Caribbean Cricket Podcast
A diaspora-based podcast that discusses Caribbean cricket. Hosted by Machel St Patrick Hewitt and Santokie Nagulendran, the show covers news, opinions, and analysis of cricket in the Caribbean region.
Episodes
Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard: Abdiel Hughes (coaching in Antigua)
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode Yannick speaks with Abdiel Hughes to talk cricket coaching in Antigua.
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Maurice Bishop: A Caribbean Cricket Podcast history special (Part 1)
People always ask me to bring back the Caribbean history specials.
For this episode Machel is joined by his father Professor Roderick Hewitt, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MPhil focused in Theology/Theological Studies and Suresh Rao, Grenadian economist, to analyse the impact of Maurice Bishop and his significance in 21st century Caribbean culture.
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A big 2026 for the West Indies Women's team ft Shane Deitz
West Indies Women's head coach, Shane Deitz, joined us to look ahead to an important 2026.
Machel and Santokie sat down with Shane to talk all things Women's cricket.
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Caribbean Cricket Podcast 2025 awards: West Indies catfish of the year
A different way to hand out the 2025 Caribbean Cricket Podcast awards.
Machel and Santokie give the Catfish of the year award its own episode.
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The top five West Indian commentators
You asked for it, so here it is - the top five commentators from the West Indies.
Machel outlines the best to do it on the mic in the history of West Indies cricket.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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Who are the top six West Indian cricketers?
An end to our West Indies cricketers series.
After Machel took a look at each West Indian cricket territory and established the top five cricketers, he took the winners from each territory to rank the final six.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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The top five Guyana cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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The top five Leeward Islands cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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Caribbean Cricket Podcast 2025 awards: West Indies downbad moment of the year
A different way to hand out the 2025 Caribbean Cricket Podcast awards.
Machel and Santokie give the downbad moment of the year award its own episode.
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The top five Trinidad & Tobago cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 7: Dr Timothy Hodge
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with the President of the Anguilla Cricket Association, Dr Timothy Hodge.
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Is Roston Chase's time up?
Should Roston Chase stay or go?
Machel and Santokie get together to discuss the ins and outs of Roston Chase's test captaincy - how shaky is the ground he is standing on?
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Is West Indies cricket economically viable?
If you're a proper supporter of the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you know Shane!
Machel and Shane got together to look at the financial prognosis of West Indies cricket and discuss if and how West Indies can get out of their financial woes.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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The top five Barbados cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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The top five Windward Islands cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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The top five Jamaican cricketers of all time
A new series by the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
Machel takes a look at each West Indian cricket territory and establishes who the top five cricketers are.
This will undoubtedly cause some consternation and cuss outs. Join the discussion below.
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Caribbean Cricket Podcast: The Christmas wishlist
All I wanted for Christmas was Santa to sort out ten things in West Indies cricket.
Take a listen and let us know what was on your West Indies wishlist for Santa.
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New Zealand 2-0 West Indies: CCP player ratings
A few days out from the end of the test series vs New Zealand it was time for Machel to jump into the CCP studios and hand out the famous CCP player ratings.
Take a listen, do you agree or disagree?
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New Zealand take the test series 2-0 vs West Indies: CCP review
A day 5 collapse saw New Zealand win the third test by 323 runs.
A disappointing end to the test match and series but were there some positives?
Machel and Santokie quickly look back at the test match/series defeat.
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West Indies pull off improbable test match draw in New Zealand
Who saw the manifestation coming?
A stunning rearguard action from Shai Hope, Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach saw West Indies bat out the entire day and in the process nearly chase down an improbable 531 to win in New Zealand.
Machel and Santokie look back at a stunning test match and a statement performance by the West Indies Men's senior team.
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Caribbean Cricket Network presents BIG TALK: Episode 2
Welcome to a new feature from the Caribbean Cricket Network.
BIG TALK.
Rising Bowler puts the statements out there - how big is your talk in response?
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Another farcical Super 50 - Where do Cricket West Indies go from here?
Another Super 50 and another farcical tournament narrative.
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP studios to ask what CWI do from here after a tournament that taught us nothing and featured only six completed games.
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When will Nicholas Pooran do a West Indies U turn?
Late last year Nicholas Pooran gave an interview to Crictracker explaining some of his reasons for retiring from international cricket.
Machel broke down that interview and whether we can expect Pooran to U turn on his decision at any point in the future.
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New Zealand 3-0 West Indies: More positives than negatives?
Rarely can a 3-0 defeat feel like an improvement but maybe this was for the West Indies in their ODI series vs New Zealand?
Machel looks back at a series that has West Indies looking back over their shoulders.
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How should Daren Sammy manage Sherfane Rutherford?
Sherfane Rutherford has had a ropey time of it in limited overs cricket in 2025.
He had a stella 2024 but his international form flatlined in 2025.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to ask how should Sammy manage the situation from here.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 6: Colin Archibald
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with Leeward Islands cricketer Colin Archibald.
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Understanding how to play in New Zealand ft Ramesh Subasinghe
Ramesh Subasinghe dropped into the CCP studios to talk about the test squad preparation for New Zealand and what it takes to succeed in a place he once called home.
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Caribbean Cricket Network presents BIG TALK: Episode 1
Welcome to a new feature from the Caribbean Cricket Network.
BIG TALK.
Rising Bowler puts the statements out there - how big is your talk in response?
Enjoy the show.
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How secure is Brandon King in the West Indies set up?
Just before the New Zealand series Brandon King became the latest high profile player to have to hold a drop as he was omitted from the starting line up in T20s and out of the ODI squad altogether.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to look at where Brandon King goes from here.
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Big Changes for the World Test Championship!!
With news breaking that the World Test Championship will remain as one division, Santokie looks at what this means for West Indies?
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 5: Hayden Walsh Jr
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with Monserrat and Leeward Islands cricketer Hayden Walsh Jr.
This is a pertinent listen especially as Hayden talks abo
The West Indies Draft - Who wins? You decide
Welcome to a new feature from the Caribbean Cricket Network.
The West Indies Draft.
Yannick Leonard and Rising Bowler join Machel Hewitt to see who can win our first ever West Indies draft.
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Why was Gudakesh Motie dropped for the New Zealand T20 series?
Gudakesh Motie was dropped ahead of West Indies trip to New Zealand for another T20 engagement.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to look at the whys and discuss all the talking points around it.
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Why did Kemar Roach return to the West Indies test side?
Kemar Roach was recalled for the West Indies men's senior side for the New Zealand tour.
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP studios to look at the issue and discuss all the talking points around it.
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West Indies win the T20 series 3-0 vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh 0-3 West Indies.
West Indies bounce back in style to sweep Bangladesh and take the series.
Machel and Santokie jump into the CCP studios to assess the victory and next steps for West Indies.
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Why so much noise around Daren Sammy?
Every time West Indies lose a match or series you can be confident a subsection of the West Indies cricket media or fanbase will demand Daren Sammy go. It's very predictable.
It's actually very boring now but either way Machel jumped into the CCP studio to assess why all these calls are a waste of oxygen.
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Winners and Losers as West Indies hand out contracts for 2025/26
In October 2025 CWI announced their new retainer contracts for 2025/26.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to ask the key questions and look at the winners and losers.
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CCP EXCLUSIVE: Tawhid Qureshi speaks with Samuel Badree in Bangladesh
Our roving reporter Tawhid Qureshi was on the ground to get all the exclusives in Bangladesh during West Indies white ball tour.
Here is his sit down interview with Samuel Badree.
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CCP EXCLUSIVE: Tawhid Qureshi speaks with Jayden Seales in Dhaka
Our roving reporter Tawhid Qureshi was on the ground to get all the exclusives in Bangladesh during West Indies white ball tour.
Here is his sit down interview with Jayden Seales.
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Bangladesh win ODI series vs West Indies 2-1
Machel and Santokie jump into the CCP booth to reflect on another series defeat. This time 2-1 to Bangladesh in an ODI series.
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CCP player ratings for West Indies in India
Our last bit of 'content' on the India vs West Indies series.
Machel jumped into the CCP booth to hand out the West Indian player ratings. He forgot Justin Greaves by the way - rating 6/10.
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Caribbean Cricket Network - Blind Rankings Episode #1
Welcome to a new feature from the Caribbean Cricket Network.
Blind Rankings.
Yannick Leonard and Rising Bowler join Machel Hewitt to give their blind rankings.
Enjoy the show.
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India 2-0 West Indies - The CCP series review
Another series whitewash but West Indies left it with something.
Machel and Santokie jump into the CCP booth to review West Indies test series defeat in India.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 4: Recordo Gordon
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with former Warwickshire player Recordo Gordon.
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Major reform at CWI - What does it mean for cricket in the Caribbean?
Cricket West Indies held a big press conference in October 2025 to announce major changes in West Indies cricket.
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP booth to talk through all the announcements and analyse what it meant for West Indies cricket going forward.
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Nepal 2-1 West Indies: Series review
Machel looks back at the 2-1 T20I series defeat to Nepal.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 3: Montcin Hodge
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with Montcin Hodge.
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Team of the CPL 2025
Who were the best players in CPL 2025?
Machel names his team of the tournament.
Have a listen, do you agree?
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Talking Cricket, Soca and Wuk-Up with Spinny
Caribbean Cricket Podcast isn't just a cricket channel we like to diversify the nature of our conversations.
We were fortunate enough to have fitness trainer and wuk-up artist extraordinaire Spinny on the show.
Machel and Spinny spoke about his career in cricket and how he transitioned from that to Cultural Cardio, Wuk-Up sessions alongside CPL and West Indies.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 2: Jahmar Hamilton
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real talk, raw stories through the mic.
On this episode he speaks with Anguillan and Leeward Islands cricketer Jahmar Hamilton.
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Caught Behind the Mic w/Yannick Leonard Episode 1: Amir Jangoo
The debut of Caught Behind the Mic.
I've been speaking for the longest while about the Caribbean Cricket Network and we now have our first show launching on the expansion channel.
Welcome to Caught Behind the Mic w/ Yannick Leonard.
Yannick is a former professional cricketer and Leeward Islands national player. He meets with an array of cricketers that he has met on his journey giving you real
Cricket agents in the Caribbean: Help or Hindrance?
It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation. Are cricket agents helping West Indies cricket?
Machel jumps into the CCP studio to ask the uncomfortable questions.
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Why did Johnson Charles go to the T20 World Cup?
Every time caribbean cricket fans see Johnson Charles in a West Indies T20 jersey - the cussing begins.
However is there a clear argument to say that Charles is there on merit.
Machel jumps into the CCP studio to discuss the pros and cons of the Johnson Charles argument.
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CPL has too many veterans (CCP rant)
CPL has an overseas and domestic veteran problem. All of them lead the way in wickets and runs.
Does CPL have a plan for the future? Machel and Santokie jump into the booth to look at the concerns.
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Building a West Indies T20 bowling depth chart
One of the weaknesses in the West Indies T20 side is the wicket taking penetration in the side or lack thereof.
Machel jumped into the CCP studio to try and collate a West Indies bowling depth chart.
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Can Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and DJ Bravo save West Indies cricket?
Recently Brian Lara stated that Cricket West Indies need to reach out to the GOAT T20 generation to involve them in shaping the fortunes of cricket in the region.
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP studio to explore why the idea has merit.
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The most underrated West Indies XI
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to pick the most underrated West Indian XI in the last 25 years.
Do you agree?
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West Indies defeat Pakistan 2-1 (ODI series)
Another ODI home series - Another win for West Indies.
That makes it 4 from their last 5 at home.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to review the series and remind people that it's ok to just say well done.
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West Indies hold strategic summit : What did we learn?
Machel and Santokie dissect the Cricket West Indies emergency strategic summit.
What next for West Indies cricket?
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Time for a change with Carlos Brathwaite
Carlos Brathwaite wants to make a change in Barbados, West Indies Cricket and the running of T20 franchise cricket.
Carlos came through to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast to talk his candidacy to become a director on the Barbados Cricket Association.
In addition he spoke about the murky world of T20 franchise leagues and what can be done to improve how they are run.
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West Indies next T20 generation
For the longest while, Machel has been talking about the lack of depth in West Indies T20 cricket.
To further expand on the point he carried out his research to establish who are the next best XI outside of the wider West Indian pool - you decide on the strength in depth for yourself.
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T20 series recap: West Indies 1-2 Pakistan ft Samuel Badree
Last summer West Indies became the downbad T20 champions of the world when they lost a bilateral series to Pakistan.
Machel was at the Broward County Stadium in Florida for the series and caught up with Samuel Badree to discuss the state of the West Indies T20 side.
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Opening the Caribbean Cricket Podcast mailbag - Summer edition
Machel and Santokie opened up the Caribbean Cricket Podcast mailbag to answer all the questions from the CCP community.
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West Indies 0-5 Australia: Was that T20 series the making of us?
A T20 summer whitewash for the West Indies vs Australia may have been the best thing that happened to the West Indies.
Machel looks at that series.
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Time to expand the West Indies talent pool
West Indies do not have a talent problem. How often have you heard that statement?
Machel jumped into the CCP booth to question if that statement holds weight and why West Indies should expand the talent pool to the diaspora as a short term measure.
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Was 27 all out rock bottom?
27 all out.
Last summer West Indies got take there by Australia. It brought widespread condemnation.
Machel and Santokie jumped into the studio to dissect that forlorn day in West Indies cricket.
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Was Andre Russell underappreciated in West Indies cricket?
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP booth to consider Dre Russ's legacy. Is he underappreciated in the Caribbean?
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Is Daren Sammy the most divisive man in West Indies cricket?
I guess it makes sense that the West Indian public would immediately pivot to fire Daren Sammy after 27 all out.
If there is one thing that will remain consistent in WI cricket it is the belief that quick fixes will fix West Indies cricket.
Machel looked at why one man is causing so much divide in the region and if the critique is justified.
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Kraigg Braithwaite 100 and out
Machel and Santokie took a look at the Barbadian's test career. Has he been taken for granted? Will we see him in West Indies test colours again?
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West Indies Women 2-1 South Africa Women
West Indies Women produced the feel good moment of last summer with a unexpected 2-1 T20 series win vs South Africa.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to analyse the series and identify the key talking points.
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Are the West Indies Women improving?
West Indies faced both England and South Africa in 2025, both teams are 'better' than West Indies but did we see some green shoots of hope?
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to analyse both series and establish if we are starting to see the formation of a new generation.
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Did West Indies have a realistic chance of beating Australia?
Prior to the start of the West Indies vs Australia test series we discussed how unlikely it was that West Indies could spring a shock in the test series.
It was never going to be close and it was a folly that people allowed themselves to believe so.
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Is Daren Sammy doing a good job as West Indies head coach?
There is disquiet in some media/social media circles about Daren Sammy.
Is it as simple as people are badmind and just dont like the man or is there merit to the concern? Does he have too much power? Are the West Indies underachieving?
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Why Daren Sammy made changes for the West Indies vs Australia test series
There was so much speculation about what the West Indies test squad might look like for the series vs Australia and Daren Sammy did not disappoint.
Brandon King and Shai Hope were the stand out names as the batting line up looks to have an overhaul.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to analyse the decision to bring King and Hope back to test cricket.
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Why Nicholas Pooran left West Indies cricket pt 2.
Why did Nicholas Pooran call it quits? Most keen observers thought the day was coming - did they believe it was coming this soon before he even hit 30?
Machel and Santokie jumped into the CCP studios to analyse the retirement announcement and what it meant.
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Which players are best placed to breakthrough into the West Indies T20 set up?
We deliberately took a long time to do a review on the 2025 Breakout League but here we took a look at the players most likely to play for the West Indies in the next 18 months.
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Why Nicholas Pooran left West Indies cricket pt 1
Very few media outlets saw Nicholas Pooran's retirement coming.
Caribbean Cricket Podcast did.
Here is part 1 of a series of podcasts where we saw his retirement coming.
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Should we be concerned with Gudakesh Motie's bowling form?
In 2025 Gudakesh Motie had a significant drop off in his international form. How much of a cause for concern is it?
Machel jumped into the CCP studio to discuss the issue further.
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West Indies Women lose T20 series 3-0 in England - Were there some promising signs?
West Indies Women were always going to find the tour of England difficult last summer. If they were going to produce a victory it was likely to be in the T20 series and with Hayley Matthews leading the way.
Although Hayley lead the way the supporting cast failed to really show up.
Machel jumped into the CCP studios to look at the T20 series.
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Machel speaks with Daren Sammy in Ireland
Machel caught up with Daren Sammy after the conclusion of the Ireland vs West Indies ODI series. This is the first time Daren Sammy has spoken 1-1 with the Caribbean Cricket Podcast.
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