Forde, Jangoo and Mangru handed first West Indies contracts as Campbell returns

ST JOHN'S, Antigua. Matthew Forde, Amir Jangoo and Mandy Mangru have received their first West Indies retainer contracts, while John Campbell returns to the list, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed its contracts for the 2026 to 27 season.

CWI has awarded 15 senior contracts each to men and women, plus three men's development contracts. Shai Hope remains ODI and T20I captain, Roston Chase leads the Test side and Hayley Matthews captains the women.

"Every one of these contracts is tied to a job in front of us," said CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe.

"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."

Campbell back after seven years

Campbell is back on the international retainer list for the first time since 2019 after strong performances that included his maiden Test century and an ODI hundred against India. Forde and Jangoo earn first contracts after impressive form.

Keacy Carty, Chase, Justin Greaves and Jomel Warrican enter the final year of their deals. Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste and Vitel Lawes receive development contracts, which Bascombe said bring players into the international set-up where they "are in contention for selection now".

Mangru rewarded

Mangru gets her first international retainer after helping the West Indies reach the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-finals. Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry enter the final year of their contracts as the team prepares for December's series in Pakistan under interim coach Andre Coley.

Players without contracts remain eligible for selection.

The full lists

Senior men (15): Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican.

Men's development (3): Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste and Vitel Lawes.

Senior women (15): Hayley Matthews, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack and Stafanie Taylor.