West Indies cricket continues its resurgence on the global stage, and the latest ICC T20 International rankings offer further proof of that upward momentum.
Guyanese powerhouse Romario Shepherd, alongside all-rounders Roston Chase and Jason Holder, have all made significant gains following the West Indies’ commanding 3–0 series sweep against Bangladesh.
Roston Chase now stands as the third-ranked T20 all-rounder in the world, climbing six places to reach 227 rating points — one of the most notable jumps in recent memory. Shepherd maintains his position at number 11, while Holder moves up to 14th.
In the bowling rankings, the trio also saw major progress:
Holder soared nine spots to 23rd
Chase climbed thirteen places to 38th
Shepherd advanced ten positions to 63rd
Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein remains firmly among the elite, holding the number two spot globally among T20 bowlers.
There were also impressive surges among West Indies batters:
Ackeem Auguste jumped an incredible 102 places to 83rd
Alick Athanaze rose 32 spots to 84th
Amir Jangoo advanced 27 places to 87th
Chase, continuing his stellar form, improved 28 spots to 78th
Captain Shai Hope now sits proudly at 12th in the world
While a few players — including Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford — experienced slight dips, the overall picture paints a compelling story: West Indies cricket is making significant gains in nearly every department.
These ranking achievements come amid renewed investment and strengthened national support for cricket across the Caribbean — particularly in Guyana, where the Ali Administration has prioritised the sport through infrastructure upgrades, modern training facilities, and expanded youth development programmes.
From enhanced stadiums and grassroots coaching initiatives to international partnerships, government-backed investment is helping Caribbean cricketers once again thrive on the world stage.
The message is clear: West Indies cricket is on the rise.
Individual Caribbean players are earning global respect, and the region is re-establishing itself as a formidable force in world T20 cricket.
These ICC ranking boosts are more than just numbers — they are a testament to what consistent investment, development, and national support can achieve.