Cricket West Indies announces 2026–27 central contracts

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has released its central contract list for the 2026–27 season, covering both men's and women's teams. The new roster includes three players earning their first retainers: Matthew Forde, Amir Jangoo, and Mandy Mangru.

In the men's senior list, John Campbell returns to the squad for the first time since 2019. However, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, and Romario Shepherd have been dropped from the retainer list. Additionally, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, and Vitel Lawes have been awarded development contracts to support their progression into the international setup.

On the women's side, the number of contracted players has increased to 15. Jahzara Claxton and Realeanna Grimmond have transitioned from development contracts to the senior list, joining Mandy Mangru.

CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe noted that these contracts are tied to upcoming critical fixtures, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in February and the women's ODI series against Pakistan in December.