about the Men in Maroon
🏆 West Indies won the first two ICC Cricket World Cups in 1975 & 1979.
🎯 Brian Lara holds both the highest and third-highest individual Test scores.
🔥 Chris Gayle hit the first ball of a T20 World Cup for six.
💥 West Indies are the only team to win the T20 World Cup twice.
🎶 Calypso music is a big part of the crowd atmosphere at West Indies games.
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