Rovman Powell has termed his stint as West Indies’ T20 International team captain as “pretty successful.” Powell is proud of his experiences as a leader, as he has been part of the international squad for a longer period than he initially thought he would. The middle-order power hitter recently spoke about taking the team from the ninth to the third position in the ICC T20 International Rankings.
The Journey of a Life Long Leader
Powell has led West Indies in 37 T20 Internationals, taking on the role as a full-time captain from March 2023 to December 2024, which included the T20 World Cup, jointly staged in West Indies and the USA in 2024.
Powell replaced Nicholas Pooran, taking on the responsibility when West Indies were undergoing a transitional period. Powell has appeared 107 times in T20Is, with gratitude being the most evident characteristic when reflecting on his playing career thus far.
“You set goals from when you are ambitious to play West Indies. Now, I have played over 100 T20Is, and I have taken West Indies from ninth to third in the world,” Powell said.
Creating Deeper Team Connections
In addition to his accomplishments, Rovman Powell thinks that his stint as a captain has led to increased bonding within West Indies cricket. Being a leader enabled him to have open interactions with players from different leagues around the globe, which led to opportunities being generated for upcoming stars.
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Powell has said that being regarded as a member of the West Indies’ “team of captains” led to a significant amount of dialogue, with players seeking advice on what they needed to do to play for the West Indies. This, he believes, led to a healthier environment.
Ensuring a Balance Between International & Franchise Cricket
Having played for ten different franchises over seven leagues, Powell is still very adamant that his priority remains international cricket. Handling a crowded schedule is no mean feat.
Instead, he selects leagues that do not conflict with his West Indies commitments, such as the ILT20 and the IPL, though he gives priority to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), when the opportunity arises. Some tournaments, such as the PSL, have stepped back because of conflicts of schedules.
Evaluating Performance in a Crowded Schedule
Powell has 51 T20 matches in 2025 and 73 matches in 2024; he refuses to rate himself on a per-match basis because he rate his performances on a per competition basis.
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Was he a significant contributor?
Did he make the most of the opportunity to win a game when it came?
This is also a wise technique that keeps him on track even when his playing position keeps changing and he has limited playing opportunities in certain matches.
Rovman Powell on Why He Prefers Batting at No. 5
Among the most evident takeaways from Powell is that he prefers batting at position number 5, which he feels is his strongest suit.
Powell at No. 5 in T20s
Innings:
Runs: 206
Innings Balls Six
Playing at No. 5 position means that Rovman Powell can strike a balance between the need to attack the ball, giving him a chance to assess the conditions, develop his innings, and then finish with a flourish.
“You get a chance to have an innings at No. 5. Towards the end, sometimes you are limited to playing ten balls, and you literally have to swing,” Powell told the ESPN Cric Info website.
How Powell Puts Together An Innings
Powell is a situational cricketer. No matter the situation he is facing in a match, he takes a certain number of deliveries to grasp the nature of the wicket, the bowlers, as well as the game situation.
After that, he changes his pace depending on his side’s requirements, whether it is a need to score runs on the board by hitting boundaries. This, he feels, is what differentiates a good middle order batsman from a finisher.
What is Ahead for Rovman Powell
Powell is now 32, although he has passed on the West Indies T20I captaincy to Shai Hope. Powell’s own journey is still far from over, as he has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders before the IPL auction even takes place.
After the completion of the ILT20 in early January, the spotlight moves to the T20 World Cup, which takes place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Not having made it past the initial stages, apart from when they won in 2016, West Indies have another chance, according to Powell, “to propel the team onwards and make some more memories that we can cherish for a long, long time.”
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