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PowettPlay Podcast

PowettPlay Podcast

By: Jordan Shannon
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 Join Jordan Shannon & Kieran Powell from the Powett Elite Group accompanied by guests from across the cricketing and business world. We talk all things cricket and the business around the ever evolving game we love.Jordan Shannon Cricket
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  • West Indies Championship 1st Round Wrap Up | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies Championship 1st Round Wrap Up | PowettPlay Podcast
    Apr 15 2026
    The PowettPlay Podcast returns with an in-depth, expert review of the opening round of the West Indies Championship, as hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell break down the standout performances, key storylines, and emerging concerns from the Caribbean’s premier first-class competition. This episode shines a spotlight on Trinidad and Tobago’s commanding victory over the Leeward Islands, with a detailed analysis of where the game was won and lost. The hosts critically assess the Leeward Islands’ lack of preparation and visibly “rusty” performance, questioning squad readiness and long-term structural issues, while contrasting it with a clinical and dominant Trinidad and Tobago display. A major highlight of the discussion is Amir Jangoo’s remarkable double century, a defining innings that underpinned his side’s success and reinforced the importance of converting starts into match-winning scores in domestic cricket. Beyond this fixture, the episode also explores standout individual performances across the round, including Kevin Wickham’s exceptional consistency with back-to-back centuries. Jordan and Kieran dive deeper into the strategic side of the game, debating team selection, the urgent need for rebuilding within struggling squads, and how playing conditions particularly in Antigua will be. With sharp insight and honest analysis, the conversation ultimately highlights a crucial theme: consistent high scoring and strong performances in the West Indies Championship remain the clearest pathway for players aiming to secure or retain places in the West Indies international setup. Whether you're a passionate Caribbean cricket fan or following the pathway to international selection, this episode delivers everything you need to know from Round One of the West Indies Championship. #WestIndiesCricket #RegionalFourDayChampionship #KieranPowell #JordanShannon #CricketPodcast #PlayerAnalysis #TestCricket #SquadSelection #CaribbeanCricket #BattingTips #CricketCoaching #KevinWickham #JustinGreaves #LeewardIslandsCricket #GudakeshMotie #WindiesCricket #WestIndiesCricket #WindiesRegional #Captaincy #Leadership #FirstClassCricket #AmirJangoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • West Indies Championship Day 1 Report | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies Championship Day 1 Report | PowettPlay Podcast
    Apr 13 2026
    In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell dive deep into the start of the West Indies Regional Four-Day Championship, delivering expert insight, honest opinions, and high-level cricket analysis. The discussion centres around major selection controversies, with Powell voicing strong concerns about the Leeward Islands’ decision-making. He highlights the omission of consistent performers and emerging talent from Nevis, raising important questions about regional selection policies and player development pathways in Caribbean cricket. Shannon and Powell break down recent performances across the competition, offering a technical analysis of key players including Kevin Wickham ands Gudakesh Motie. The pair assess current form, strengths, and areas for improvement while also projecting potential changes to the West Indies Test squad. To round off the episode, Powell delivers invaluable batting advice for players at all levels. He emphasises the importance of patience, discipline, and smart shot selection during the early stages of an innings key fundamentals for success cricket. If you're passionate about West Indies cricket, player development, and in-depth match analysis, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss. #WestIndiesCricket #RegionalFourDayChampionship #KieranPowell #JordanShannon #CricketPodcast #PlayerAnalysis #TestCricket #SquadSelection #CaribbeanCricket #BattingTips #CricketCoaching #KevinWickham #JustinGreaves #LeewardIslandsCricket #GudakeshMotie #WindiesCricket #WestIndiesCricket #WindiesRegional #Captaincy #Leadership #FirstClassCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Do We Need Another Stanford? CWI’s Annual Report Suggests We May | PowettPlay Podcast

    Do We Need Another Stanford? CWI’s Annual Report Suggests We May | PowettPlay Podcast
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell deliver a hard-hitting analysis of the latest financial report released by Cricket West Indies unpacking what it reveals about the current state and future of Caribbean cricket. The discussion dives deep into what appears to be an unsustainable financial model, where soaring operational costs and escalating player salaries are outpacing revenue streams. Jordan and Kieran explore how this imbalance is leaving minimal investment for grassroots development, raising serious concerns about the long-term health of the game in the region. A key theme throughout the episode is the lack of transparency surrounding commercial partnerships. The hosts question whether Cricket West Indies is maximizing its earning potential and argue that a more modern, business-driven approach is urgently needed. They suggest that outsourcing certain operations and overhauling governance structures could be critical steps toward financial stability. The conversation also looks outward, highlighting missed opportunities in global markets. With cricket’s growing popularity in Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, the hosts stress the importance of leveraging digital analytics and audience data to unlock new sponsorship deals and revenue streams. Ultimately, this episode paints a sobering picture of a governing body at a crossroads. Without decisive action, Cricket West Indies risks a talent “brain drain,” as players increasingly turn to the financial security offered by global T20 franchises. If you're passionate about the future of West Indies cricket, sports governance, or the business of the modern game, this is an essential listen. #CricketWestIndies #CaribbeanCricket #CricketGovernance #T20Franchises #SportsFinance #CricketPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #CricketAnalysis #PlayerSalaries #GrassrootsCricket #CricketBusiness #SportsBusiness #DigitalAnalytics #CricketStrategy #GlobalCricket #Cricket #CricketLife #CricketLove #CricketFans #CricketWorld #CricketGame #InstaCricket #CricketLovers #CricketSeason #CricketMatch #CricketUpdates #CricketNews #CricketVibes #PlayCricket #LoveCricket #CricketCommunity #CricketPassion #CricketCulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
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