PowettPlay Podcast – CPL Draft, Sammy’s Stance, and West Indies Awards

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell dive into the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 draft, offering expert insights on some of the franchises' decisions to back youth over experience. They unpack the CPL's role in shaping the future of West Indies T20 cricket and debate whether the region’s breakout league is truly creating long-term impact at international level. Kieran shares memories of being captained by Dwayne Bravo, praising Bravo’s leadership and expressing his support for his involvement with the Trinbago Knight Riders. The conversation turns to West Indies coach Daren Sammy and his recent comments regarding Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge. Kieran backs Sammy’s direct approach, saying the former captain is laying down a marker that’s long overdue. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the West Indies Cricket Awards Gala, where Kieran calls for the celebration to become an annual fixture. Jordan suggests expanding the recognition to include youth cricketers and academy talents, highlighting the importance of nurturing future stars. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and follow the PowettPlay Podcast for more cricket content every week! #CPL2025 #WestIndiesCricket #DarenSammy #DwayneBravo #KieranPowell #CPL #T20Cricket #CricketPodcast #PowettPlay #AlickAthanaze #TrinbagoKnightRiders #CricketAwards #WindiesCricket #CaribbeanCricket #CricketChat #CricketAnalysis #T20Breakout #Leadership #WindiesCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices