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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 U19 Player Development & Building a World-Class Environment | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies U19 Player Development & Building a World-Class Environment | PowettPlay Podcast
    Jan 19 2026
    On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell dive into the future of West Indies cricket, using the current ICC Under-19 World Cup as a blueprint for long-term success. The conversation starts with player identification, as Kieran explain's why the U19 World Cup has been a success for West Indies cricket. They highlight how identifying just 2–3 elite players per U19 cycle is enough to consistently refresh the senior talent pool. Attention then turns to player development, with a strong argument that these young talents must now be fast-tracked into regional first-class cricket and, just as importantly, exposed to global environments. From UK club cricket to elite overseas academies like the Chennai Super Kings setup in India. The episode also tackles coaching and talent utilisation, questioning whether the right people are currently in place to maximise player potential. A key theme throughout is time and patience. Lawes and McKenzie are identified as long-term investments, not instant solutions. Kieran reflects on what happened when Jewel Andrew was rushed into international cricket, stressing that development is a 3–4 year process. Finally, the episode explores environment and performance, using Sherfane Rutherford’s dominance in the SA20 as a case study. A must-listen episode for anyone passionate about West Indies cricket, talent pathways, player development, and the future of Caribbean cricket. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #CaribbeanCricket #U19WorldCup #WIU19 #CricketDevelopment #PlayerPathway #TalentIdentification #CricketCoaching #YouthCricket #CricketAcademy #RegionalCricket #GlobalCricket #FutureOfCricket #CricketPodcast #CricketAnalysis #CricketSelectors #SA20 #SherfaneRutherford #VitalLawes #MicahMcKenzie #JewelAndrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • West Indies T20 Prep Analysis & Allegations of Presidential Expenditure Exposed | PowettPlay Podcast

    West Indies T20 Prep Analysis & Allegations of Presidential Expenditure Exposed | PowettPlay Podcast
    Jan 15 2026
    On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell break down the recently announced West Indies T20 squad for the tour of Afghanistan, with several core members missing from the selection. Kieran questions whether omitting experienced players is ideal preparation at this stage, while also pointing out that the selections highlight just how many places remain up for grabs within the West Indies T20 setup. The discussion then widens to the planning and logistics behind West Indies cricket, as Kieran raises serious concerns about the sense both practically and strategically of playing Afghanistan in Sharjah, before travelling to South Africa, and then travelling to India. Is this schedule beneficial from a performance and preparation standpoint, and does it even stack up commercially? On the business side of the game, Kieran does not shy away from controversy, making strong allegations regarding the Cricket West Indies president’s expenditure, prompting an important and candid conversation around governance, transparency, and accountability within West Indies cricket. Insightful, honest, and unafraid to ask difficult questions, this episode offers plenty of debate and perspective for West Indies supporters and cricket fans worldwide. #PowettPlayPodcast #CricketPodcast #CricketTalk #CricketAnalysis #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2026 #ICCWorldCup #T20Cricket #WestIndiesCricket #Windies #WindiesCricket #CricketWestIndies #ShaiHope #WestIndiesSquad #SquadSelection #CricketDebate #KieranPowell #CricketInsight #IndiaCricket #SriLankaCricket #SubcontinentConditions #President #AfghanistanCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Missed Generation - Why West Indies Batters Never Excel...

    Missed Generation - Why West Indies Batters Never Excel...
    Jan 12 2026
    On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell dive deep into one of the most talked-about issues in modern West Indies cricket the recurring pattern of batters bursting onto the scene, only to fade. West Indies international cricketer Kieran Powell draws on his own career experiences to offer rare, first-hand insight into the technical, mental, and structural challenges facing Caribbean batters today. Kieran shares his theories on why maintaining consistency at the highest level has become increasingly difficult, and why this issue appears more pronounced in the West Indies compared to other major cricketing nations. Jordan Shannon believes that once batters are “figured out” by international bowling attacks, many struggle to adapt and evolve their games. Kieran expands on this point, adding crucial context around player pathways, preparation, and without giving too much away the lack of long-term support systems available once players reach the top level. The episode concludes with Jordan discussing the importance of environment in player performance, highlighting how a change of surroundings has helped Sherfane Rutherford rediscover form ahead of the T20 World Cup, and what this could mean for West Indies’ white-ball future. If you’re passionate about West Indies cricket, player development, batting analysis, or the challenges facing modern international cricketers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #CaribbeanCricket #Windies #CricketPodcast #CricketAnalysis #BattingInCricket #PlayerDevelopment #CricketMentality #InternationalCricket #T20Cricket #T20WorldCup #SherfaneRutherford #CricketTalk #CricketDiscussion #CricketCommunity #ModernCricket #CricketFans #TestCricket #Cricket #DarrenBravo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
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