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On this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies international Kieran Powell look ahead to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in India and Sri Lanka next year. With subcontinent conditions, tactical flexibility and tournament experience all in focus, the pair dive deep into what it will take for the West Indies to challenge on the biggest stage in T20 cricket.
Kieran Powell names his provisional West Indies T20 World Cup squad, but there’s a major talking point a huge question mark over one high-profile West Indies player and whether Cricket West Indies can convince him to commit to the World Cup campaign. Kieran selects a balanced, versatile squad packed with experience, adaptability and players suited to Indian and Sri Lankan conditions, while explaining the thinking behind each selection.
The discussion also covers West Indies’ expectations at the T20 World Cup, with Kieran breaking down how far he believes the team should realistically go and what success would look like in such a competitive tournament.
Jordan Shannon adds his perspective on timing and form, highlighting why he believes Shai Hope is entering the T20 World Cup at the peak of his powers. Jordan explains why this tournament could be a defining moment for Hope, predicting that the West Indies batter is ready to put on a show on the biggest T20 stage of all.
A must-listen episode for fans of West Indies cricket, T20 World Cup analysis, squad selection debates, and insightful cricket discussion from those who know the game inside out.
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"Kieran Powell names his T20 World Cup Squad | PowettPlay Podcast" is an episode of PowettPlay Podcast. Runtime 15 min. Published December 27, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.