West Indies Reveal 2026-27 Contracts: Campbell, Forde, Jangoo and Mangru Earn First Deals

Cricket West Indies have locked in their 2026-27 retainer contracts, and the list is packed with storylines. Fifteen men and 15 women are in, three development deals have been handed out, and a fresh wave of first-timers headlines the announcement. Here is everything you need to know.

The 2026-27 Contract Breakdown

CWI confirmed the agreements on November 5, 2026. All deals run from October 1, 2026 through to September 2027.

Shai Hope continues as ODI and T20I captain for the men’s side, while Roston Chase leads the Test team. Hayley Matthews retains the captaincy of the senior women’s squad.

Final Year of Two-Year Deals

Several established names are now in the last year of their current agreements. That adds an extra layer of motivation heading into a busy season.

On the Men’s Side

Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves and Jomel Warrican are all entering the final year of two-year contracts.

On the Women’s Side

Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry are also in the last year of their respective two-year deals.

The First-Time Retainer Stars

The big headline is the group of players earning their first senior international retainers. Three men and one woman break through, and each has a strong case.

John Campbell: A Return Years in the Making

Campbell receives his first such deal since 2019. The opener returned to the ODI side in September 2026 and smashed a 68-ball 101 against India in Guwahati. Before that recall, he had scored a maiden Test century of 115 against India in Delhi in October 2025.

Matthew Forde: The Powerplay Threat

Forde has been West Indies’ leading powerplay wicket-taker across white-ball cricket. He has claimed 10 wickets in T20Is and 6 in ODIs in that phase.

Amir Jangoo: Record-Breaking Form

Jangoo posted a career-best 233 against Sri Lanka in Antigua in June 2026. He and Chase also set a world record sixth-wicket partnership of 401 in Tests. He further scored an unbeaten 111 against Bangladesh on Day 2 of a WTC Test in Sylhet.

Mandy Mangru: Women’s Breakthrough

Mandy Mangru receives her first international retainer contract. She was part of the West Indies women’s squad that reached the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026.

Development Deals and What Comes Next

Ackeem Auguste and Vitel Lawes are also receiving their first international contracts. Both have been awarded men’s development deals alongside Jewel Andrew.

CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said every contract is tied to a clear job ahead.

“Every one of these contracts is tied to a job in front of us. For the men, the first job is the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in February, and we go there with every intention of making it through. For the women, it is the Pakistan ODIs in December, which give us the chance to own automatic qualification for the next ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Matthew, Amir and Mandy have earned their places in that work, and John has earned his way back,” said Bascombe, as quoted by ICC.

The women’s group will prepare for the December ODI series against Pakistan under interim head coach Andre Coley, with automatic World Cup qualification at stake.

Full Contract Lists

Senior Men’s Retainers

John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase (Test captain), Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (ODI and T20I captain), Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.

Men’s Development Contracts

Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Vitel Lawes.

Senior Women’s Retainers

Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews (captain), Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor.

With a World Cup Qualifier in February and a crucial Pakistan series in December, these contracts come with big expectations. The next few months will show who delivers.