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  • West Indies Move Into A Winning Position | Day 2 Review | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies Move Into A Winning Position | Day 2 Review | PowettPlay Podcast
    Nov 6 2026
    Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell return on the PowettPlay Podcast to review Day 2 of the Test match, with the West Indies firmly in control and the hosts estimating the contest at roughly 65-35 in their favour. The discussion starts with the importance of the lower-order contributions, as the West Indies tail-enders added valuable late runs and pushed the first-innings total beyond what initially looked likely. Jordan and Kieran look at how those extra runs can have a major psychological impact, especially when an opposition bowling attack has already spent a long time in the field. Despite expectations that the pitch might begin to offer more assistance, the surface has remained surprisingly flat, making the West Indies bowling performance even more impressive. The hosts analyse how the seam attack has still been able to create pressure, while the spinners have kept things tight and controlled the scoring rate. Kieran also looks at the contrast between the two bowling units, with the opposition appearing short on genuine pace and struggling to consistently threaten the West Indies batters. That lack of penetration could become even more important as the match progresses and fatigue starts to affect the bowling group. Attention then turns to what the West Indies need to do next. Jordan and Kieran believe the key will be building a substantial first-innings lead, forcing the opposition to spend even more time in the field and gradually wearing down an already tired bowling attack. If the West Indies can establish a strong lead, the pressure could quickly become overwhelming, especially if the bowlers continue to maintain the same levels of discipline and control shown so far.The hosts also stress the importance of how the West Indies approach their next batting innings. Surviving the new ball will be crucial, particularly if the side is looking to convert a strong position into a decisive victory and maintain control of the series. With the match beginning to tilt firmly in the West Indies’ favour, Jordan and Kieran assess whether this is now an opportunity to turn control into dominance. Can the West Indies build a match-winning first-innings lead? Can the bowlers keep creating chances on such a flat surface? And how important will surviving the new ball be if the West Indies are asked to bat again? Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell break it all down on another episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, with analysis of West Indies cricket, Test cricket, seam bowling, spin bowling, lower-order batting, first-innings leads and match strategy. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #TestCricket #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 min
  • West Indies Complete Massive Test Win in Bangladesh | 1st Test Review | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies Complete Massive Test Win in Bangladesh | 1st Test Review | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 31 2026
    Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell return on the PowettPlay Podcast to analyse a huge Test match victory for the West Indies cricket team away from home against Bangladesh, a result that marks another important step forward under head coach Daren Sammy. The discussion begins with the significance of the win and what it says about the growing consistency within this West Indies side. Jordan and Kieran look at how the victory was built on a genuine collective team effort, with different players stepping up at key moments across the match. The bowling performances of Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican come under particular focus, with both playing major roles in keeping Bangladesh under sustained pressure. Their control, patience and ability to exploit the conditions helped create the platform for the West Indies to take charge of the Test. Attention then turns to the batting, where Brandon King and John Campbell produced one of the defining partnerships of the match. Their century opening stand settled any early nerves during the chase and allowed the West Indies to take control, putting Bangladesh’s bowlers under immediate pressure. Jordan and Kieran also examine some of Bangladesh’s tactical decisions, particularly the heavy reliance on spin at stages when their seamers appeared capable of offering more penetration. The hosts discuss how those decisions allowed the West Indies to settle into the chase and maintain momentum. What stood out most, however, was the way the West Indies maintained pressure throughout the fixture. From the bowlers creating opportunities to the batters responding when required, the performance showed a level of depth and composure that has not always been present in recent years. The hosts also discuss what this victory means for Daren Sammy and the wider direction of West Indies Test cricket, with signs that the squad is beginning to develop greater consistency, stronger competition for places and a clearer identity. With confidence now high heading into the second Test against Bangladesh, Jordan and Kieran assess what the West Indies must do to build on this performance and avoid allowing standards to drop after such an impressive win. Can the West Indies turn one major away victory into a series win? Is this team beginning to find genuine consistency in Test cricket? And which players have strengthened their position most ahead of the second Test? Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell break it all down on another episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, bringing detailed analysis, opinion and insight into West Indies cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #BangladeshVsWestIndies #WIvBAN #RostonChase #JomelWarrican #BrandonKing #JohnCampbell #DarenSammy #TestCricket #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 min
  • Bangladesh vs West Indies | Warrican Shines As The Test Hangs In The Balance | PowettPlay Podcast

    Bangladesh vs West Indies | Warrican Shines As The Test Hangs In The Balance | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 29 2026
    Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell return on the PowettPlay Podcast to analyse the ongoing Test match between Bangladesh and the West Indies, with the game finely poised and plenty still to play for. The discussion begins with another excellent performance from Jomel Warrican, who continues to underline just how important he has become to this West Indies Test side. Jordan and Kieran look at his consistency, control and ability to create pressure over long spells, while also discussing the impressive statistics that now place him among some of the leading West Indies spinners of the modern era. That leads to a wider conversation around just how valuable a bowler like Warrican can be to the balance of a Test attack. If a spinner can hold an end, build pressure and bowl long spells, it gives the captain far more freedom to rotate the fast bowlers in shorter, more aggressive bursts - particularly in conditions where managing workloads becomes crucial. Attention then turns to the West Indies batting and some of the issues that continue to hold the side back. Brandon King’s tendency to flash outside the off stump comes under the microscope, with Kieran looking at the technical and decision-making challenges that come with batting in Test cricket. The middle order is also discussed, with Jordan and Kieran stressing the need for the West Indies to be more proactive. On a surface where scoring may become increasingly difficult, strike rotation, intent and finding ways to keep the scoreboard moving could prove just as important as boundary hitting. With the pitch expected to deteriorate as the match progresses, the West Indies first-innings response could be decisive. The hosts explain why getting as close as possible to Bangladesh’s first-innings total is absolutely vital, as any significant deficit could quickly become dangerous once spin starts to play an even bigger role later in the Test. With very little separating the two teams, Jordan and Kieran look ahead to what promises to be a tightly contested remainder of the match and assess where the game could ultimately be won or lost. Can Jomel Warrican continue his excellent form? Can the West Indies batting unit build the partnerships required to stay level with Bangladesh? And could the first-innings deficit prove to be the defining factor in the Test? Join Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another in-depth episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, bringing analysis, opinion and insight into West Indies cricket and the wider international game. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #BangladeshVsWestIndies #WIvBAN #JomelWarrican #BrandonKing #TestCricket #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 min
  • Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Review | A Test of Patience | PowettPlay Podcast

    Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Review | A Test of Patience | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 28 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell analyse Day 1 of the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies, breaking down the pitch, bowling plans, selection decisions and the key moments that could shape the rest of the match. A major focus is the traditional, flat nature of the surface, with Jordan and Kieran stressing that this is a pitch that demands patience rather than constant aggression. The hosts discuss why the West Indies bowlers must stay disciplined, build pressure over long spells and avoid chasing wickets when the conditions are not offering immediate assistance. Looking ahead to the following morning, the conversation centres on the importance of breaking Bangladesh’s key partnerships before the second new ball becomes available. If the hosts are allowed to settle and build through the opening session, West Indies could quickly find themselves facing a commanding first-innings total. The condition of the pitch is also a major talking point. Jordan and Kieran expect the surface to deteriorate significantly by Days 4 and 5, which could bring spin much more heavily into the game and accelerate the tempo of the Test. That makes first-innings runs, smart batting tempo and effective use of the spinners increasingly important as the match develops. The episode also looks at team selection, particularly the omission of Joshua Da Silva from the playing XI. The hosts discuss what his absence means for his immediate Test future and why a return to strong domestic first-class performances may now be the clearest route back into the side. Attention then turns to the pace attack, with Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph both under the microscope. Jordan and Kieran argue that the quicks may be most effective when used in short, aggressive bursts, supported by unconventional field settings designed to create pressure and manufacture chances on a surface that does not naturally offer much assistance. Can West Indies strike early on Day 2? Will the pitch begin to take more spin as the Test progresses? And have the selectors made the right call with Joshua Da Silva? Join the conversation and share your thoughts. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion and analysis covering Bangladesh vs West Indies, West Indies Test cricket, Day 1 review, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Joshua Da Silva, Test match tactics, spin bowling, first-class cricket, pitch conditions and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #BangladeshVsWestIndies #WIvBAN #TestCricket #JaydenSeales #ShamarJoseph #JoshuaDaSilva #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast #TestMatch #WestIndies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 min
  • Kieran Powell Picks His West Indies XI for the 1st Test vs Bangladesh | PowettPlay Podcast

