The stories of those growing the game across the world. Inspiring passion. Hosts Daniel Beswick, Tim Cutler and Nick Skinner interview trailblazing players, coaches and administrators from Associate cricket and beyond in our weekly show, while bonus interviews and special episodes are released regularly. The trio also reflect on the ’week that was’ in the emerging cricket world, debating the issues affecting the game’s global growth. ”Big Innings” is a new USA-focused regular show on the EC ...
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Join the ultimate wrestling community! EC and Luis welcome you to Suplex Society, where we break down every suplex, every stunner, and every RKO. We’re your go-to source for WWE news, reviews, and pure unfiltered wrestling passion. From Monday Night Raw to the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a wild ride through the world of professional wrestling. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and give us a like to show y ...
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Ever wish you could go inside the locker room with the Chicago Bulls? Or Learn inside information you wont hear or read on sports? Listen to EC Sports Show as they go inside the locker room of the Chicago Bulls.
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EC Mailbag Part 2: Your Questions Answered!
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A huge thanks to all of you for your questions! Daniel Beswick, Nick Skinner and Tim Cutler go through the submissions, starting with how Tim's body holds up after playing international cricket, fittingly in the build up to Pacific Sub-Regionals!By Emerging Cricket
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The August 12, 2024, WWE Raw began with a fiery in-ring segment featuring Rhea Ripley, who addressed her emotions following SummerSlam. Ripley expressed deep frustration and anger, particularly at Dominik Mysterio for betraying her and Liv Morgan for escaping with her championship. Liv Morgan, accompanied by Dominik, interrupted Ripley from a skybo…
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Episode 2: What Just Happened?! Jaw-dropping moments, mind-boggling decisions, and WTF reactions. We're back to dissect the latest WWE chaos! Join EC and Luis as we break down the most shocking and controversial moments from the past week. From unexpected title changes to baffling storylines, we're diving deep into everything that left you scratchi…
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Debut Episode Get ready for the ultimate WWE breakdown! In our first-ever episode, we dive headfirst into the electrifying world of WWE, with a scorching focus on the road to SummerSlam 2024. From mind-blowing matches to shocking storylines, we've got you covered. Discover the latest updates, analyze the biggest rivalries, and uncover hidden storyl…
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Mailbag Part 1: All miraculously together!
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Nick Skinner (home from Iceland), Tim Cutler (commuting to Vanuatu via Sydney from Sri Lanka) and Daniel Beswick (just chilling) all manage to be at the same place at the same time, so why not record bulk Emerging Cricket content! Part 1 of our mailbag/catch-up episode made possible by all of you!By Emerging Cricket
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Asia Cup, League 2, Europe Sub-regionals, Pubudu punted
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Nick Skinner joins (in person!) Daniel Beswick to wrap the week of cricket! Get your mailbag questions in for our next episode with Tim!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - MLC regular season wrap, USAC on notice, 3 directors allege corruption within board, USAW U15 Nationals and more
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Aaman and Nate discuss the takeaways from the 2024 MLC regular season. USA Cricket have been put on notice by the ICC. Three USAC directors allege corruption and conflicts of interest within board. USA U15 women conclude their national championship, and US U19 are 1-1 vs West Indies with three games to go.…
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Europe Subregional issues, League 2 resumption, Kenya Quadrangular and T20WC love-in
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Daniel Beswick returns in the host chair to join Nick Skinner to discuss the (very) late changes in European subregional scheduling in Germany plus the region's format, League 2's resumption where Scotland meet Oman and Namibia in ODI cricket just weeks after being in the same T20 World Cup group, plus a look to the extensive action in Africa!…
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Aaman and Nate discuss the first several days of the 2024 Cognizant Major League Cricket season. Topics include Steve Smith's perfect batting for the USA, domestic standouts so far in 2024, MLC''s production approach to cater to new fans, and an update about the state of Minor League Cricket. Has the league put a cap on what domestic players can ma…
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T20WC review - with Rod Lyall and Nate Hays
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Nick is joined by Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall and US correspondent Nate Hays to review the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, looking at both the onfield action and some of the broader questions around the future of the tournament and the game.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings: Saurabh Netravalkar talks World Cup, Washington Freedom, MLC in Morrisville and Texas
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Washington Freedom star Saurabh Netravalkar talks to Nate Hays about USA's success in the World Cup, the upcoming second season of MLC, becoming a meme sensation, and MLC host communities Morrisville and Grand Prairie/Dallas.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings: Liam Plunkett talks SF Unicorns, MLC 2024, and the T20 World Cup
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Nate is joined by World Cup Champion Liam Plunkett to chat about his San Francisco Unicorns ahead of the 2024 MLC season. Topics include his take on the 2024 T20 Men's World Cup, Minor League Cricket, the growth of cricket in the USA and more.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - USA vs England review, Tournament perspective for USA
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Aaman and Nate discuss USA's loss to England, and take a moment to look at the big picture of what a Super Eight finish means for the future of cricket in the USA.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings World Cup - USA vs Windies review with Joe Hickey
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Aaman and Nate are joined by MiLC commentator and World Cup ground announcer Joe Hickey to discuss USA's loss to Windies in the Super Eight stage.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - USA fall just short in exciting South Africa chase
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Aaman and Nate discuss USA's exciting chase against South Africa in St Lucia. USA start the Super Eight falling just 18 runs shy in their chase of South Africa in a nail biter. Listen to what the guys have to say about USA's upcoming matchup against West Indies.By Emerging Cricket
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Associates continue to shine in Men's T20 World Cup with Bertus de Jong
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This week Nick is again joined by Bes and Bertus de Jong from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the ongoing T20 World Cup - a strong showing from Associates gives everyone cause for optimism!By Emerging Cricket
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Aaman and Nate discuss USA's narrow loss to India, key moments, thoughts, and hopes for the future.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - USA upset Pakistan in a thriller! Our thoughts and feelings
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Aaman and Nate discuss the USA victory over Pakistan, what this means to them as fans, and what this means for the future cricket in the USA. What a great day to be a fan of USA Cricket!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Aatif Nawaz and USA vs Pakistan preview
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Aatif Nawaz joins Aaman and Nate to preview the June 6 matchup of USA vs Pakistan at Grand Prairie Stadium. How can USA upset Pakistan? Could Aaron Jones find new franchise opportunities following his huge game vs Canada?By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings: 2024 T20 World Cup Game One. Aaron Jones smashes USA over Canada
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USA and Canada kick off the ICC 2024 T20 Men's World Cup with a bang! Aaron Jones and Andries Gous lead USA to their biggest chase in T20i history!By Emerging Cricket
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T20 World Cup 2024: The Ultimate Preview
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For the biggest T20 World Cup ever, it'd only make sense to produce the biggest T20 World Cup preview possible. Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner jump in with Bertus de Jong to preview all the emerging teams in an extended special.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 32: Dane Piedt speaks on his journey back to the South Africa Test team
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Dane Piedt joins Aaman and Nate to discuss his journey back into the South Africa Test team, after three years playing domestically in the USA. This was taken from a Big Innings live show on Wednesday.By Emerging Cricket
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Sandeep Lamichhane statement, where to for Nepal after West Indies A series + T20 World Cup squad first takes
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After paying tribute to Scotland's Women's T20 World Cup Qualification (full episode with commentator Peter Della Penna), Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner take a look at teams in Asia Associate teams heading towards the T20 World Cup, as we look into Nepal's series with West Indies ABy Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 31: Ross Taylor talks Seattle Orcas of MLC, World Cup in the USA, and American sports leagues
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New Zealand legend Ross Taylor joins Nate Hays to discuss the Seattle Orcas latest activity, including a training camp in Houston, Seattle's prospects for 2024, and a special day with the World Cup at the top of the Space Needle. Topics include the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, American professional sports leagues, the beauty of Church Street Park …
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Scotland triumph at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier ft Peter Della Penna
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After commentating at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, Peter Della Penna joins Nick to discuss Scotland's historic qualification, and assesses the other challengers at the tournament.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 30: Is Nisarg Patel pulling USAC strings? 2024 MLC Schedule, USA Women, farewell Burt Cockley and more
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Aaman and Nate start with a look at the newly released 2024 MLC schedule, USA Womens performance in the qualifier, Jomboy's Ball In Play League cricket appeal, and they say goodbye to Burt Cockley. Finally, they break down PDP's Nisarg Patel post and add their own thoughts and suggestions. Don't miss this one!…
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Big Innings - Ep 29: Jomboy talks Ball in Play League, World Cup broadcast inclusion, and MLC
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Jimmy O'Brien, aka Jomboy, joins Nate Hays to discuss season two of the Ball In Play League, a hybrid sport which teaches fans about cricket. Jomboy also announces plans to be included in the ICC T20 World Cup broadcast, as well as anticipation for the upcoming MLC season.By Emerging Cricket
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European Cricket League, Network, Series, Championship and more with Corey Rutgers
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The sun seemingly never sets on cricket in continental Europe, and to help us catch up on all the action, ECN presenter and commentator + Spanish men's national coach Corey Rutgers joins Nick Skinner!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 28: Canada controversy and selection shakeup, USA mens selection rumors
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Aaman and Nate discuss new selection rumors for Canada and USA mens teams ahead of the World Cup. Has Cricket Canada removed Pubudu as a selector? Will USA Cricket really submit a team that excludes the County Championship and Sheffield Shield wicket leaders? Plus, USA women in the WCQ, Seattle Orcas news and more.…
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Vanuatu shock Zimbabwe and the world with Tim Cutler
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An emotional Vanuatu CEO (and EC co-founder) Tim Cutler reflects on Vanuatu's incredible victory over Full Members Zimbabwe at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.By Emerging Cricket
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The Ultimate Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier Preview + Vanuatu's GoFundMe goes nuts ft. Tim
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Over 80 minutes of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier goodness! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner go through the 10-team tournament with two T20 World Cup spots on the line plus we catch up with Tim Cutler having just landed in Abu Dhabi and the GoFundMe drive that sent Twitter abuzz!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 27: USA vs Canada review with Smit Patel of CricBuzz
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Smit Patel from CricBuzz joins Aaman and Nate to review USA's T20 series sweep of Canada, USA Women ODI, and to talk about the stories and people that make cricket in the USA so unique.By Emerging Cricket
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Farewelling Kaia as PNG win, Nepal host Ireland Wolves, Namibia's ranking conundrum, early USA v Canada chat and more
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Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick keep you up to date on this week's action, first farewelling Kaia Arua. her PNG teammates win in her honour on the road, while Nepal host Ireland Wolves, Namibia travel to Oman and USA host Canada.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 26: Uzma Iftikhar talks USA Women ODI; USA Men vs Canada T20i
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The crew reviews the first two USA vs Canada Men's T20i matches at PVCC. USA Cricket veteran Uzma Iftikhar joins Aaman and Nate to discuss USA women in their first ever ODI against PNG.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 25: FICA's Tom Moffat talks USCA union formation
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Nate is joined by FICA CEO Tom Moffat to discuss the US Cricketers Association. Formed in October at the Major League Baseball Players Union headquarters, the USCA was recently confirmed by an overwhelming majority vote as the official labor union for MLC cricketers. How can the union help professional cricketers in the USA have a voice at the tabl…
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Big Innings - Ep 24: USA in trouble with ICC/USOPC? Shocker resignations, USA vs Canada T20, USA Women prep for ODI
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Aaman and Nate discuss recent revelations that USA Cricket is out of favor with the ICC and USOPC, and the resignation of Julie Abbott and Jamie Lloyd. Canada have wrapped their prep with MiLC's Dallas Mustangs at PVCC ahead of the five game T20 series with USA. USA Women prepare to ship out to Dubai for their first ODI. MLC cricketers vote for col…
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#StatusGate at African Games, Challenge League groups, Misquotes in Nepal and Ireland's woes
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First, we send our condolences to PNG's Kaia Arua, her family and Cricket PNG. This week Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner look at #StatusGate blowing the African Games apart, the fake news from ICC's visit to Nepal, Challenge League Groups and Ireland's financial woes.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 23: USA Cricket Men's selection for Canada T20 series with Peter Della Penna
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USA Cricket have named their 15 man squad and three reserves for their upcoming five game T20i series with Canada, and Peter Della Penna joins Aaman and Nate to break down a team that clearly lacks balance.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep 22: MLC draft pick Karima Gore, USA Cricket news
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USA Cricket veteran and brand new San Francisco Unicorn, Karima Gore joins Nate Hays to talk MLC Domestic Draft, his evolution as a cricketer, the importance of elite fielding, USA Cricket selection process and more. Plus, USA Cricket news.By Emerging Cricket
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African Games and status? Canada are good again? Papua New Guinea travel Asia and more!
