West Indies Cricket In 2026 | PowettPlay Podcast

What does 2026 look like for West Indies cricket? On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell look ahead to a crucial year for Caribbean cricket across the red-ball landscape. Jordan puts the spotlight on their Test series scheduled against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh, asking what success should realistically look like and where the West Indies must improve. Kieran breaks down what he wants to see from the batting unit, bowling attack and overall team balance, while also discussing the importance of pitch preparation and wickets in shaping competitive Test performances and player development. The conversation turns to the current state of West Indies Test cricket, including thoughts on Roston Chase as Test captain. That leads into a deep dive on the West Indies Four-Day Championship, with Jordan asking just how important this year’s domestic red-ball tournament is given the number of Test places up for grabs. Kieran explains why strong performances in the four-day competition are vital, not just for selection, but for players rebuilding red-ball skills, temperament and match fitness, as West Indies cricket looks to re-establish consistency at Test level. A must-listen episode for fans of West Indies cricket, Test cricket analysis, and anyone interested in the future direction of Caribbean red-ball cricket heading into 2026 and beyond. #PowettPlayPodcast #WestIndiesCricket #WIcricket #CaribbeanCricket #TestCricket #RedBallCricket #WestIndiesTestTeam #FourDayCricket #DomesticCricket #CricketPodcast #CricketAnalysis #CricketTalk #FutureOfCricket #2026Cricket #KieranPowell #CricketAnalysis #CricketTalk #CricketFans #CricketCommunity #WindiesCricket #CWI #WestIndies #CricketAwards #2025Awards #Cricket #CricketNews #CricketLife #CricketFans #CricketLovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices