Fresh off making history for the Bermuda Men's cricket team explosive all-rounder Kamau Leverock came through to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast studios to talk Bermuda, West Indies, T20 cricket and being a history maker. This a fascinating insight into cricket at the 'associate' level of international cricket. If you are listening on a platform that allows you to do so, please do leave a review and a rating as it really helps grow the podcast If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know how we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast - we love to sit down and chop it up with West Indies cricket players. Next to come through to the studio was Vice Captain Jermaine Blackwood. We caught up with Jermaine after the 1st test match vs South Africa and spoke about his career in the game and discussed why he is yet to play extensive white ball cricket. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As expected the West Indies Women's team failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup. However they left the tournament with two wins and two defeats - was that a par performance? Should we be content with that showing or should we be worried about the future? Machel jumped into the hot seat to analyse the World Cup campaign. As always with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we go into a level of depth and analysis on West Indies cricket that you wont hear anywhere else. Please like the video and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and hit the notifications button so you never miss any new content. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the announcement of Shai Hope and Rovman Powell as ODI and T20 captains respectively. Machel Hewitt analyses whether this really means anything in the long run? With West Indies due to take part in the ODI World Cup qualifiers in June is this no more than a poisoned chalice for Shai Hope? Rovman Powell has longer before the home T20 World Cup but how much does his fortunes and that of the T20 side depend on selectors and CWI listening to the independent report that was recently commissioned? You can read the full report here - here Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the first test match draw with Zimbabwe, West Indies men's interim head coach, Andre Coley came through to talk all things Caribbean Cricket. More than a conversation on the test match this episode was as much about Andre Coley's career arc and what it teaches us about the domestic scene in the region.  As always with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we go into a level of depth and analysis on West Indies cricket that you wont hear anywhere else. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The independent Men's 2022 T20 report has prompted a lot of discussion around the region but also internationally. We wouldn't be the Caribbean Cricket Podcast without getting the chair of the report on the show. Justice Patrick Thompson joined us to break down the report and some of the most important findings. You can read the full report here - https://www.windiescricket.com/news/i... As always with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we go into a level of depth and analysis on West Indies cricket that you wont hear anywhere else. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year. New Reports. New Beginnings? CEO of Cricket West Indies, Johnny Grave, came through to talk all things West Indies cricket as we get ready for a busy year of cricket in 2023. From the West Indies Women, to the West Indies Academy to the West Indies seat at the ICC round table all pertinent topics were discussed. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andre Coley may well be the interim head coach of the West Indies men's team but all eyes are on who ends up as the permanent coach? Machel jumped back into the hot seat to look at the runners and riders in the race to coach the West Indies men's side. Should it be a West Indian? Should it be an overseas coach? Should the role be split? Can West Indies afford to go all out on a top coach? Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first official podcast episode of 2023 looked at the year ahead and our best hopes for West Indies cricket. One can only dream! It was a tumultuous year for West Indies cricket on and off the field in 2022 and it leaves us with no other option than to wish for a better 2023. Machel presents his top 10 hopes for 2023. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better late than never we had a look at the year that was 2022. In time honoured tradition we ended the year with the annual Caribbean Cricket Podcast awards show. Looking over the best performers and performances of 2022 we hand out the coveted prizes to those who deserve it. Mens (Test) batter/bowler of 2022 Mens. (ODI) batter/bowler of 2022 Mens. (T20) batter/bowler of 2022. Womens (ODI) batter/bowler of 2022. Womens (T20) batter/bowler of 2022. Moment of 2022. Shining star of 2022. Cuss Out of 2022. Catfish of 2022. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There I was minding my own business when Cricket West Indies put out a press release on Christmas Eve no less. The 2023 West Indies Championship has been confirmed as a five round Championship with a brand new (best vs best) Headley-Weekes tri-series to follow. There has predictably been some negative reaction to the announcement and there are undoubtedly some cons to the competition but there are pros that some may not have considered. As ever there is always context that people need to think about when considering decisions made by Cricket West Indies. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andre Coley has been announced as the West Indies mens interim head coach and will take charge of the team for the Zimbabwe and South Africa series. Jerome Foster (Radio Jamaica) joined us to discuss the appointment and assess whether the former Jamaica Scorpions head coach and Jamaica Tallawahs assistant coach is the right man for the 'interim' job. As always with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we go into a level of depth and analysis on West Indies cricket that you wont hear anywhere else. Please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a Caribbean Cricket Podcast player interview and this time it's Roshon Primus. Fresh off a fantastic unbeaten 130* in the recently concluded CG United Super 50 Roshon Primus joined us talk his career and future West Indies aspirations. One for fans of the domestic game and those who recognise the enormous potential in Roshon. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here    You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website here      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Indies travel to Zimbabwe in January then South Africa in February. Brandon King is one of the more obvious players on the outside looking in at the test squad. Is his time now? Alas he is a victim of a West Indies domestic and international calendar that more often than not sees him on WI duty when our red ball season is in progress. Machel has a look at why the selectors now need to think outside of the box. As ever please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the West Indies test series defeat in Australia some fans and media have started to question Jason Holder's place in the West Indies test side. I'm used to the irrational, emotional rantings amongst West Indian fans but I had to look into the stats and facts to see if there was any logic to the vociferous complaints. As ever please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the test series now done and dusted and the West Indies team back home Machel took to the hot seat to hand out the Caribbean Cricket Podcast post series player ratings. How much do you agree/disagree with the ratings? As ever please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast - here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the result everyone expected that being a 2-0 series defeat in Australia. However rather than dwell on the negatives per se Machel returned to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast hot seat to look at the five key learning points from the tour of Australia. As ever please rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast if you are listening on a podcast app that allows you to do so. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month - here. You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website - here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here    You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Caribbean independence and decolonisation. With the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth many of the Caribbean islands have made clear their intention to become Republics and remove the British Monarch as Head of State.   We deconstruct the movement and why the time is now.   If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here    You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. What have been the positives and what are the areas CPL will look to tweak moving forward? Will we get an expanded CPL anytime soon? What does the future of the 6ixty look like? Remember to like this video and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fantastic start to the tournament. We sat with the CEO of the franchise, Jake Lush McCrum, to unpick the art of being a franchise CEO and what plans he has for the Royals group going forward. Remember to review, rate and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here  You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 franchises and the nuances involved in developing players games. Donovan is yet to have his services utilised by the West Indies so we look at that issue as well particularly in light of our white ball woes. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 West Indies Emerging Players Academy. As ever if you truly care about West Indies cricket then you really need to take this one in. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ If visuals are your thing you can watch the podcast episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WadioYjo5eU&t=1990s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 plans. No holds barred, nothing off limits! As ever if you claim to be a West Indies cricket aficionado then this is a must watch episode. Remember to like this video and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ If visuals are your thing you can watch the episode here - https://youtu.be/az2YNE2KAMA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 must listen episode. Jimmy walks us through his six year tenure and provides a thorough examination of the state of the game in the region. If you pertain to be a West Indies cricket supporter then you really need to take this one in. Remember to leave a review and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ If visuals are your thing you can watch the podcast episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1epkl7tMYk&t=3405s     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Professor Roderick Hewitt, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MPhil focused in Theology/Theological Studies, to analyse whether the West Indies is a failed construct? Is there any such thing as a true Caribbean identity? The recording was done with a live You Tube audience so it does include many of their comments as part of the conversation. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website at - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ If you would prefer to watch the episode on You Tube. You can watch it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2eNlLz4mcI   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 viewed as a low expectation/priority contest the drama has often belied the status. Each team is at different stages of their development in the respective formats and it promises to be an intriguing encounter. Remember to review and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and share it with people that you think would enjoy listening to the show. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast on our website at - https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/   If visuals are your thing you can watch the podcast episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR2LY7FL7vc&t=1s     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 test call up? Why cant West Indies secure regular sponsorship? Can CWI market the domestic game better? And so much more. Do like and subscribe to the podcast as it really helps our growth. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 run is important to you then this episode is a must listen. We'll definitely be getting Dr Shallow on for a part 2 to this discussion. Do leave a rating and a review if your podcast platform allows you as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 allows you to do so as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 was the point of declaring a public reset, what did it really achieve? For the West Indies, we have every right to rejoice. Phil Simmons will see this as vindication that fans should trust the process but who dares argue that the proverbial corner has been turned? Do leave a rating and a review if your podcast platform allows you to do so as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 much more celebrated than Athers and this episode is no different. No spoilers from us just listen and take it all in. Do leave a rating and a review if your podcast platform allows you as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast at - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the Grenada test? Please like and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 made sense to talk with one of English cricket's best journalists. As part of our collaboration with the Cricketer we teamed up with George Dobell to unpick what is likely to be a thrilling series. Dare we say that West Indies might be slight favourites or will it simply boil down to which sides top 6 can actually stand up to scrutiny? If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review and rating please do so as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 studios to dissect the series and talk through the tour with more of a Caribbean angle. You know that at the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we are big on West Indies cricket beyond the boundary and this talk/book is a political, social, cultural and economic tour de force. You'll want to pour yourself a cup of tea and really take this one in. If you'd like to buy the book do so at thenightwatchman.net for £19 + p&p with coupon code CCPWOC (use the discount code!). The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode and stay locked in for more content throughout the World Cup. The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 content if you have a keen interest in Indian cricket and drop a review/rating for this episode.  The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 course we at the CCP were ecstatic but we didn't betray you with any illogical bias rantings. Come for the analysis and stay for the world famous Caribbean Cricket Podcast series ratings. The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 they keep it going vs the Indians? We collaborated with the #1 Indian cricket podcast The Edges and Sledges Podcast to preview the series in true CCP style. Follow their content if you have a keen interest in Indian cricket and drop a review/rating for this episode.  The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 processes in the region. This wasnt so much about what did or didnt go right for the West Indies selectors but more how a selection process works and cricket administration itself. Call it an insight into aspects of cricket that fans have so much to say but quite possibly have little to no understanding. Wherever you are listening to this podcast do subscribe and leave a review/rating as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're rebuilding from ground zero" - Kieron Pollard. The Golden generation have said goodbye and there are 10 months to go until the 2022 T20 World Cup. Make no mistake the race is on to get the West Indies up and running with the new blood. It doesn't start much harder than facing powerhouse England. Yes they may be in the midst of an existential crisis but that's in the test cricket only. The Cricket Connoisseur (Aaron Viles) from the The County Cricket Podcast joined us to run the rule over both sides. This episode was more than just a guide to the five match series this was about looking at the next 10 months as well. The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We promised that one thing we would bring to the table in 2022 is far more West Indies Women's content. The Women's World Cup is nigh with the first game less than two months away and it hasn't been an easy prep for the Maroon Warriors with their game and prep time heavily affected by the pandemic. With recent news breaking that West Indies Women will travel to South Africa to play 4 ODI games prior to the World Cup, head coach Courtney Walsh joined us to discuss where the team is at, the obstacles the team has faced and what targets he is setting moving forward. If you can do leave a review and a rating as it really helps grow the podcast.  The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is a self-funded endeavour and any support you can lend us however small is much appreciated - you can become a patron here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... Find out more about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast at https://www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54 is here! Hot on the heels of the announcement that USA cricket and CWI are to be joint hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup it made sense to jump across the pond and look at the growth of the game in the States. It hasnt escaped our attention that more and more Caribbean talent are earning a living by playing in US leagues - plenty were involved in the 2021 minor league tournament. Therefore it made sense to sit down with Tom Dunmore, Vice President for Marketing (Major League Cricket), and dissect the future of the game in the States and how Major and Minor League cricket represents not only an opportunity for US cricket but WI cricket also. Do like and subscribe as it really helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket?... You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53 is here! An eventful year in West Indies cricket finally comes to a close so it was only right we handed this episode over to you the fans. You sent us the questions and we answered them for you.  Everything and anything was in this years mailbag, this is a must listen! If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month - Here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 52 is here! The thing West Indies fans do best is cuss about everyone and everything and more often than not look for simple answers to complex questions. There is no doubt that West Indian red ball batsmanship has been on the decline in the region for the best part of 5 years. A test side that has shown middling consistency has had to slowly rebuild the batting blocks in order to compete. In that regard it was an absolute no brainer to get West Indies batting coach Monty Desai on the podcast to talk batting fundamentals. If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2 a month - Here You can also find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 51 is here! Unbeknownst to some both Santokie and Machel are die-hard wrestling fans as well as West Indies aficionados. Therefore it was only a matter of time before the Caribbean Cricket Podcast conceived a podcast episode that married the two themes. Joined by comedian/TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz and celebrated cricket journalist/author Bharat Sundaresan - we participated in a cricket Royal Rumble of sorts. Going through the 12 teams at the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup we duked it out to determine which wrestler past or present the teams most resemble. If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50 is here! Who would have thought we would reach 50 episodes when we created this two years ago. CPL 2021 has come to an end and it made sense to get a past winner on to talk to us about how you build a winning franchise. Mohammed Ali Khan, former winning GM of the Jamaica Tallawahs, joined us to look at why that franchise won in 2016 and the key lessons to learn from CPL 2021. If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49 is here! Speak about the classiest batsman in the region and West Indian fans around the world will call one name and one name only, Shai Hope. It was only a matter of time before we got Shai on the podcast - and we went in depth on this one. All the questions you've been wanting answers to we had you covered on this episode. If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 48 is here! Very few players announce themselves to international cricket with an unbeaten double century but Kyle Rico Mayers did precisely that at the start of 2021. However his journey to represent the senior Maroon has been a long and arduous one. Lock into this episode and take in a really fascinating story and episode.  If you are listening to this on a platform that allows you to leave a review or rating please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can find out more about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 47 is here! If there is one player that is constantly on the tip of everyone's tongue it's Shimron Hetmyer. So many fans have so much to say about Shimron & West Indies cricket so we had an upfront and honest conversation with one of the most talented players in this current generation. This is really worth a listen. If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can find out about Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46 is here and it's the one you've been waiting for. The quintessential West Indies vs Pakistan tour preview featuring cricket journalist Tasneem-Summer Khan and comedian and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz. This episode is a joke a minute. Are Pakistan and West Indies similar teams? Which players aren't needed back in the Pakistan squad Which is stronger atm CPL or PSL? If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 45 is here! West Indies went down to a surprising 3-2 T20 series defeat to South Africa so Santokie and Machel got together to dissect if that really means anything in the long run. Amongst other things we discussed: Do bilateral T20Is really matter? What positives and negatives can we take from the South Africa series? Player ratings for the series: Who was the most brutal in their assessment? If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 44 is here! We analyzed EVERY CPL franchise with Daren Ganga and answered some key questions including: Have the Guyana Amazon Warriors got too much spin? What has made Kieron Pollard such a good captain? Are St Kitts the favourites this year? If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43 is here! Continuing our partnership with CPL - Joshua Da Silva became our first returning guest as he gleefully visited the Carib cricket studios to talk about his meteoric rise in cricket. We spoke about so much including.... Breaking into the West Indies side The difference between playing white ball and red ball The power of Bertie's pepper sauce If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42 is here! Continuing our partnership with CPL West Indies Head Coach - Phil Simmons visited the Carib cricket studios.  