Caribbean Cricket Podcast (Machel St Patrick Hewitt)

By now you've probably seen the video or memes of Rahkeem Cornwall's run out in the CPL game between Saint Lucia Kings and Barbados Royals. It's an incident that for many in the Caribbean was the last straw vis-à-vis the debate around Rahkeem and his preparedness for West Indies duty. Machel jumped into the hot seat to look at the nuances of the Rahkeem Cornwall discourse. After this episode was recorded Rahkeem went on to score a scintillating 100 which rather proved the point Machel was making but take the episode in all the same. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a while since we had a player interview but fresh off his maiden test century at Trent Bridge, Kavem Hodge came through to talk us through not only his ton but the lessons learnt in his career. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And so mercifully the test series in England finally came to an end. England won 3-0 and rather predictably so but was it a series of missed opportunities for the West Indies? Machel and Santokie jumped into the hot seat to review the 3rd test and the series as a whole. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023 CG United Super 50 is over and one of the oldest sides in the competition took the title. Make no mistake the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force were deserved winners of the tournament but it would be a lie to say there arent serious reservations about the overall quality of domestic cricket in the region. Machel and Santokie jumped into the studio to run the rule over a competition that was down horrendous at the best of times. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the test series done and dusted Machel took to the hot seat to hand out the Caribbean Cricket Podcast post series player ratings and look at the test team's future. How much do you agree/disagree with the ratings? Talk to us @caribcricket on Twitter and Instagram 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We always thought it would happen at some point and so it has come to pass. Deandra Dottin has finally announced her international retirement U-turn and comes back to maroon colours just ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup. Machel jumped into the hot seat to assess what this means going forward and if this can/will signal better days ahead. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How apt that following West Indies miraculous performance to share the Frank Worrell Trophy, Trinidad and Tobago cricket journalist Vaneisa Baksh joined us to talk about her latest book 'Son of Grace' - a biography on the great Frank Worrell. A project that began in 2016 has ended with Baksh putting together the fruits of her archive hunting to write a comprehensive account of Frank Worrell and his life and legacy. We often say on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast that understanding the history of West Indies cricket is critical to understanding our identity as West Indian people and this book does that and then some. Son of Grace can be purchased in print and hardcopy wherever you buy your books and it is one we highly recommend. For three decades Vaneisa Baksh has written about cricket and the West Indies. Her work has appeared around the Caribbean and the globe for international cricket websites such as ESPNcricinfo and in the esteemed Wisden Almanack. Her MPhil in Cultural Studies from The University of the West Indies focused on West Indies cricket and cultural identity, such is her passion for the game. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of the Windrush Caribbean Film Festival Machel had the pleasure of taking in 501 not out. 501 not out is a film by Sam Lockyer - call it an ode to Brian Lara. It is a fantastic film with great archival footage and interviews that really encapsulates what that 501* meant to the world of cricket and how it elevated Brian Lara into a global superstar. You can catch the next screening of the film at Electric Birmingham 12/08/2023 - 2pm. Head to the following platforms to access information about 501 not out. Twitter - https://twitter.com/501NotOut Instagram - @IconicProductionsUK Website - http://501notout.com/ Facebook - 501 not out 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expected or over performance? West Indies downed South Africa 3-0 in the recent T20 series to claim their 5th consecutive T20 series win. Join Machel on the live reaction show as 'we' - yes 'we' dissect what it means. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off her 132 vs Australia and her SEVENTH consecutive player of the match award, West Indies Women's captain Hayley Matthews joined the Caribbean Cricket Podcast to talk THAT innings, her career, captaincy and so much more. Hayley has been around in the world game for so long that it is easy to forget she is only 25 years old. From debuting for Barbados Women's National team at 12 to debuting for West Indies Women at 17 - Hayley has always been a trailblazer. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much has happened in West Indies cricket that you could be forgiven for missing the big news that CWI and WIPA had signed a new Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement lasts until 2027 and heralds in a new partnership designed to solidify commitment to promoting gender pay equity within West Indies cricket. The MOU outlines plans to achieve parity in international and regional match fees, international captain’s allowances, international team prize money and regional individual prize money for all West Indies cricketers by 1 October 2027. The MOU also aligns the performance grading criteria for international women's and regional men’s contracts with the established standards for international men, ensuring a uniform evaluation process across domestic and international cricket from 1 October 2024. Machel Hewitt broke down the significance of the agreement and what it should mean for West Indies Cricket moving forward. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here we go again! Has any one West Indies cricketer ever provoked so much furious discourse? Prior to the World Cup Qualifiers West Indies selectors choose to exclude Shimron Hetmyer. That in itself provoked debate but the fact that Shimron and his wife took to Instagram to do chatty patty over the situation only served to further muddy the waters. None of this was adequately cleared up at the following press conference with Desmond Haynes so here we are now discussing the wayward Hetmyer once more. Should he have been in the squad? Should he be punished? Should he apologise? 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say the name Jason Holder and you will likely trigger very irrational and emotional rantings amongst the West Indian fanbase. Recently on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we have repeatedly stated that Jason Holder walks back into the West Indies test side but this seems to have caused some level of consternation. Machel jumped in the hot seat to analyse why we shouldnt even be debating Jason Holder's test place. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the Caribbean Cricket Podcast we always try to ensure our audience can hear from all the important stakeholders in West Indies Cricket. Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, was the latest to come on the to talk his strategic plan for the holistic improvement of cricket in the region. It's an important conversation that looks in depth at youth development, the women's game, the state of pitches in the region and so much more. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new year means a new set of Caribbean Cricket Podcast resolutions for 2024. Machel gave his NINE hopes for 2024. Do you agree with them? 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first three rounds of the West Indies Championship has not solved the opener issue for the West Indies Men's senior side. Tagenarine Chanderpaul continues to look out of touch which has left the door wide open for someone to take advantage. Mikyle Louis is the front runner but there are some other options that Desmond Haynes and co could consider. Machel and Santokie jumped in the hot seat to analyse who are the front runners. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know the saying by now. There is a never quiet day in West Indies cricket. Last month Cricket West Indies announced they would not be renewing Courtney Walsh's contract and they would be commencing the process of finding a new head coach. Machel jumped into the hot seat to look at the issue and question whether this was the right thing to do? What is the upside? 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last month Desmond Haynes' contract as West Indies Men's Lead Selector came to an end and was not renewed. Machel and Santokie took a look at the decision and established whether Desmond did a bad or good job in charge of team selection. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prior to the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup it wasnt immediately clear what was the best West Indies XI, with so many players fighting over the same spot. At one stage it seemed to be a given that Shai Hope would be one of those players but is his inclusion the best thing for team composition? Machel talks the team permutations. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the fall outs from the recent West Indies - South Africa test series was the noise in some quarters for Kraigg Braithwaite to be removed as West Indies captain. Machel took at the pros and cons of those calls and looked at any possible alternatives. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Johnny Grave having departed as the Cricket West Indies CEO, Machel jumped into the CCP studio to analyse the impact of Johnny Grave on West Indies cricket. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dust has now settled and the endless think pieces on Shamar Joseph and West Indies have come to an end. Therefore it now seems right to look back at the series and identify The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Machel and Santokie jump into the live seat to dissect the test series and hand out the world famous CCP player ratings. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the West Indies Championship over all eyes are on the make up of the West Indies test squad to tour England. Which players have done enough to force their names into the squad but more importantly than that how many place realistically exist on the touring squad to England Machel and Santokie jumped in the hot seat to analyse like only the Caribbean Cricket Podcast can do. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We havent done a CCP mailbag episode in quite some time. We are hoping to make this a more regular thing but we shall see. The one thing about the Caribbean Cricket Podcast is that nothing is guaranteed! Anywho as ever everything and anything was in the mailbag and we answered the best of the questions. No other channels keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of a new series. We look at each cricket territory in the Caribbean in detail with a special guest. We start as we mean to go on with a deep dive into Guyanese cricket history featuring Basil Butcher Jr. Basil's father needs no introduction in both Guyanese and West Indies cricket history and Basil was fortunate to grow up around cricket royalty. He takes us on a tour de force of Guyanese cricket - this one is for all historians of West Indies cricket as well as those just seeking to understand cricket in the region a bit better. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Indies cricket will always be a Netflix series. In the latest installment of West Indies drama - Jamaica Tallawahs have resigned from CPL and been replaced by a yet to be named Antigua franchise. This appears to be just the latest blow in what is being seen as the underdevelopment of Jamaica cricket. Machel and Santokie were joined by special guests Jerome Foster (Sports Journalist RJR/Gleaner) and Simon Preston (Media Officer JFF/former analyst Jamaica Tallawahs) to chop up the situation. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussions have been ongoing between Cricket West Indies and CPL over the creation of a new Caribbean T20 league that serves as a 'feeder' for the CPL. CPL as we have previously discussed is in danger of not regenerating it's talent pool due to stockpiling at the top end. Machel takes a look at five things he wants to see when the feeder Caribbean T20 league begins in 2025. No other channels keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The presence of Evin Lewis in the pre-World Cup camp in Antigua got many talking in the Caribbean. Machel and Santokie jumped into the studio to talk Evin Lewis and whether he should have gatecrashed the World Cup squad. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Jamaica Tallawahs gone from the Caribbean Premier League - is there an issue with the identity of some of the remaining teams? No one questions Guyana Amazon Warriors or Trinbago Knight Riders we know who they are and their heritage but can the other teams really claim to have a clear identity? No other channels keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speak to enough cricket loving people in Jamaica and they will tell you that cricket in the country is on life support. Luckily business entrepreneurs Atishai Mansingh and David Henriques have created a concept aimed at redefining and revitalizing cricket in the country. We saw the first signs of its possibilities in the West Indies - South Africa T20 series Machel sat down with Atishai to talk all things Cricket Cave and their plans for the future of cricket on the island. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last month the fixtures for the Men's T20 World Cup were released. However to all intents and purposes the fixtures, locations of teams and timings all looked like backroom deals rather than any real draw. Machel took a look at the fixtures and analysed whether the ICC know how to run a World Cup in its truest sense? NB: *After this episode was recorded we received news from Cricket West Indies that some games were moving to 830pm (Caribbean time)* 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So it wasnt to be, West Indies managed to take their crunch game against South Africa to the final over but could not get the W they needed to continue their World Cup dream. Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP studio to dissect not only the SA game but West Indies World Cup performance as a whole. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Machel jumped into the hot seat to ask if Deandra Dottin was right to release her statement about the Gujarat Giants and whether this incident says more about Deandra or the poor leadership at the Gujarat Giants 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. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the midst of the T20 World Cup, Cricket West Indies named the test squad to tour England. In truth there were very few surprises but Machel and Santokie jumped in the hot seat all the same to analyse like only the Caribbean Cricket Podcast can do. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dust has now settled on the noise around the test squad selected to tour Australia. In that void Machel decided to take a look at the squad again and ask if there were other options for selection (outside of the big name players that declined selection). 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the recently completed Caribbean Premier League season, Andre Russell rolled back the years to show why he is still an effective bowler in the T20 format. Is it time to recall him to West Indies duty? Machel jumped in the hot-seat to explore why Dre hasnt been picked since the 2021 T20 WC and whether it is time for people to suck up their pride and F their feelings. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a productive Headley/Weekes series and A team tour of Bangladesh. He didnt always keep wicket but always batted inside the top six. Machel jumped into the hot seat to question if we should be doing similar for the West Indies senior men's side. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Indies cricket will always be a Netflix series. In the latest installment of West Indies drama - Cricket West Indies has confirmed several organisational changes at the start of a significant year. Most notably Roland Butcher has been let go as West Indies Men's senior selector - a move that caused shock in some parts of the Caribbean. Machel and Santokie took a look at all of the organisational changes and analysed why the moves have been made. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've been paying attention you will know that a brand new T10 tournament took place in the Caribbean in August. However this one was different in that it focued on the associate nations in the region that dont commonly fall under the Cricket West Indies banner. Max60 started off in the Cayman Islands but that is just the beginning for a tournament that wants to help grow the game in the region. CEO of BMP Sports and the driver behind Max60, Dario Barthley, joined Machel to talk further on the competition and it's future growth. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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 £1/$1 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Alick Athanze, Kofi James, Roshon Primus and Keacy Carty have in common? All are young and talented West Indian cricketers but all of them are also represented by Gravity Sports. Cricket Agent Eathan Brookes came through to talk talent spotting in the Caribbean and the art of being an effective cricket agent. As ever please leave a review and a rating and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast You can find out more about Gravity Sports here - https://gravity-sports.uk/ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the recently concluded World Test Championship final between Australia and India, we were fortunate to have the chance to sit down with new Cricket West Indies president, Dr Kishore Shallow. Kishore has been in office for 100 days and we took the chance to have an in depth conversation with him about his vision and mission to rebuild West Indies cricket. This is an episode for all stakeholders of the game and those who hold the fortunes of West Indies cricket close to their heart. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shimron Hetmyer and Shamar Joseph are the newsworthy names as West Indies finally announced their senior men's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Machel and Santokie jumped into the studio to talk the squad announcement and discuss whether Sammy and Haynes did the best they could. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the recently concluded West Indies Championship one player stood out for the winless Jamaica Scorpions - Abhijai Mansingh. The all-rounder turned many a head with several notable performances with bat and ball. Even more noticeable was the control he showed with his leg-spin bowling. We sat down with Abhijai to talk about his long road to Jamaica selection that has included stints in Australia, England and India. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another T20 series - Another win. Daren Sammy is cooking something and it has the region excited. Machel and Santokie review the series victory over England and hand out the infamous CCP player ratings. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The region is rejoicing after West Indies 2-1 T20 series victory in South Africa. It isnt just the win that has people talking but the manner in which the victory occurred. Machel looked at the five key talking points from the T20 series and what the series victory might mean for West Indies cricket going forward. 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. 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special one-off collaboration podcast episode. Machel from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast linked up with DJ on the Edges & Sledges Podcast to do a thorough review of the recent West Indies vs India test series. There were a few technical hitches along the way but we got to do a really detailed conversation on the intricacies of the test series. 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. If you are listening on a podcast channel 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/$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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices