Shai Hope Returns to Tests, Commits to New Era Under Roston Chase

After a three-year hiatus, Shai Hope is back in West Indies' Test squad, embracing a fresh chapter under new skipper Roston Chase. Though Test cricket wasn’t his primary motivation, Hope, already leading the team in white-ball formats, is now ready to balance the demands of all formats with renewed focus. He had previously declined interest in Test captaincy due to workload concerns, but conversations with head coach Daren Sammy helped shape his comeback. Follow every twist in West Indies' red-ball revival—only on Khelstake.