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  • Building On A Successful India Tour: The Bold Plan That Could Save West Indies Cricket | PowettPlay Podcast

    Building On A Successful India Tour: The Bold Plan That Could Save West Indies Cricket | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 19 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell take a big-picture look at the challenges facing West Indies cricket and explore a bold idea that could completely reshape the regional game. With Cricket West Indies under pressure from financial constraints, expensive inter-island travel, reduced domestic opportunities and declining local attendances, Jordan and Kieran discuss whether the traditional structure of regional cricket is still sustainable in its current form. One radical solution raised in the episode is the possibility of staging parts of the West Indies domestic cricket calendar in India. The hosts examine how a strategic partnership with major Indian cricketing markets, including influential regions such as Mumbai, could potentially open the door to stronger sponsorship deals, improved broadcast exposure and access to high-quality cricket facilities. For the players, competing regularly in India could also provide a significant development opportunity. Jordan and Kieran discuss how exposure to different conditions, bigger crowds, greater media attention and higher-pressure environments could help West Indian cricketers develop greater composure and become better prepared for the demands of international cricket. The conversation also looks at the commercial side of the proposal. By taking regional cricket into one of the biggest cricket markets in the world, could West Indies cricket attract new sponsors, international audiences and broadcasting partners that may not currently be available within the Caribbean? Jordan and Kieran explore whether this type of international expansion could help turn West Indies domestic cricket into a stronger global product, following the model used by major sporting leagues that have taken matches and competitions into new international markets to grow their brands. There are, of course, major questions around identity, tradition and the importance of keeping Caribbean cricket connected to Caribbean supporters. The hosts debate whether moving tournaments overseas would risk weakening that connection, or whether a carefully structured partnership could actually provide the financial stability needed to protect the game at home. Ultimately, the episode asks whether West Indies cricket needs to think far more radically about its future. If the current model continues to face financial and logistical difficulties, could taking regional cricket to India become part of a wider strategy to generate revenue, improve player development and rebuild the global profile of the West Indies game? Could India help provide a new commercial future for West Indies cricket? Would playing regional tournaments overseas accelerate player development? And is bold change now necessary to protect the long-term future of the game? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast — independent Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and debate covering West Indies cricket, Cricket West Indies, regional cricket, India cricket, Mumbai cricket, domestic tournaments, cricket sponsorship, broadcasting, player development, sports business, global cricket markets and the future of Caribbean cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #CricketWestIndies #CWI #CaribbeanCricket #RegionalCricket #IndiaCricket #MumbaiCricket #CricketBusiness #CricketSponsorship #PlayerDevelopment #CricketPodcast #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • India v West Indies 4th T20I Review | The Series Of Hope | PowettPlay Podcast

    India v West Indies 4th T20I Review | The Series Of Hope | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 16 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell review a huge West Indies victory over India that levels the T20I series and sets up a decisive final match in Bangalore. A major focus of the episode is the outstanding form of Shai Hope, who continues to lead from the front with the bat. Jordan and Kieran discuss how Hope’s consistency, control and aggression at the top of the order are giving the West Indies a strong foundation and creating a tactical “slipstream” for the players around him. With Hope taking responsibility early in the innings, the pressure on the middle order is reduced, allowing players such as Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford to play with greater freedom and attack the game on their own terms. The hosts explore how this balance is beginning to make the West Indies batting line-up look far more dangerous and complete. The conversation also gives huge credit to Keemo Paul, whose sensational five-wicket haul played a decisive role in the result. Jordan and Kieran discuss his ability to deliver in pressure moments and compare his impact to the kind of clutch performances West Indies fans became accustomed to from Dwayne Bravo in T20 cricket. There is also plenty of praise for the wider West Indies bowling unit, particularly the way the attack built pressure through discipline and the accumulation of dot balls. Rather than relying solely on wickets, the hosts highlight how sustained pressure forced India into riskier options and eventually created opportunities. With the series now level, attention turns to the deciding T20I in Bangalore. Jordan and Kieran assess the momentum West Indies have built, the growing depth within the squad and the encouraging signs ahead of future international assignments and major qualification campaigns. Can Shai Hope continue his incredible form? Can Keemo Paul deliver another match-winning performance? And can West Indies complete the series comeback in Bangalore? Join the conversation and share your thoughts ahead of the decider. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and insight covering West Indies cricket, India vs West Indies, T20I cricket, Shai Hope, Keemo Paul, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, T20 bowling, dot-ball pressure, Dwayne Bravo, Bangalore and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #IndiaVsWestIndies #INDvWI #WIvIND #T20I #T20Cricket #ShaiHope #KeemoPaul #ShimronHetmyer #SherfaneRutherford #DwayneBravo #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Dear CWI Part 3 | PowettPlay Podcast

    Dear CWI Part 3 | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 16 2026
    On Part 3 of the Dear CWI series from the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell conclude their in-depth discussion on the financial and operational challenges facing Cricket West Indies (CWI), focusing on spending priorities, commercial opportunities and what they believe must change to create a more sustainable future for Caribbean cricket. The episode examines questions around how CWI allocates its resources, including significant investment in the Coolidge Cricket Ground and High Performance Centre, staff travel and other operational expenditure. Jordan and Kieran discuss whether more of the available funding should instead be directed towards the fundamentals of the game - competitive regional cricket, player development, improved facilities across the Caribbean and creating more opportunities for cricketers to play. A major theme throughout Dear CWI Part 3 is the difference between cutting costs and spending more effectively. After discussing reduced fixtures and player contracts in the first two parts of the series, the hosts ask whether savings could be found elsewhere without directly affecting the players and competitions that form the foundation of West Indies cricket. The conversation also explores the commercial potential of North American cricket, particularly as the sport continues to grow in markets such as the United States and Canada. Jordan and Kieran consider whether Cricket West Indies could take greater advantage of the huge Caribbean diaspora and expanding interest in cricket across North America through new events, sponsorship opportunities, broadcasting arrangements and strategic partnerships. Alternative revenue streams for Cricket West Indies are another key talking point. The hosts discuss whether partnerships involving influential figures from the global game, commercial organisations and franchise cricket could help generate new income without weakening the traditional West Indies pathway. Internally, Jordan and Kieran also consider potential changes to player compensation and travel structures, asking whether contracts could be designed differently to provide players with greater security while still allowing CWI to manage expenditure. Travel costs, accommodation, staffing structures and the wider logistics surrounding international and regional cricket are also examined as areas where efficiencies may be possible. Throughout the discussion, the message remains consistent: financial sustainability cannot come at the expense of the cricket itself. The players, domestic competitions and development pathways remain the core assets of the West Indies game, and protecting them must be central to any long-term strategy. This concluding episode of the Dear CWI trilogy brings together the issues explored across all three parts - the reduction in cricket, shorter player contracts and financial pressures, and questions surrounding spending and future revenue generation. Jordan and Kieran ultimately discuss what meaningful strategic reform could look like and why stronger communication, smarter commercial thinking and clearer priorities will be essential if West Indies cricket is to thrive for future generations. Where should Cricket West Indies be investing its money? Can North America provide a major new commercial opportunity? And what changes could create a financially sustainable system without reducing opportunities for players? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast - independent discussion, analysis and debate covering Cricket West Indies, West Indies cricket, CWI finances, Coolidge Cricket Ground, Caribbean cricket, regional cricket, player contracts, cricket development, North American cricket, commercial partnerships, sponsorship, revenue generation and the future of West Indies cricket. #PowettPlay #DearCWI #DearCWIPart3 #CricketWestIndies #WestIndiesCricket #CWI #CaribbeanCricket #RegionalCricket #Coolidge #CricketDevelopment #CricketFinance #CricketBusiness #WestIndies #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Review | Did West Indies Throw Away Their Chance? | PowettPlay Podcast

