Uninformed but enthusiastic cricket podcast. We are latecomers to playing the game we love, but as such we see it as our mission to encourage anyone who cares to listen into the game of cricket by making all the mistakes possible so you don't have to!
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A simple tribute to the late great Shane Warne Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcast Email: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.com twitch.tv/wrongendofthestick Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA…
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Episode 75 - Future England Stars & World Cricket Roundup
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We look at some of the changes happening in the England team both in management and in the playing squad. We also have a roundup of recent cricketing events and see the launch of a brand new quiz feature. Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcast Email…
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Episode 74 - Is Elitism Destroying English Cricket?
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After England's terrible performances in Australia, English Cricket fans are all talking about the causes and possible solutions. We ask is Elitism the problem? And if so can we be the solution! Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcast Email: wrongend…
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Episode 73 - England Ashes Failure & 2nd Test Preview
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A short Ashes episode where we examine the wreckage of England's performance in the first test and look forward (or dread) the next test. This episode should come with a health warning, any England fans may need meditation and deep breathing after this one... Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick G…
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Episode 72 - Racism in Cricket & Ashes Preview
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We're back with a bit of a rollercoaster episode. We start with the very important and serious issues surrounding racism in cricket. We of course do move on to a preview of the ashes series with our own brand of ridiculous insight and optimistic (and pessimistic) predictions. Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wro…
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Episode 71 - Ben Stokes Returns and T20 World Cup
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We're back for our first in-person recording since before the pandemic! It's a short but sweet episode covering Ben Stokes' announced return for the Ashes Series and our first look at the ongoing T20 World cup. We also have some plans for the future to discuss Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick …
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Episode 70 - Ashes Squad, Record Breaker & Cricket 22
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We're back to go through the Men's England Ashes squad which was announced this week, we talk about each player and give them our rating. We also talk about the phenomenal performance of record breaking Amy Hunter and we look forward to the new cricket game Cricket 22 which will be out next month. Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://te…
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Episode 69 - Interview with Melissa Story
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In a very special episode we are delighted to welcome Melissa Story to the podcast! Melissa recently made her debut on the TMS commentary team as well as captaining Hursley Park CC to a league win, quite the season for someone at just 21 years old! She also happens to be super enthusiastic about cricket and one of the loveliest people you could wis…
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Episode 68 - England Batting Woes, Captaincy Questions & The Hundred
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The Hundred group stage is complete, we give our verdict on what we've seen so far, both on and off the field. We also look at the England vs India series and the issues England and Joe Root have faced, the batting collapses and captaincy questions that have arisen. We touch on Ben Stokes' recent announcement and what impact the pandemic mght have …
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Episode 67 - Launch of The Hundred and Cricket Roundup
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So the much talked about new competition The Hundred launched this week and we give our first impressions and hopes for the future. We also have a whistle stop tour round some of the cricket we missed over the last few weeks including England vs New Zealand, the England India Women's Test and a County Cricket update. Buy some merch and help support…
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Episode 66 - NZ Series Preview & Return to Sandpapergate
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We're back previewing the upcoming England vs New Zealand series and make our predictions for what will come. We also catch up on the return to Sandpapergate and see why that is being talked about again! We also check in on the progress of Haseeb Hameed before the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenari…
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We're back after a break and we're a little rusty so please bear with us through one of our patented chaotic episodes! We briefly touch on the new County Championship Season, new IPL, The Hundred and more! And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenarios Buy some merch and help support the pod: https:/…
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Episode 64 - England Collapses, Pitch Talk & The Hundred
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We're back taking a look at the talking points from the England India Series, from England collapses, the state of pitches, rotation policies and India just generally being better! We also catch up with news from The Hundred, new England coaches and funding coming cricket's way. And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on u…
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Episode 63 - England vs Sri Lanka & India vs Australia Reviews
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We're back with a review of the England Sri Lanka Series and the India Australia series before looking ahead to England's tour of India and make our predictions for the series. We also look back at our clash on Cricket 19 (see the full game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arNOTSF_Fyo) And the Umpire Strikes Back is back with a double feature …
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Episode 62 - Australian Cricket Culture & Eng Sri Lanka Preview
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We dive headlong into the debates sparked by the Australia India Series - Are the cracks showing in the nice guy era of the Australians already? We also preview the England tour of Sri Lanka. And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenarios Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com…
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Episode 61 - India Collapse, Christmas Wishlists & Cricketing Resolutions
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We're back with the final episode of 2020! We talk about India's collapse in Australia, go through our cricketing Christmas wishlists and our aims for the new cricketing season. And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenarios Buy some merch and help support the pod: https://teespring.com/stores/wronge…
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Episode 60 - Secret Codes & Upcoming Cricket
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This week we enter the debate over England's secret code - is it in the spirit of the game? is it suitable for kids? does it make captains redundant? We answer all of your questions! We also talk about the cancelled tour and upcoming England fixtures And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenarios Buy…
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Episode 59 - Umpire Special: Interview with Jack Shantry
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This is our Umpire special and we are massively grateful to Jack Shantry (@JackShantry) for chatting about his umpiring career so far and the transition from player to umpire. We also launch a new feature The Umpire Strikes Back - where we become an umpire and have to rule on weird and wonderful scenarios that could come up. Buy some merch and help…
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We get into a debate about the future of cricket in the USA this week. Can it get a foothold against all of the other popular sports there? We're also talking IPL playoffs as we head towards the conclusion of the tournament! And of course Seamingly Stumped is back again, where we challenge each other on our knowledge of obscure cricket terminology!…
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Episode 57 - More IPL, New logo and Merch!
