Kraigg Brathwaite quit as West Indies Test captain on Monday after four years in charge while ODI skipper Shai Hope was handed leadership of the T20 team, officials said. The 32-year-old Brathwaite, who is two matches shy of reaching the 100-Test mark, led the team to a first Test victory in Australia in 27 years with an eight-run win in Brisbane last year. Advertisment Earlier this season, he was in charge when the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan for the first time in nearly 35 years. Also read | England Test captain Ben Stokes to miss early county games in fitness battle A dogged and disciplined opening batsman, Brathwaite has accumulated 5,935 runs in Tests with 12 centuries and 31 fifties but at an average of just over 33. He is also renowned for feats of patience, batting for the best part of 16 hours over two innings to secure a draw with England at Barbados in 2022. Advertisment"Kraigg Brathwaite has been an outstanding leader for our Test team, guiding the squad with discipline, resilience, and a deep understanding of the game," said West Indies director of cricket, Miles Bascombe. "His contributions have been invaluable, and under his leadership, we have witnessed historic moments that will be remembered for years to come." WI salute you, Kraigg Brathwaite, for your unwavering leadership as Captain and to the people of the West Indies. We look forward to your continued dedication to West Indies cricket on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/xV0YuKktEc — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) March 31, 2025 Advertisment Meanwhile, Hope replaces Rovman Powell, in charge since 2023, as T20 captain. Hope, 31, has played 133 ODIs and 39 T20 internationals, scoring more than 6,000 runs over both formats. He has 17 centuries in ODI cricket. "Shai Hope's appointment signals a progressive shift for West Indies cricket," said head coach Darren Sammy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.