    India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Review | Did West Indies Throw Away Their Chance? | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 12 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell break down the West Indies’ narrow 14-run defeat against India in another high-scoring T20 International, analysing where the game was won and lost and what the Caribbean side must improve before the next match. The discussion begins with the West Indies bowling performance, where Roston Chase receives major praise for his control, intelligence and economy in difficult batting conditions. Jordan and Kieran highlight how Chase continues to show the value of a smart spinner who can read the game, vary his pace and force batters into mistakes even on flat pitches. Attention also turns to Shamar Joseph, with the hosts discussing the need for greater variation if he is to become consistently effective in T20 cricket. While his raw pace remains a major weapon, Jordan and Kieran argue that on batter-friendly surfaces, speed alone is rarely enough. Developing slower balls, changes of length and other variations could make him far more difficult to line up in high-scoring conditions. From a batting perspective, the hosts examine the early stages of the West Indies chase and the pressure created by a slow start. Kamil Pooran’s tempo at the top of the order comes under scrutiny, while the early dismissal of captain Shai Hope left the batting line-up with even more work to do. Jordan and Kieran discuss how pressure builds quickly in modern T20 cricket when the required rate begins to climb, particularly against a strong Indian bowling attack. Even when later batters are capable of accelerating, a sluggish powerplay can leave too much ground to make up in the final overs. The episode also focuses on the fine margins that separate winning and losing at international level. A 14-run defeat may look close on the scorecard, but the hosts argue that small tactical errors, missed opportunities and periods of slow scoring can become decisive against a side as strong as India. After the momentum of the previous victory, this match is viewed as a missed opportunity for West Indies to take control of the series in India. However, Jordan and Kieran remain encouraged by the overall direction of the side and believe the improvements required are relatively small rather than wholesale. With another match coming quickly, the focus now shifts to the 4th T20I and whether West Indies can tighten those details, improve their powerplay intent and find better ways to control India’s batting on flat surfaces. Can West Indies bounce back in the fourth T20I? Should Shamar Joseph vary his attack more? And how important will a faster start with the bat be next time around? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and insight covering West Indies cricket, India vs West Indies, T20I cricket, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Shai Hope, Kamil Pooran, powerplay batting, T20 bowling tactics and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #IndiaVsWestIndies #INDvWI #WIvIND #T20I #T20Cricket #RostonChase #ShamarJoseph #ShaiHope #KamilPooran #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Review - A West Indies Masterclass | PowettPlay Podcast

    India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Review - A West Indies Masterclass | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 9 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell celebrate a superb West Indies victory over India in a thrilling, high-scoring T20 International, breaking down the performances, tactical decisions and big moments that helped the Caribbean side get over the line. The conversation begins with huge praise for Shai Hope, who once again demonstrated his quality across formats with another outstanding performance under pressure. Jordan and Kieran discuss Hope’s ability to adapt his game from ODI cricket into the demands of modern T20 batting, his composure in a high-pressure chase and the leadership qualities he continues to show for the West Indies. The hosts also highlight important contributions from Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell, with West Indies once again showing the power-hitting depth available throughout the batting order. Against a strong Indian attack, the ability to maintain aggression and keep pace with the required run rate proved crucial. Conditions also become an important part of the analysis, with Jordan and Kieran discussing the impact of the dew factor during evening T20 cricket. As conditions became more favourable for batting later in the match, chasing offered a significant tactical advantage, making the toss, bowling execution and ability to control the ball increasingly important. While much of the attention naturally falls on the batting, Roston Chase receives enormous credit for his contribution with the ball. His decisive spell helped restrict India and prevented the hosts from turning a strong position into an even bigger total. Jordan and Kieran analyse how Chase’s control, intelligence and ability to take wickets at important moments shifted the momentum of the contest. The victory also demonstrates the growing depth within West Indies T20 cricket. With explosive batting options throughout the line-up and several players capable of influencing games with both bat and ball, the hosts discuss why this performance should give the squad confidence heading into the remainder of the India vs West Indies T20I series. After previously discussing the need for greater intent, regular wickets and the ability to compete in matches where totals exceed 200 runs, this performance offered encouraging evidence of what the West Indies can achieve when those elements come together. How impressive was Shai Hope’s latest performance? How important was Roston Chase’s spell? And can West Indies carry this momentum through the rest of the series? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and insight covering West Indies cricket, India vs West Indies, T20I cricket, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, T20 batting, power hitting, dew conditions and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #IndiaVsWestIndies #INDvWI #WIvIND #T20I #T20Cricket #ShaiHope #SherfaneRutherford #RovmanPowell #RostonChase #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Dear CWI Part 2 | PowettPlay Podcast