    Kieran Powell Picks His West Indies XI for the 1st Test vs Bangladesh | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 24 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell preview the upcoming West Indies Test series against Bangladesh, analysing the squad, selection decisions and the playing XI they believe gives the Caribbean side the best chance of success in subcontinental conditions. A major focus of the discussion is the West Indies batting line-up, with particular attention on Brandon King and Kaveem Hodge. Jordan and Kieran discuss the pressure on both players to convert starts into meaningful Test scores and provide the consistency needed through the top and middle order. The hosts also examine the role of Justin Greaves, including whether moving him higher up the batting order could give the West Indies greater stability and allow one of the team's more adaptable batters to have a bigger influence on the innings. Selection balance becomes particularly important when the conversation turns to Bangladesh conditions. With pitches expected to offer assistance to spin, Jordan and Kieran discuss how captain Roston Chase could become one of the key figures in the series, both through his leadership and his off-spin. The potential inclusion of Joshua Bishop alongside experienced left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican is also analysed, with the hosts considering whether West Indies should commit to a spin-heavy bowling attack designed specifically to exploit subcontinental surfaces. Rather than simply selecting the best individual players, Jordan and Kieran discuss the importance of building a balanced Test XI for Bangladesh - combining batting depth, wicket-taking spin options and enough pace through players such as Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales to remain dangerous when conditions offer assistance to the seamers. The episode ultimately asks some of the biggest selection questions ahead of the series: Who should open the batting? Where should Justin Greaves bat? How many spinners should West Indies select? And what does the ideal West Indies Test XI against Bangladesh look like? Join the conversation and let us know your preferred starting XI. PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion and analysis covering West Indies cricket, Bangladesh vs West Indies, Test cricket, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Kaveem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Bishop, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Test team selection, spin bowling and international cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #BangladeshVsWestIndies #WIvBAN #TestCricket #RostonChase #BrandonKing #KaveemHodge #JustinGreaves #JoshuaBishop #JomelWarrican #ShamarJoseph #JaydenSeales #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 min
  • Building The Perfect West Indies T20 Batter | PowettPlay Podcast

    Building The Perfect West Indies T20 Batter | PowettPlay Podcast
    Oct 21 2026
    On the latest episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell explore what it really takes to build an elite T20 batter, arguing that the strongest short-format players are often developed through a deep grounding in red-ball cricket rather than T20 cricket alone. The discussion looks at players such as Chris Gayle and Shai Hope, whose success in limited-overs cricket has been shaped by extensive experience in first-class and Test cricket. Jordan and Kieran examine how long-form cricket helps batters develop patience, game awareness, technical discipline and the ability to problem-solve under pressure. A major theme of the episode is the importance of understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. Through longer innings and more challenging passages of play, batters are forced to learn how to survive difficult spells, manipulate bowling attacks and adapt their approach depending on conditions, match situations and opposition plans. The hosts argue that these lessons become incredibly valuable in modern T20 cricket, particularly for top-order batters who need more than just power. While specialist T20 players can be highly effective as explosive hitters or finishers, complete top-order batters often need a much broader skill set including strike rotation, tempo control, shot selection and the ability to rebuild after early wickets. Jordan and Kieran also discuss why red-ball cricket remains an essential part of player development. The longer format gives young batters more time at the crease, exposes technical weaknesses and creates situations where they must think their way through difficult periods rather than simply attack. The episode questions whether young Caribbean players are currently getting enough high-quality cricket across multiple formats to develop these skills. If West Indies wants to produce the next generation of intelligent, adaptable and world-class T20 batters, the hosts argue that players need a high volume of competitive multi-format cricket rather than being pushed towards short-format specialisation too early. Ultimately, the conversation is about building better cricketers, not simply better T20 hitters. The best players understand tempo, pressure, conditions and their own game - qualities often developed through years of experience in longer-form cricket.Does red-ball cricket still provide the best foundation for elite T20 batting? Can players become complete top-order T20 batters without first-class experience? And should young West Indian cricketers be playing significantly more multi-format cricket? Join the conversation and share your thoughts.PowettPlay Podcast - Caribbean cricket discussion and analysis covering T20 cricket, red-ball cricket, Test cricket, first-class cricket, Chris Gayle, Shai Hope, batting development, T20 batting technique, player development, West Indies cricket and Caribbean cricket. #PowettPlay #WestIndiesCricket #T20Cricket #TestCricket #RedBallCricket #FirstClassCricket #ShaiHope #ChrisGayle #Batting #CricketDevelopment #CaribbeanCricket #CricketPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min