Cricket West Indies confirmed its 2026-27 international retainer contracts on November 5, 2026, covering 15 senior men, 15 senior women and three men's development players. All agreements run from October 1, 2026 to September 2027. Four players receive their first senior retainers, tied to specific upcoming assignments.
Contract Structure at a Glance
The allocation is balanced between the men's and women's senior squads, with 15 retainers each. The men's group also includes three development contracts. In total, 33 players are contracted for the 2026-27 cycle.
| Category | Contracts | Contract Window |
|---|
| Senior men's retainers | 15 | Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 2027 |
| Senior women's retainers | 15 | Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 2027 |
| Men's development contracts | 3 | Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 2027 |
| Total | 33 | Same window |
Captaincy and Contract Cycle
Leadership Group Unchanged
Shai Hope continues as captain in ODIs and T20Is. Roston Chase leads the Test side, and Hayley Matthews retains the senior women's captaincy.
Players in the Final Year of Two-Year Deals
Six players are entering the last year of their current two-year contracts. This creates a natural review point ahead of the 2027-28 cycle.
First-Time Retainers: The Performance Case
Campbell receives his first such deal since 2019. He returned to the ODI side in September 2026 and made 101 off 68 balls against India in Guwahati, a strike rate of roughly 148.5. Before that recall, he scored a maiden Test century of 115 against India in Delhi in October 2025.
Matthew Forde
Forde has been West Indies' leading powerplay wicket-taker across white-ball cricket. He has taken 10 wickets in T20Is and 6 in ODIs in that phase, 16 in total. New-ball impact is a measurable need in both formats.
Amir Jangoo
Jangoo posted a career-best 233 against Sri Lanka in Antigua in June 2026. He and Chase shared a world record sixth-wicket Test partnership of 401. He also scored an unbeaten 111 against Bangladesh on Day 2 of a WTC Test in Sylhet.
Mandy Mangru
Mangru earns her first international retainer after being part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
| Player | Key Metric | Context |
|---|
| John Campbell | 101 off 68 balls | ODI v India, Guwahati, Sep 2026 |
| John Campbell | 115 | Test v India, Delhi, Oct 2025 |
| Matthew Forde | 10 T20I + 6 ODI powerplay wickets | West Indies' leading powerplay wicket-taker in white-ball cricket |
| Amir Jangoo | 233 | Test v Sri Lanka, Antigua, Jun 2026 |
| Amir Jangoo | 401 (6th wicket, with Chase) | World record Test partnership for that wicket |
| Amir Jangoo | 111* | WTC Test v Bangladesh, Sylhet |
Assignments Driving the Contracts
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe linked the deals to defined targets. He said, “Every one of these contracts is tied to a job in front of us. For the men, the first job is the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in February, and we go there with every intention of making it through.”
For the women, the focus is the December ODI series against Pakistan, which carries automatic qualification for the next ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The squad will prepare under interim head coach Andre Coley.
| Squad | Next Assignment | Stake |
|---|
| Men | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier (February) | Qualification |
| Women | ODI series v Pakistan (December) | Automatic qualification for next Women's World Cup |
Full Contract Lists
Senior Men's Retainers and Development Deals
| Contract Type | Players |
|---|
| Senior retainers (15) | John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican |
| Development (3) | Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Vitel Lawes |
Auguste and Lawes receive their first international contracts through the development tier.
Senior Women's Retainers
| Contract Type | Players |
|---|
| Senior retainers (15) | Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor |
Analytical Takeaway
The first-time selections align closely with recent output. Campbell's strike rate, Forde's powerplay wickets and Jangoo's Test returns each supply a measurable case for inclusion.
With six players in the final year of two-year deals, the February qualifier and the December Pakistan series will be the first performance checkpoints for the 2026-27 cycle.