We spoke about so much including.... Playing with Viv and Lara   Coaching around the World   The current crop of WI players If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41 is here! Continuing our partnership with CPL we invited 'The Spiceman' into the Carib Cricket studios. From his first class debut at the age of 16, through the Stanford Super series $20 million game to a T20 World Cup winners medal. We talk about everything involving Andre Fletcher's career and so much more... If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. You can follow Caribbean Cricket Podcast here - www.caribbeancricketpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 is here! With the partnership signed with CPL it was only right that our debut show featured the former number one T20 spinner in the world, Samuel Badree. Now more known for his excellent analysis in the commentary box. Samuel takes us through his career, West Indies world cup glory, coaching, commentary and so much more... If you are listening to this on a platform that allows a review or rating please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. If you'd like to support us on Patreon - you can do so here     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 39 is here! With the county cricket season on the horizon, it was only right we invited Kent vice-captain Daniel Bell-Drummond into the Caribbean Cricket studio. We spoke all things career and England aspirations and of course we tried to convince Daniel to commit to West Indies cricket. He didnt fall for the draw out but we havent given up hope 😃 If you are listening on a platform that allows you to leave a rating, please do so as it helps the podcast.  You can of course find us on twitter/instagram @caribcricket   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 38 is here! With a new presidential election on the horizon - it was only right we sat down with Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt to assess his first two years in post. We spoke all things Caribbean cricket but also how he plans to take West Indies cricket forward (should he be re-elected). As ever it is a fascinating conversation and an essential one for all West Indian fans seeking to understand the state of the game back home and the barriers/opportunities in front of us.  In Skerritt's own election slogan - Forward 'WI' Go As ever if you are listening on a platform where you can leave a review/rating - please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can also find us on Twitter @caribcricket and support us at www.patreon.com/caribcricket   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37 is here! We invited Andrew Fidel Fernando the Sri Lanka correspondent for ESPNcricinfo into the studio to discuss all things Sri Lanka. Ahead of the all format series between West Indies and Sri Lanka it was important to get the real lowdown on the chaotic Lankans.  It is rare that West Indies go into a series against higher ranked opposition as 'favourites' but given the state Sri Lanka enter this tour - this represents a genuine chance for the men in maroon. Andrew and ourselves got stuck into the likelihood of it all. If you are listening on a platform where you can leave a review/rating - please do as it helps grow the podcast. You can also find us on Twitter @caribcricket       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast sees us sit with the host of Channel 4's India vs England series, Rishi Persad. As one of the most recognisable faces on TV re: multi-sport coverage and a Trinidadian to boot it was integral we got him on the show. We spoke at length about Rishi's two passions cricket and horse racing. In addition we covered making it in the media, growing up in Trinidad, racial identity and so much more. Of course we also got Rishi's views on the India-England series and cricket's return to terrestrial TV. If you follow us on a platform that allows you to leave a review/rating - please do leave one as it helps grow the podcast. If you would like to support our media offering you can at www.patreon.com/caribcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 35 we interviewed Will Gaffney, founder of Bat for a chance. We've interviewed a lot of people since starting the podcast but this story is truly fascinating. Bat For a Chance is a cricket charity, helping to provide cricket kit for underprivileged kids across the globe. We talk West Indies and how the charity is creating links there but this story is so much more than that. Get involved at www.Batforachance.org.uk  Share this podcast episode with anyone you feel needs to hear this story. If you listen on a platform where you can leave a rating please do so, it really helps grow the podcast #WestIndies #Batforachance #charity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Probably our most enjoyable episode so far as we used the time in between the ODIs and Tests vs Bangladesh to talk with the great Fazeer Mohammed. When you talk doyens in Caribbean cricket journalism and commentary two names stand out, Tony Cozier and Fazeer Mohammed. We broke down everything about West Indies cricket and answered all of your mailbag questions. If you listen on a platform that allows reviews and ratings please do leave us one as it helps grow the podcast. You can find us on Twitter/Instagram - @caribcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat with Bangladesh cricket expert Tawhid Qureshi to explore West Indies upcoming tour of Bangladesh. The Men in Maroon have seen 12 senior players pull out of the tour leading to a severely weakened (ODI) side travelling to Bangladesh. We unraveled everything as well as looking at the tour itself and the state of Bangladesh cricket. We even took time to hit out at island politics that always threaten to undermine WI cricket. If you are a fan of our content please do subscribe to the channel, you can also find us at the following places. Twitter/Instagram - @caribcricket. Patreon - www.patreon.com/caribcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following West Indies humbling at the hands of New Zealand we wanted to talk to a legend of the domestic game, and they dont come any bigger than Nikita Miller. Leading wicket taker in the domestic game with 538 FC wickets at 16 and now making waves in the coaching scene within the region. We sat with Nikita to talk his career and all things regional cricket. Please do join our Patreon if you are a fan of our show/podcast as your support is what keeps us going - www.patreon.com/caribcricket . Find us on Twitter and Instagram @caribcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the first test match between New Zealand and West Indies we caught up with West Indies top order batsman Darren Bravo. Its been a long time in the wilderness for Darren and he acknowledges it's time to make up for lost time. In a very frank, honest and open conversation we touch on everything from Darren's early career to future ambitions and more. If you are new to our podcast please do rate and review or better yet visit our Patreon (www.patreon.com/Caribcricket) and support the movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The band is back together for Episode 30 as Nikhil Uttamchandani joins us to preview the upcoming New Zealand vs West Indies T20 series. Several big names are missing but with less than a year to go to the 2021 T20 World Cup it's time for West Indies to cement their combinations. We talk CPL, IPL, WI T20 squad and argue about Andre Russell! Please leave a podcast review as it really helps grow the podcast and follow us @CaribCricket.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a West Indies tour of New Zealand on the horizon we sat with RJR/TVJs Jerome Foster & freelance cricket writer Garfield Robinson to dissect all the major talking points in West Indies cricket.   The WI Test squad to NZ. Nicholas Pooran. The egotistical Dave Cameron. The ICON Marlon Samuels. The Evergreen Universe Boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a hectic summer taking in the tour of England and CPL, the podcast returns with a look behind the scenes of Cricket West Indies. We caught up with CWI's first ever Coach Education Manager, Chris Brabazon, to understand the fundamentals of coach education and the strategy to develop high-calibre West Indian coaches. It is a truly interesting conversation and provides crucial insight into the larger work that is involved in turning around West Indies cricket. Nothing is an easy fix and to succeed more foundation building like Chris' will be integral to the process. To get more content from Caribbean Cricket Podcast follow us on Twitter @caribcricket & subscribe to our newsletter at http://caribbeancricket.substack.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final installment in the series of podcasts where we speak with West Indian players in this years CPL. This episode features destructive opening batsman Evin Lewis. Evin is widely recognised as one of the most explosive batsman in the limited overs formats having played for multiple franchises across the globe. We talked through his career to date and future goals, including his admittance that he wants to play Test cricket.  This interview is a must listen. If you are listening on Apple please do leave a rating/review as it really helps grow the podcast. You can find us on Twitter @CaribCricket and you can subscribe to our newsletter at https://caribbeancricket.substack.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third in the series of podcast episodes where we speak with players in this years CPL. This episode features 2019 CPL top run scorer Brandon King. Brandon was rewarded for his stella CPL performance last year with a West Indies ODI and T20 call up.  We talked through his career to date and future goals, including his desire for a long awaited Test call up. If you are listening on Apple please do leave a rating/review as it really helps grow the podcast. You can find us on Twitter @CaribCricket  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second in the series of podcast episodes where we speak with players in this years CPL. This episode features Guyana spin sensation Ashmead Nedd Ashmead has made quite the waves since coming to fans attention in the 2019 U19 World Cup. He then followed that up with brilliant performances for the victorious emerging players in the 2019 Super 50. He took a wicket with his first ball in CPL and has gone on to record the best economy rate in the tournament. Listen in as Ashmead takes us through his journey in cricket. If you are listening on Apple please do leave a rating/review as it really helps grow the podcast. You can find us on Twitter @CaribCricket  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series of podcast episodes where we speak with different players who are part of this years CPL. First up is last years player of the tournament, Hayden Walsh Jr. Its been an absolutely worldwind year for the former USA all-rounder and he took us through everything from this formative years to his goals for the future. His passion for the game is as strong as if he is only just starting out and it was a real joy to break things down with him. If you are listening on Apple please do leave a rating/review as it really helps the growth of the podcast. You can find us on Twitter @CaribCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last one in the CPL 2020 preview series as we look at the defending champions Barbados Tridents. It's rare that defending champions arent considered one of the two favourites but Barbados find themselves with the underdog tag yet again. Tasneem-Summer Khan joined us to determine if the presence of the champion spinner Rashid Khan will be enough to see Barbados defend their title. If you're listening on Apple/Itunes please do leave a rating/review   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5th team in the CPL preview series The St Lucia Zouks It isnt a diss to call them the worst team in the tournament, historically they've always been somewhere between poor and below average.  However this year they do have new owners and a new coach but no Universe Boss! Aaron Viles joins us again to discuss if the Zouks can finish anywhere other than 5th or last? If you're listening on Apple/Itunes please do leave a review and a rating as it really helps grow the podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 4th installment of our CPL 2020 preview series sees us blessed with the presence of Aaron Viles (@thecricketconnoisseur_) to preview The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. On the eve of the tournament The Patriots were struck the blow of losing the irreplaceable Fabian Allen as he missed his flight from Jamaica. We discussed with Aaron if this something St Kitts can really overcome and challenge for the CPL title. If you're listening on Apple Podcast please do leave a review and a rating.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3rd episode in our CPL 2020 preview series. Our good friend Tasneem-Summer Khan (@summeryael) joins us to run the rule over the winningest franchise in CPL history, The Trinbago Knight Riders. DJ Bravo is back along with Fawad Ahmed. West Indies white ball captain Kieron Pollard leads the experienced side again. Will that be enough to win their 4th title? If you're a keen listener to our podcast please also subscribe to our Caribbean Cricket News page https://caribbeancricket.substack.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year Guyana Amazon Warriors are declared one of the favourites for CPL and this year is no different. Can they finally shake off the chokers tag and claim their first ever CPL title? Long suffering Amazon Warriors fan Santokie and unsympathetic Jamaican Machel analyse the almost unchanged 2020 squad and make their predictions. If you listen on Apple/Itunes please do leave a review/rating as it helps grow the podcast.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all systems go for CPL 2020. We begin our series of podcast on the tournament with a deep dive into the history of the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise. From Chris Gayle to Florida and everything in between. We were joined by former Tallawahs analyst (2013-2016) Simon Preston (@simeyp93) to look at where and why things went right for the Tallawahs and why it went so wrong in 2019. We also take a look at the make up of the 2020 squad and make our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special podcast where we look at the history of Indo-Caribbean representation in West Indies Cricket and the cultural/religious links to Indian culture. We have a roundtable discussion with an Indo-Guyanese, an Indian and an Afro-Caribbean in order to try and give the topic a perspective from every angle. Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) is the special guest and adds great insight even going as far as to suggest an eventual solution that may rest with one of the podcast hosts. If you're listening on Apple/ITunes please do leave a rating and review. If you would like to read more of what we write please subscribe to the newsletter - https://caribbeancricket.substack.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final podcast before the start of the three-match #raisethebat series between England and West Indies. @nikuttam joins us again to assess the state of the play after the two West Indies intra-squad warm up games. We dissect then select our XI for the first test. We also take time to pay tribute to the great Everton Weekes and critique the furore over Conde Riley's attempts to get Phil Simmons sacked. We even have time to review Chris Gayle's dancehall debut 😊. Tune in, tell a friend and leave a rating/review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 15 comes hot on the heels of Episode 14 and our guest on this one is rising star Joshua Da Silva. The Trinidad & West Indian wicketkeeper batsman has been rewarded for a run-filled domestic year with a call up to the reserve squad for the England tour. We have been singing his praises on the Podcast for quite some time and it was a pleasure to speak to Josh, in between the warmup games, ahead of the first test. This is probably one of our best pods we've done, it's a genuine laugh a minute but also a serious insight into Joshua's rise to the cusp of West Indian selection. Trust us he is going to go far in the game. Please also subscribe to our Caribbean Cricket newsletter - https://caribbeancricket.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the CPL draft we sat down with Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) to talk T20 franchise cricket. This isn't a death by stats talk rather an irreverent look behind the scenes of running a CPL team. We look at why teams win, lose and everything in between. Want to know why St Lucia picked 5 openers in 2018 but still only made 69 all out then this is the pod for you. Make it your business to follow Jarrod, if you dont already do so, after listening to this pod. No one produces better cricket content than him. If you are listening on Apple please leave a review/rating. Please also subscribe to our newsletter at https://caribbeancricket.substack.com/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the England-West Indies series ratified and set to bowl off on July 8th.  Our Bajan correspondent Nikhil Uttamchandani (@nikuttam) joined us to run the rule over the announced 14 man squad and 11 reserves.  There are several names included that are unfamiliar to non-Caribbean cricket fans so we did our best to discuss all the pertinent talking points about the squad ahead of the tour. Lock in, grab a drink and share this with your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some things are indelible in West Indian cricket history and not all of it positive. Between 1982 and 1984, 20 West Indian cricketers broke the Gleneagles agreement and decided to tour apartheid South Africa. Author and Sports Writer Ashley Gray (@AshG66) took it upon himself to meet with as many of those cricketers as possible to unpick the real story behind each individual. Did they deserve the global condemnation they received that forced many to flee their homelands or into destitution? We dived deep into the history of the rebel tours with Ashley and looked at it from all angles. This episode is about more than just cricket this is a bit of a Caribbean history lesson also. You can buy your copy of Ashley's book on Amazon or Waterstones, but check if you local independent bookstore has it and support them first.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once heralded as the next great West Indian opening batsmen. Leeward Islands star turn Kieran Powell has had a topsy-turvy career in and out of the West Indies side.  Fresh off a record breaking 2019 Super 50 tournament where he led the run charts and a second very productive stint playing for Tamil Union in Sri Lanka. Kieran was very disappointed to see his name missing not only from the ODI tour of Sri Lanka but the subsequent 30 man provisional squad announced for the upcoming tour of England. Caribbean Cricket Podcast sat with Kieran to discuss his career to date, his foray and flirtation with Major League baseball and his plans to once again don the maroon in order to make up for lost time.  Treat your ears right, listen in and share with your friends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we started the Caribbean Cricket Podcast one of the aims was to be a trusted media platform for West Indies cricketers past and present. It's an honour that as we drop Episode 10 - West Indies and Guyana great Ramnaresh Sarwan was on hand to bless us with his presence.  As 'luck' would have it Ronnie is also in the news as a result of a few choice words from Chris Gayle, an interesting outcome given Ronnie named Gayle as one of his top 3 cricketers hes played the game with. We broke down everything with Ronnie from his early career to his premature end and all that happened in between. He left West Indies cricket at the age of 33 with a Test and ODI average over 40+. We havent seen those kind of stats in WI cricket in a long time.  Tell all your friends, share the link, grab a drink and sit back... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Episode 9 of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast T20 is the hottest thing in cricket with franchise leagues a plenty but there is no league (not even the IPL) that has the vibes of the Caribbean Premier League. It's called the Biggest party in sport for a reason. We sat with the COO of the Caribbean Premier League, Pete Russell, to unpick everything CPL.  In the episode we discuss.  The initial inception of the CPL. The plans for this summer's tournament in light of the COVID pandemic. The target audience for CPL. The expansion of the franchise abroad and at home. The financial state of CPL and T20 cricket. The relationship between the CPL and CWI. Will Guyana Amazon Warriors ever win a CPL title? Wash your hands, grab a drink and listen in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back and bigger than ever. This is without doubt our biggest episode yet as Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave joined us to talk everything West Indies cricket. In the episode we discuss. The state of the West Indies tour to England. The summer programme of cricket in the Caribbean. Youth development in the Caribbean. The USA market.  The financial state of CWI. Cricket and the Olympics. and so much more. Wash your hands, grab a drink and listen in.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back Again! We return with episode 7 of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.  Tasneem-Summer Khan joins Machel and Santokie to discuss all things coronavirus and cricket. How will it effect Caribbean cricket and beyond? Will we ever see the beautiful game again in 2020? We break down the likelihood of it all.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6 of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast is here @mashstpaddy & @santokie89 are joined by Bajan cricket commentator/analyst Nikhil Uttamchandani (@NikUttam)   On the agenda Evin Lewis & Shimron Hetmyer failing fitness tests The West Indies touring squad to Sri Lanka CWI selection criteria and consistency questions The domestic 4 day championship  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5 of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast returns with a West Indian-Irish special. @MashStPaddy is joined by Irish cricket aficionado Roger McCann (@rogpineapple). We talk  West Indies vs Ireland  Bond over our Caribbean roots The future of Irish cricket  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than a month after episode 3 we inexplicably return with episode 4. @MashStPaddy & @santokie89 talk Review of the India vs WI T20s & ODIs Look at the recent ODI squad announcement for the Ireland series  Make predictions for that series  Deep dive into the issue of West Indian cricketers accepting knighthoods. We aren't impressed. As ever share with your peoples and let us know what you think.  Word.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of these days we'll get together to record a podcast more frequently but for now you'll have to bear with our 'monthly' offerings. @MashStPaddy & @santokie89 chewed the fat over the following on Episode 3 A review of West Indies tour to Afghanistan (India) Previewing the India limited overs series. Updating our composition of the T20 WC squad.  Listen and share. Treat your ears right.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return with the 'long-awaited' Episode 2. The Caribbean Cricket Podcast is about more than just myself and @santokie89. We want to reach out to experts in the game and hear them riff on the pertinent issues. In this episode Tasneen-Summer Khan (@summeryael) joins us to talk all things but particularly CPL. In this episode we talk.  Kieron Pollard  Ravi Rampaul  CPL  The next WI head coach  The WI T20 World Cup XI Lock in, enrich your commute & tell all your friends    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@MashStPaddy & @santokie89 bring you the first ever (pilot) episode of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. Authentic diaspora voices decolonising the discourse on West Indies cricket. West Indies got predictably demolished by India in the 1st test and the lads dissect it all before looking forward to another humbling in the 2nd test. Who knows if we'll ever do another episode!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices