Brathwaite, Connell left out of West Indies retainer contracts

Kraigg Brathwaite, Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge have been left out of Cricket West Indies' men's annual retainer contracts for the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford and Jomel Warrican have been added to the 15-player list for the upcoming season.

In the women's retainer list, Shamilia Connell, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chedean Nation and Rashada Williams have been left out, while Jannillea Glasgow and Shawnisha Hector have been added. The list for the women's team has been trimmed down from 15 to 13 players.

Five players (three men and two women) were handed starter contracts, while 15 men and 14 women were also handed academy contracts. The contracts are set to commence from October 1, 2025.

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: 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.

Starter contracts: 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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