Dhaka: The West Indies cricket team has concluded their ICC World Test Championship campaign on a high note, achieving a historic milestone by completing the calendar year without losing a Test series for the first time since 1994. This comes after a series-clinching draw against Bangladesh in Dhaka, securing a 1-0 series victory.

According to the International Cricket Council, the West Indies, under the captaincy of Roston Chase, became the first team in the current championship cycle to fulfill their full set of fixtures. The team wrapped up the year with two series wins, which Chase sees as a promising sign for the team's future campaigns. He expressed optimism about the team's potential in the next championship cycle (2027-2029), emphasizing the significance of strategic planning and hard work.

Chase highlighted the team's strategy over the past year, focusing on competing against teams like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, which are on a similar competitive level. "We won two out of three series, so I thought that it was a good year," Chase stated, pointing out the team's achievements and improvements.

Key contributors to the team's success include batsmen Justin Greaves and Shai Hope, who are among the top run-scorers in the current cycle, and the pace duo Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales, who have excelled in wicket-taking. Additionally, spinner Jomel Warrican received accolades for his performance, particularly in the series against Bangladesh, where he was named Player of the Series.

Chase praised Warrican for his consistent bowling, highlighting his ability to maintain pressure on opponents and his role in the team's series victory. The West Indies' recent achievements signal an upward trajectory for the team, fostering a sense of optimism as they continue to build on their successes.