A combined West Indian team made its Test debut in 1976 (almost 50 years after its male counterpart), and its One Day International (ODI) in 1979.

The first Test series played by the West Indies was at home to Australia in 1975–76,[8] when both the three-day matches were drawn.

Finally, in 2003–04, after a 24-year wait, the West Indies resumed Test cricket with a one-off match away to Pakistan, this time played over 4 days.

Additionally, three West Indian players participated in an International XI side that also competed in the 1973 World Cup.

The first one-day internationals (ODIs) played by a combined West Indian side were two games away to England during their 1979 tour.

The Trophy was competed for by the weaker ODI sides – Ireland, Windies, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Scotland and Japan.

After being eliminated from the World Cup, the team stayed on to play three ODIs against South Africa and won the series two-nil.

Updated as on 8 July 2023 Note - Deandra Dottin was also awarded a central contract but has since retired from international cricket.