The appointment is aimed at elevating technical standards across the region ahead of crucial global tournaments. Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday appointed veteran New Zealand coach Bob Carter as its batting consultant on an initial one-year contract.
The appointment comes at a critical juncture as West Indies prepare for a congested international calendar, including the Men’s ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier scheduled to be played in February and March 2027. Carter, who played 60 first-class games and 50 List A appearances, brings three decades of elite coaching expertise to the Caribbean – having served as High-Performance Coach with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) from 2012 to 2025. His extensive resume also includes leading the New Zealand women’s team as head coach from 2019 to 2022, two stints as Blackcaps assistant coach, and senior administrative roles in county cricket with Northamptonshire in England. “West Indies teams will participate in at least 6 global events over the next 24-30 months, including the Men’s World Cup Qualifier next February.
The steps we take now are intended to lay the groundwork for success. Bob’s immediate job is to raise the technical standard heading into these events.
