About this episode
The episode discusses the decline of Leeward Islands cricket and the systemic issues affecting player performance and morale.
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell dive deep into the ongoing decline of Leeward Islands cricket, unpacking the systemic issues that continue to hinder performance at the regional level. With first-hand insight and honest analysis, the conversation explores how toxic management structures, administrative interference, and a lack of player support have contributed to a struggling cricketing environment. A major talking point is the controversial 2019 fixture in which players were allegedly forced into a forfeit situation an incident that left individuals exposed to disciplinary consequences without backing from the board. The hosts examine how moments like this have long-term effects on player morale, trust, and development within the system. Broadening the discussion, the episode compares the Leeward Islands’ challenges with the more professional setups seen in Trinidad and Guyana, highlighting key differences in governance, player pathways, and high-performance standards. The conversation also spotlights emerging and established talent, including Joshua Da Silva, whose consistency, technical growth, and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jordan Shannon, Kieran Powell
Topics covered
- Leeward Islands cricket
- systemic issues in cricket
- player development
- administrative interference
- toxic management
- high-performance standards
Keywords
- Leeward Islands
- cricket
- player support
- administration
- performance
- Joshua Da Silva
- toxic management
- regional cricket
- structural reform
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Leeward Islands cricket, Trinidad, Guyana
More episodes of PowettPlay Podcast
- West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview | PowettPlay Podcast · June 5, 2026 · 16 min
- West Indies v Sri Lanka 1st ODI Review | PowettPlay Podcast · June 4, 2026 · 17 min
- Kieran selects his ODI & T20I squads for the upcoming WI vs Sri Lanka series | PowettPlay Podcast · May 26, 2026 · 19 min
- Jamal Smith joins to discuss the inner workings of CWI selection | PowettPlay Podcast · May 24, 2026 · 38 min
- Déjà Vu Strikes CWI 4day Final | CPL Draft Results Are In | PowettPlay Podcast · May 17, 2026 · 19 min
- West Indies Championship Playoff Review & A Look Ahead To The Final | PowettPlay Podcast · May 15, 2026 · 19 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the PowettPlay Podcast podcast page.