Roston Chase
A resilient all-rounder whose patient batting and crafty spin have become pillars of the modern West Indies Test side.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Barbadian cricketer·Birthday: March 22·Millennials
Biography
Roston Chase emerged not as a flashy prodigy, but as a cricketer of immense grit and quiet utility, becoming indispensable in the West Indies' red-ball format. The Barbadian all-rounder announced himself with a stunning, match-saving century against India in 2016, a defiant knock that signaled his temperament for the fight. In an era where fast bowling often dominates Caribbean cricket, Chase's reliable off-spin and obdurate middle-order batting offer crucial balance. He is the kind of player who digs in when the pitch is tough, blunting attacks and building partnerships. His value lies in his consistency and adaptability, often being the glue that holds the innings together, making him a central figure in the team's efforts to reclaim its Test match stature.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Roston was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Roston Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Roston's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Awarded West Indies Players' Association Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year in 2017.
- Scored a match-saving, unbeaten 137 against India in just his second Test match.
- Has achieved the rare Test match double of scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul in the same game.
- Became a mainstay in the West Indies Test team, contributing consistently with both bat and ball.
Did You Know?
He is a cousin of former West Indies batsman and current commentator, Carlos Brathwaite.
He played for the St. Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League.
His first name, Roston, is derived from the English village of Royston.
“My role is to build an innings, to occupy the crease and let the game settle.”