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As Nick Skinner fistpumps Canada's early League 2 success talking to co-host Daniel Beswick, the pair get stuck into the African Games and confusion on its status, while PNG prep for T20 World Cup glory in an Asian swing!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Episode 21: USA T20 World Cup Training Squad, MLC Draft Preview
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Aaman and Nate dissect USA Cricket's Men's T20 World Cup training squad following an abbreviated Men's T20 National Championship in Houston. Find out who was snubbed and who has earned a chance to shine. The guys then briefly preview the upcoming 2024 MLC Domestic Draft.By Emerging Cricket
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CWC Challenge League Play-off Review and what's next for the eight teams
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Fresh off commentating at the tournament, Daniel Beswick is joined by Nick Skinner to review the Challenge League Play-off, a destiny-defining competition for both the four progressing and four bottom teams in polarising ways. Make sure to give the pod a five star review and subscribe wherever you listen!…
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Big Innings - Episode 20: USA overseas selection snubs, Men's Nationals, Peter Della Penna
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Peter Della Penna returns to talk overseas snubs from Men's Nationals with Aaman and Nate. Where is new coach Stuart Law? Has USA Cricket blown a golden opportunity?By Emerging Cricket
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The Batmaker of Copenhagen with Tim Brooks
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Nick sits down with fellow Emerging Cricket contributor and author Tim Brooks to talk about his upcoming book The Batmaker of Copenhagen. The wartime novel is based on a true story about the Gestapo’s pursuit of a man trying to source materials across Denmark to make cricket bats and ensure the game continues to run. Nick and Tim also discuss issue…
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Nepal League 2 and T20I tri-series with Bertus de Jong
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Fresh off his first sojourn to Nepal, Bertus de Jong joins Nick Skinner to discuss Nepal's home tri-series with Namibia and the Netherlands.By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Episode 19: USA Men's T20 Nationals teams with Peter Della Penna
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Peter Della Penna joins Nate Hays to discuss the USA Men's zonal team selection controversy. Newly applied yo-yo test requirements have created concern among many USA fans regarding the fairness of application of this test across existing national team players and challengers. Plus, MLC domestic retained players have been announced. What does all o…
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Big Innings - Episode 18: Machel Hewitt of Caribbean Cricket Podcast
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Machel St Patrick Hewitt joins Aaman and Nate to talk about the unique challenges of Cricket West Indies & USA Cricket. Topics include ICC revenue distribution, Caribbean cricketers in Minor League Cricket, the future of CPL and MLC, and how on earth Mash finds time to do everything.By Emerging Cricket
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Controversy and Calamity: Challenge League Play-off Drama breathes fire into Kuala Lumpur Competition plus League 2 and Asia U19CWC Qualifying
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Never short of drama in Associate cricket. Daniel Beswick talks you through the action at the Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia, where the hosts and Saudi Arabia bow out on head-to-head tiebreaks.By Emerging Cricket
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Challenge League Play-off quick preview + Tim Cutler's pride of representing Vanuatu
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Quick record and publish as Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler chat Challenge League Play-off action from the hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Tim speaks of his potential debut in Vanuatu colours as we try and preview the teams within 25 mins!By Emerging Cricket
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Big Innings - Ep17: MLC announce overseas retained players, Dane Piedt in NZ, World Cup ticket chaos
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Aaman and Nate discuss Dane Piedt's remarkable return to the South Africa test side, the MLC overseas retained players announcement, Americans in the ILT20, the ICC T20 World Cup ticket mystery and more. Plenty of MLC speculation in this one!By Emerging Cricket
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