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West Indies Complete Massive Test Win in Bangladesh | 1st Test Review | PowettPlay Podcast

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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Bangladesh vs West Indies | Warrican Shines As The Test Hangs In The Balance | PowettPlay Podcast

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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Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Review | A Test of Patience | PowettPlay Podcast

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

19 min

Kieran Powell Picks His West Indies XI for the 1st Test vs Bangladesh | PowettPlay Podcast

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

9 min

Building The Perfect West Indies T20 Batter | PowettPlay Podcast

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

14 min

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

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

15 min

India v West Indies 4th T20I Review | The Series Of Hope | PowettPlay Podcast

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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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Review | Did West Indies Throw Away Their Chance? | PowettPlay Podcast

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

About PowettPlay Podcast

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.

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Jordan Shannon
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Jordan Shannon, Kieran Powell
Years active
2026 - 2023
Episodes
294
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