PowettPlay Podcast

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another packed episode of the PowettPlay Podcast as they dive deep into Round 7 of the West Indies Championship 2025. With thrilling performances across the Caribbean, the lads break down all the key moments, standout players, and major talking points from the latest round of four-day action. Fresh off a dominant win for CCC over Jamaica in Trinidad,...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell dive deep into the critical topic of developing future leaders in cricket. Sparked by England’s recent announcement of Harry Brook as their new white-ball captain and Shai Hope’s pending elevation to full-time leadership for the West Indies, the duo explore what it truly takes to nurture players...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell break down all the action from Round 6 of the West Indies Championship 2025. With standout performances across the Caribbean, the discussion dives into the biggest talking points, key match-ups, and rising stars lighting up the regional four-day competition. Kieran, fresh from his own involvemen...

In this episode of PowettPlay, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell break down the latest leadership changes in West Indies cricket following the major announcement from Cricket West Indies (CWI). With Kraigg Brathwaite stepping down as Test captain and Shai Hope appointed as T20 captain, what does this mean for the future of West Indies cricket? Kieran Powell offers unique insight into the lead...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell break down the recently announced West Indies Breakout T20 League - a tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent across the region. With the official squads now finalised, Kieran delivers a brutally honest take on the selection process, especially regarding the Leeward Islands squad. He ra...

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another action-packed episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, as they break down all the key moments from Round 5 of the West Indies Championship. This week, West Indies Chief Selector Kieran Powell unveils his Team of the Week, offering expert analysis not just as a top player but as someone directly involved in the Championship’s most pivotal moments. F...

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another action-packed episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, where we break down all the key moments from Round 4 of the West Indies Championship. This week, chief selector Kieran Powell unveils his Team of the Week, offering exclusive insights into the standout performers across the region. But this episode comes with a twist—Kieran wasn’t just analysin...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell are joined by Chris Millard, Managing Director of England’s Barmy Army, for a fascinating deep dive into the world’s most passionate cricket supporters. Chris shares the origin story of the Barmy Army, his journey to becoming MD, and how they operate behind the scenes to support England across t...

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell on the PowettPlay Podcast as they dive into a full preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the world's best ODI teams set to battle for supremacy, we analyse the tournament’s biggest talking points, team strengths, key players, and potential match-winners. Will defending champions continue their dominance, or is there an underdog ready to shake up...

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell on the PowettPlay Podcast as they dive into a full preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the world's best ODI teams set to battle for supremacy, we analyse the tournament’s biggest talking points, team strengths, key players, and potential match-winners. Will defending champions continue their dominance, or is there an underdog ready to shake up...

Join Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another action-packed episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, where we break down all the key moments from Round 3 of the West Indies Championship. This week, Kieran Powell takes a unique approach to his Team of the Week, as he wasn’t just analysing the action—he was in the thick of it! Powell suited up for Combined Campuses & Colleges against the Windward Isla...

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell for another action-packed episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, where we dive deep into the West Indies Championship 2025. Chief selector Kieran Powell unveils his expertly curated Team of the Week, breaking down the performances that earned each player a spot in the XI. Kieran analyse the standout batters, game-changing bowlers, and crucial all-round contr...

Hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell kick off their in-depth coverage of the 2025 West Indies 4-Day Championship! In this episode, Kieran breaks down the Team of the Week, analysing the standout performers from Round 1 ensuring strict criteria are matched. Tune in for expert insights, bold opinions, and all the latest from the regional red-ball competition. 🎧 Don’t miss it...

Hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell kick off their in-depth coverage of the 2025 West Indies 4-Day Championship! In this episode, Kieran breaks down the Team of the Week, analysing the standout performers from Round 1 ensuring strict criteria are matched. Tune in for expert insights, bold opinions, and all the latest from the regional red-ball competition. 🎧 Don’t miss it...

Hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell are back with their usual cricket catch-up, and there’s plenty to discuss! The perfect starting point? Steve Smith’s incredible achievement of reaching 10,000 Test runs, joining an elite group of batting greats. Jordan and Kieran break down what makes Smith so special and where he stands among the best. Kieran then shares his insights on the West Indies vs Pa...

In this thought-provoking episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, Kieran Powell delivers a comprehensive breakdown of how he believes the ICC must restructure the cricketing calendar to ensure the sport's longevity and growth. With a focus on inclusivity and maximising commercial potential for all cricketing nations, Kieran presents a bold, well-thought-out vision that addresses the challenges facing b...

In this captivating episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell sit down with actor and former cricket franchise owner Siddharth Mallya. Best known as the son of Vijay Mallya, the "King of Good Times," Siddharth shares his journey from growing up in England to working with global beverage giant Diageo as an assistant brand manager. The discussion shifts to his time wi...

In Episode 54 of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell reflect on a thrilling year of cricket in 2024. They crown their Players of the Year across all formats, shine a light on unsung heroes, and highlight the most promising emerging talents. The duo also revisits some unforgettable underdog performances and debates their pick for Game of the Year. Looking ahead to 2025, K...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell are joined by Dr. Sasha Sutherland, the executive director of anti-doping in the Caribbean. Together, they delve into the critical topic of doping in sports, exploring the latest trends, the differences between in-competition and out-of-competition regulations, and how these rules impact athletes. Dr. Sutherland shar...

In this hard-hitting episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell are joined by Emerson Carrington, Cricket West Indies' anti-corruption officer, for a deep dive into the challenges cricket faces in combating corruption. Emerson shares eye-opening insights into the preventative measures implemented to protect players and ensure they’re aware of the risks, while also re...

In this unmissable episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell are joined by former New Zealand fast bowler and current Rajasthan Royals coach Shane Bond. Shane takes us through his incredible journey in cricket, from breaking into the New Zealand side to being part of an unforgettable era of express pace bowling alongside Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. He shares storie...

In this special landmark episode, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell reunite to dive into the world of cricket, sharing insights, updates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Jordan kicks things off by grilling Kieran about his recent century for the CCC against Barbados, unpacking the impact he's had on the young squad. But it’s not all smooth sailing—Kieran opens up about the injury that’s b...

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell dive into the latest in the world of cricket, starting with the much-anticipated West Indies vs England series. Jordan raises a few questions over the England squad selection, while Kieran predicts a few key players might make a return to strengthen the West Indies side. Shifting the focus to England, the hosts analy...

In this fantastic episode, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell sit down with former West Indies captain and current coach, Jimmy Adams. The conversation begins with a deep dive into Jimmy's cricketing journey, from his early days in Jamaica to his Test debut against South Africa. The lads explore the challenges of captaining the West Indies, with Kieran asking about the crucial role Jamaica pla...

In this inspiring episode, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell welcome entrepreneur and former cricketer David Paynter to the show. David shares his journey from the cricket field to launching his successful footwear brand, Payntr. The conversation kicks off with stories of his early days in cricket, including his connection to a rather infamous great-grandfather. David walks us through the gen...