Caribbean Cricket Podcast

Some of the oft asked questions on our social handles are those of a commercial or marketing nature.   Knowing we don't possess all the answers it made sense to get Dominic Warne, CWI Commercial and Marketing director, on the show for an in-depth conversation.   Hopefully this episode provides the detailed clarity and nuance that you dont often see across Caribbean media.   If you'd like to suppor...

Three months ago Machel was joined by his father Dr Rev. Roderick Hewitt, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MPhil focused in Theology/Theological Studies, to analyse if there is any such thing as a true Caribbean identity.   The episode was super popular and a part two was demanded. Never say we dont give the people what they want.   Professor Roderick Hewitt joins us again to look at the topic of Carib...

Only our second ever returning guest to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. With the Caribbean Premier League reaching its denouement it was only right that we invited the CEO of the CPL, Pete Russell, to reflect on another successful tournament. From the carnival of cricket that was the 6ixty to the Women's CPL there has certainly been a lot to look back on. This before we even focus on the men's cpl....

In the last edition of the IPL the Rajasthan Royals surprised many by securing their best finish in 12 years. That would be worth a podcast episode in itself but even more interesting to the Rajasthan story has been the recent global expansion of the brand. This year's CPL has seen the Royals group really stamp their mark on the Barbados Royals franchise and it seems to have paid off with a fantas...

On the eve of the 2022 Hero CPL - The Caribbean Cricket Podcast sat down with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Assistant Coach, Donovan Miller. Donovan has won five global T20 titles in a coaching capacity. As one of the few coaches in the region that has the level 4 coaching qualification it made sense to unpick his brain. We talk his career in the game then pivot to looking at the art of coaching T20...

Probably one of the most important people in West Indies cricket is one of the least well known. We often hear that West Indies has an abundance of talent in the region but what does that actually mean and how do we harness it? 2016 U19 World Cup winning coach and current High Performance Manager, Graeme West, joined us to analyse development pathways in the region and the role of the new Cricket...

Episode 70 is here! With the CPL Draft now complete - it was time for the Caribbean Cricket Podcast to look at the six teams in detail. Joining us to provide analysis was former West Indian international and current commentator Samuel Badree. Do you agree with our comments? Do you agree with our final four? Remember to leave a review and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with...

Episode 69 is here! It's a very open and honest conversation with former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard. Pollard of course retired from international duty in April 2022 and has kept his powder dry since not saying or explaining much to the media. He has now broken his silence in a tell-all interview with Caribbean Cricket Podcast where we look at his career, his captaincy tenure and future pla...

Episode 68 is here! For years people have wanted simple answers for complex questions in West Indies cricket. With the newly formed Cricket West Indies Academy set to start next month (July 2022) another part of the development cog of the game is slowly taking shape. That in mind it made sense for us to invite Jimmy Adams, CWI Director of cricket, on to the show to explain all. As ever this is a m...

Episode 67 is here! If you know anything about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you'll know we love to talk about the history and culture of our region as much as the cricket itself. With that in mind it was always an intention of ours to record an episode looking at Caribbean identity and what that actually means in the West Indies cricket context. For this episode Machel was joined by his father Pr...

It's rare that West Indies get an all format series these days and in light of that fact it was only right that we did a mega podcast to look at the series in depth. Roushan Alam (Bangla Cricket Podcast) and Tawhid Qureshi (Sight Screen Cricket Journal) provided the expertise on the Bangladesh cricket team as we discussed the prospects for both sides in each format of the game. Despite being viewe...

Episode 65 is here! Nearly six months since we did the last mailbag episode it was time to let you the supporters of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast guide this episode. You sent us the questions and we answered them for you. As ever everything and anything was in the mailbag and we answered the best of the questions. When is the West Indies A team returning? Does Tagenarine Chanderpaul deserve a tes...

Episode 64 is here! You know that the Caribbean Cricket Podcast loves to talk cricket administration and look at the intricacies of how the game is run in the region. With that in mind it was a no brainer to get the Windward Islands cricket board President and Cricket West Indies Vice President on the show. It's none other than Dr Kishore Shallow. If understanding the nuances of how our game is ru...

Dre Russ and Pooran have joined TKR in a power move that has sent shockwaves around the CPL. Dinesh 'Dino' Mahabir (@cricdino) came through to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast studios to discuss the local retentions and signings for this years edition. Has it left more questions than answers? Are the cards stacked too heavily in TKR's favour? Do leave a rating and a review if your podcast platform al...

Episode 63 is here! There cant be a test series without a test series review show. George Dobell (The Cricketer) joined us one last time to look over a test series that was low in quality but ultimately high in grit and determination (for the West Indies). The English press and fans will rightly seek answers for what has once again been a very disappointing series - who and what is to blame? What...

Episode 62 is here! This was actually recorded in between the second and third test of England's tour of the West Indies but we waited until after the fantastic series win to drop it. We touch on the West Indies vs England series a bit but this was more of a timeless episode looking at Michael Atherton's unique connection to the Caribbean. In terms of deep thinkers on the world game they dont come...

Episode 61 is here! Two test matches - two flat pitches - two tiresome draws. George Dobell joined us from Grenada to discuss the contentious pitch preparation in Barbados and the positives either side can take going forward. Is it law of diminishing returns if the local associations continue to defy CWI and produce wickets that dont engage the public? Do you agree with our suggestions for changes...

Episode 60 is here! The first test may have ended in a tedious draw but that didnt stop us getting George Dobell back in the studio to analyse it all. Who were the winners and losers? What should we expect in Barbados? Would you make any changes? George may or may not have been kidnapped by the Barmy Army in the course of this recording. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you c...

Episode 59 is here! It may still not be part of the wider lexicon but test series matter in more ways than one due to the existence of the World Test Championship. Every win counts and no more so than when the two teams doing battle occupy 8th and 9th respectively.  England are in the midst of an existential crisis and West Indies are trying to turn their umpteenth corner. With that being said it...

Episode 58 is here! Riots, diplomatic incidents, bottles flinging, umpires beaten up, insular cuss outs...you really couldnt write a script this good. In 1953/4 Len Hutton's England side toured the Caribbean in a series widely regarded as one of the most controversial in cricket history. Yet until now no-one has written a comprehensive book on the series. Author David Woodhouse came to the CCP stu...

There is the small matter of a World Cup on the horizon with our #MaroonWarriors going into battle on the opening day vs New Zealand.  With very little comprehensive coverage about our side let alone the Women's game in the Caribbean. It was only right we invited Ayana Holder into the CCP studio to deep dive into our chances and the state of the game in the region. Start your education with this e...

How quickly things change. From the high of a 3-2 series win over England to the 'low' of a 3-0 defeat to India. 17 West Indians are in the IPL this year but the West Indies mens T20 side remains a work in progress as we build toward the 2022 World Cup. We collaborated once again with the #1 Indian cricket podcast The Edges and Sledges Podcast to review all the key talking points.  Follow their co...

Episode 57 is here! From the nadir of a 1-2 series defeat against Ireland to the euphoria of a 3-2 series win vs England. We recorded a special LIVE podcast with you the CCP community sending in your live reactions and questions.  The Cricket Connoisseur (Aaron Viles) from The County Cricket Podcast (@TheCountyCrick2) returned to look at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from the see-saw series. Of c...

ODI Super league points are on the agenda.  Following the shock 2-1 series defeat to Ireland and yet more dropped Super league points this series takes on added significance for the West Indies. Can they get anything out of the tour to India?  On the flipside fresh off a rousing 3-2 T20 series win vs England the shortest format looks like it has the foundation from which to start a resurgence. Can...

Episode 56 is here! With the announcement that Desmond Haynes and Ronnie Sarwan will be the next West Indies selectors - it made sense to get one of the most recent selectors on to talk the art of cricket selection. Our guest for this episode was non-other than Miles Bascombe. The former West Indies international has had an eventful 2 years as a WI selector and is well placed to assess selection p...