West Indies

West Indies Men Cricket Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nickname for the West Indies cricket team?

The West Indies cricket team is also known as the “Windies” famous for their color, their combative attitude, and their rich history of playing cricket.

The captain of the West Indies changes with the format, with Rovman Powell leading the T20s and Kraigg Brathwaite in charge of the Test team.

Yes, West Indies has won the Cricket World Cup twice: in 1975 and 1979, making them champions in the golden age of cricket.

Chris Gayle is one of the most well-known players from the West Indies, who is most well-known for his explosive batting style and long sixes in a very entertaining fashion.

Yes, many of the West Indies players play in the T20 format in the IPL. Players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer often play in the IPL.

Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run scorer for India, scoring over the30800 runs in all formats of the game, inspiring tens of millions of cricket lovers.

Definitely, the West Indies have a cricket-centric culture and people enjoy every aspect of following the game: They follow all the matches, players, and, when the team wins, they celebrate with a passionate enthusiasm.

In the past, Curtly Ambrose and Malcolm Marshall were recognised as legends, while Alzarri Joseph is quickly becoming one of the best current fast bowlers in the cricketing hemisphere.

The West Indies team is well known (even by non-cricket fans) for the maroon colored jersey. It is a bold color worn by the team of true origins.

Brian Lara is the player with the most runs, and will surely be remembered forever for scoring the world record 400 not out in Test cricket.

The West Indies have won the T20 World Cup twice — in 2012 and 2016. Both of these accomplishments reflect their incredible power in cricket, especially short formats.