    Dear CWI Part 2 | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 10 2026
    On Part 2 of the Dear CWI series from the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell continue their in-depth discussion on the operational and financial challenges currently facing Cricket West Indies (CWI), focusing on what reported contract reductions and financial cutbacks could mean for professional players and the future of Caribbean cricket. A major focus of the episode is the reported move towards seven-month regional contracts, alongside reductions affecting international player retainers. Jordan and Kieran discuss the practical reality for cricketers trying to build sustainable careers when their income and contractual security are being reduced, particularly in a professional sporting environment that already demands year-round training, travel and preparation. The hosts examine whether these changes could accelerate the movement of West Indian players towards global T20 franchise leagues, where greater financial security and more attractive playing opportunities may be available. For some regional players, the alternative may be even more significant - finding traditional full-time employment away from cricket simply to guarantee a stable income. That leads to a broader conversation about the next generation of West Indies cricketers. Jordan and Kieran question how young players can be encouraged to pursue professional cricket if the pathway increasingly offers fewer matches, shorter contracts and less financial certainty. The financial position of Cricket West Indies also comes under scrutiny. Upcoming home tours involving major cricketing nations such as India and England could provide valuable commercial opportunities and revenue, but the hosts ask whether that income can create lasting stability or simply provide short-term relief. The conversation also considers questions surrounding CWI’s investment in external franchise cricket and whether resources have always been directed towards the areas that matter most to the regional game. Jordan and Kieran discuss the balance between pursuing new commercial opportunities and protecting the core foundations of West Indies cricket - the players, domestic competitions and development pathways. Ultimately, Dear CWI Part 2 centres on the need for greater transparency and communication from Cricket West Indies leadership. With players and supporters facing uncertainty over contracts, competitions and finances, the hosts argue that open communication is essential if trust is to be rebuilt across Caribbean cricket. How sustainable is professional cricket in the region under shorter contracts? Will more West Indian players prioritise franchise opportunities overseas? And what must Cricket West Indies do to create a pathway that the next generation genuinely wants to be part of? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the future of the regional game. PowettPlay Podcast - independent Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and debate covering Cricket West Indies, West Indies cricket, player contracts, regional cricket, T20 franchise cricket, player pay cuts, seven-month contracts, Caribbean cricket development, India tours, England tours and the future of professional cricket in the West Indies. #PowettPlay #DearCWI #DearCWIPart2 #CricketWestIndies #WestIndiesCricket #CWI #CaribbeanCricket #RegionalCricket #CricketContracts #T20Cricket #FranchiseCricket #PlayerDevelopment #WestIndies #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Dear CWI Part 1 | PowettPlay Podcast

    Dear CWI Part 1 | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 8 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell take a deeper look at the increasingly concerning direction of West Indies cricket, focusing on a series of recent operational decisions by Cricket West Indies (CWI) and what they could mean for the future of the regional game. At the centre of the discussion is the reduction in domestic cricket, with Jordan and Kieran examining the impact of fewer competitive matches across the Caribbean. They question how West Indies can realistically develop international-quality cricketers when emerging players are being given fewer opportunities to compete, improve and prove themselves at senior level. The conversation also addresses the reported removal or reduction of important developmental programmes, including youth competitions, academy pathways and other structures traditionally designed to bridge the gap between junior cricket and the professional game. The hosts argue that these competitions are not simply additional fixtures — they form a crucial part of the pathway that identifies and develops the next generation of West Indies players. Particular concern is raised around the cancellation or reduction of tournaments such as Under-17 cricket, the Super50 competition and regional four-day cricket, alongside changes affecting the Combined Campuses and Colleges and West Indies Academy. Jordan and Kieran discuss whether cutting cricket itself in an attempt to reduce expenditure risks creating much greater problems for West Indies cricket in the long term. The episode also examines the financial realities facing professional players. With regional contracts reportedly reduced to seven months and concerns surrounding reductions to international retainers, the hosts discuss how difficult it becomes for players to treat cricket as a sustainable full-time profession when both playing opportunities and financial security are being reduced. Jordan and Kieran ask a fundamental question: if savings have to be made, should the greatest protection not be given to the players, competitions and development systems that actually produce West Indies cricketers? Another key part of the discussion is the potential transfer of greater responsibility for cricket development to individual Caribbean governments and territories. The hosts consider whether this could further fragment a system that has historically brought different islands and nations together under the banner of West Indies cricket. For generations, the West Indies team has represented far more than simply a sporting organisation. It has served as a powerful symbol of Caribbean identity, unity and sporting excellence. Jordan and Kieran discuss the danger of weakening that shared pathway if cricket development becomes increasingly decentralised across individual territories. Ultimately, this episode asks where the priorities of Cricket West Indies should lie. Financial sustainability matters, but can it be achieved by reducing the very cricket, contracts and development opportunities required to produce the next generation of international players? What does the future look like for regional cricket if young players have fewer matches, fewer development programmes and less financial security? And what needs to change to ensure West Indies cricket can continue producing world-class talent? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the future of the Caribbean game. PowettPlay Podcast - independent discussion, analysis and debate covering West Indies cricket, Cricket West Indies, Caribbean cricket, regional cricket, Super50, West Indies Championship, player contracts, cricket development, youth cricket, West Indies Academy and the future of professional cricket in the Caribbean. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #CricketWestIndies #CWI #CaribbeanCricket #RegionalCricket #Super50 #WestIndiesChampionship #CricketDevelopment #YouthCricket #CricketContracts #WestIndies #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • 1st T20I Review & CWI Bombshell | PowettPlay Podcast

    1st T20I Review & CWI Bombshell | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 6 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell break down the 1st T20I between India and West Indies, after a comprehensive defeat that raised major questions around selection, powerplay strategy, bowling plans and the wider direction of West Indies cricket. The discussion begins with the batting line-up and the decision to immediately introduce debutant Kamil Pooran at the top of the order rather than using the in-form Amir Jangoo. Jordan and Kieran examine whether that selection placed unnecessary pressure on the opening pair and contributed to a disappointing powerplay, where West Indies struggled to generate the early momentum required against one of the strongest T20 sides in world cricket. The hosts also assess the use of Matthew Forde with the ball and question whether the conditions called for a different approach. With the pitch appearing to offer value to slower bowling, they debate whether Gudakesh Motie and additional spin options could have been used earlier and more aggressively to disrupt India’s batting rhythm.Against an Indian side packed with fearless hitters and players comfortable chasing high run rates, Jordan and Kieran stress that West Indies must be more proactive in both selection and execution. The episode looks at the importance of taking wickets in the powerplay, matching India’s intent with the bat and using the right bowlers for the conditions rather than relying on fixed plans.The conversation also moves into the subject of umpiring, with the hosts expressing frustration over several decisions they believe went against West Indies. They discuss the wider perception among fans and players that smaller cricketing nations can sometimes feel disadvantaged in tight moments against more powerful teams, and ask whether greater consistency and accountability is needed in international officiating.Beyond the match itself, the episode also tackles a more serious off-field issue involving Cricket West Indies. Jordan and Kieran discuss allegations surrounding staff union agreements that may have offered protection against salary reductions shortly before reported cuts to player pay were announced. They examine what that could mean for trust between administrators and players, and why transparency remains so important at a time when West Indies cricket is already facing questions around contracts, workload and player retention.With India vs West Indies T20I cricket, selection calls, powerplay tactics, bowling strategy, umpiring and Cricket West Indies administration all under scrutiny, this episode goes well beyond the scorecard. What changes should West Indies make for the next T20I? Should Amir Jangoo come into the starting XI? Was Gudakesh Motie underused? And how concerned should supporters be about the wider off-field issues surrounding the regional game? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion, analysis and insight covering West Indies cricket, India vs West Indies, T20I cricket, Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Cricket West Indies, umpiring, player contracts, team selection and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #IndiaVsWestIndies #INDvWI #WIvIND #T20Cricket #T20I #AmirJangoo #KamilPooran #MatthewForde #GudakeshMotie #CricketWestIndies #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins