Caribbean Cricket Podcast

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

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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 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

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

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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices