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West Indies cricket is built from the Caribbean's regional boards and has produced some of the game's greatest teams and players. This updated guide covers its history, World Cup legacy, Cricket West Indies structure and 2026 leadership under Roston Chase, Shai Hope and coach Daren Sammy.

Brendon McCullum changed New Zealand cricket as an attacking batter and captain before becoming one of modern cricket's most influential coaches. He stepped down as England Test coach in July 2026 but continues to lead their white-ball teams.

Faf du Plessis played 262 internationals for South Africa and became a major franchise-cricket leader. This updated profile corrects his T20I average and reflects his IPL journey through Chennai, RCB and Delhi Capitals, who released him before IPL 2026.

Ajinkya Rahane built his reputation through Test batting and India's famous 2020-21 win in Australia, then reinvented his T20 game late in his career. This updated profile includes his 2026 role as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

Ishant Sharma played 105 Tests and took 311 Test wickets for India. This updated ZAP profile covers his international career, fast-bowling evolution and IPL journey, including his move to Gujarat Titans for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Under 19 World Cup is organised in every two years. Players get a chance to compete at the international level. They have the chance to display their skill, clinch the trophy and to even get selected for the senior team. They get the right exposure here and they get to know where they stand in terms of world cricket. Hence, conducting Under 19 tournament is a great initiative as it helps in grooming the future talent.

Dinesh Karthik retired from competitive cricket in June 2024 after 257 IPL matches and 4,842 runs. This updated ZAP profile covers his India career, IPL journey and current role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor through IPL 2026.

The Arjuna Award recognises sustained sporting excellence in India. This ZAP Cricket list covers cricketers who have received the honour, with Mohammed Shami remaining the latest cricket recipient through the National Sports Awards announced for 2025.

Shikhar Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket on 24 August 2024. He finished with 10,867 international runs from 269 matches and 6,769 IPL runs from 222 games, alongside a reputation as one of India's best big-tournament ODI openers.