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In a bit of a mini re-launch we're back with a new logo, new merch (https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick) but the same enthusiastic and uniformed approach to cricket! We getting even more into the IPL this week as well as being back with out usual features 2 Can Play that Game and of course, Seamingly Stumped! Buy some merch and help sup…
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In a chaotic episode 56 we talk about women's T20 and stumble confused into the world of the IPL and each pick a favourite team in an extremely scientific manner! And of course our regular feature Seamingly Stumped is back for another round! Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter @wrongendpodcast Email wrongendofthestick@hotmail.com twitch.tv/wrongendoft…
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Episode 55 - Jimmy Anderson & Entrance Songs
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In episode 55 (not 54 as I thought!) we have a tribute to Jimmy Anderson after his reaching the milestone 600 wickets. We review Cricket Manager 2020 in Two Can Play That Game. We have a frivolous thought experiment too, if cricket players had entrance songs what songs would they have! And of course our regular feature Seamingly Stumped is back for…
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Episode 54 - Dhoni Tribute and Fantasy Test Draft
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This week we have a tribute to MS Dhoni after his retirement announcement. We then have a special feature! We have a fantasy draft and both select our best world test 11, vote for your favourite over on Twitter @wrongendpodcast And of course our regular feature Seamingly Stumped is back for another round! Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter @wrongendp…
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Episode 53 - Bat Care, Buttler & Root Debates
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We have some bat care tips for those with who plan on buying a new bat. Oiling and knocking in - what is it, how to do it and is it important?! We cover everything you need to know. We also talk about some selection debates for England covering Root, Buttler and even Jimmy Anderson! Two Can Play that Game is back and we review Cricket Megastar this…
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Test Cricket is Back - and oh how we've loved it! We review the first 2 tests in the England West Indies series - the highs, lows and players who've stood out. We get into how Ben Stokes' handles the captaincy and if that's a role for him in the future. We also weigh in on the England bowler's debate and pick our team ahead of the final test. Seami…
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Episode 51 - Intrasquad Games and Upcoming Tests
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We're back just as cricket is starting up again! England are playing a warm-up game with themselves ahead of a 3 match test series with the West Indies and we go in depth with all of that. Our regular features Seamingly Stumped and Two Can Play That Game are back - this week we're reviewing Cricket 19. Get in touch with us: IG/Twitter @wrongendpodc…
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Our half century has arrived! For episode 50 we again trade cricket terms in Seamingly Stumped and can announce our new Twitch channel (see link below) before we move on to a series of highlight/lowlights, best bits and previously unheard clips! Thankyou to everyone who has listened to our episodes - we appreciate you all! Get in touch: IG/Twitter:…
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Episode 49 - Cricket Returns and Soap Operas
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We're back with news of cricket returning! We run through England's plans including possible personal dramas having an impact on selection issues. We give our verdict on the World Test 11 voted for on the BBC Website and look forward to the West Indies series. We're also back with Two Can Play That Game reviewing Beach Cricket and of course have Se…
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Episode 48 - Interview with Andrew Hignall - Scoring Special
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We're back with another interview in our scoring special! We kick off with our Seamingly Stumped feature where we test each other's knowledge of cricketing terms before we get into our interview with Andrew Hignall - Chair of the County Cricket Scorers Association. He talks to us about how he got into scoring, the skills needed for the job and his …
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Episode 47 - Interview with Ella Chandler
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We're back with a new interview for the pod. This week Jonathan meets (virtually) Ella Chandler, cricket coach and player and we talk about her cricketing journey, playing with (and learning from) her hero Charlotte Edwards as well as covering the state of the women's game, her take on The Hundred and lots more! Before all of that we're back with o…
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We're back and still socially isolated! We again trade Seemingly Stumped terms and Zach attempts to avenge his 2-0 loss from the last episode. We also go in depth to the delay in The Hundred and what it might mean for the tournament and for cricket in general. Our new feature 2 Can Play That Game is also back where we review Real Cricket 20! Get in…
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We're back this week with 2 Seamingly Stumped teasers for each other, before we launch into a special episode special episode all about Bats. We have a history of bats along with some of the more controversial ones through the years and Zach has a handy guide to buying your first bat. We round it off with the introduction of a new feature - 2 Can P…
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Episode 44 - Sheep Pens and Battrick games
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We're back recording from isolation and give a quick roundup of what's been happening in the cricket world. Ways to get your cricket fix and Seemingly Stumped is back! Get in touch on Twitter/IG: @wrongendpodcast or email: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comBy Jonathan Nimmo
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Episode 43 - Coronaparties & Spitting Games
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In strange times for the world we try to bring some light relief! For the first time we're recording from different locations but seems like we'll need to get used to it! We talk about what may happen to cricket and our future plans for keeping you all entertained while keeping our social distance!By Jonathan Nimmo
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Episode 42 - Women's T20 World Cup & Does Captaincy make Players Better or Worse?
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We're back with a quick discussion on the Women's T20 World Cup and then we go into a topic on whether having the Captaincy helps or hinders batting performances. Zach also comes up with a Seamingly Stumped this week too! If you'd like to get in touch please do: IG/Twitter @wrongendpodcast or email wrongendofthestick@hotmail.com…
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Episode 41 - Are England Good? Plus Disciplinaries & Super Overs
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We're back with a debate over whether England are actually good or does the Series win in South Africa flatter to deceive. We also talk about the upcoming series in Sri Lanka and the possible selections for better or worse. We lend some sympathy to New Zealand after yet another Super Over loss. And Seamingly Stumped makes a return All that together…
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Episode 40 - Batting Psychology and Separate Squads
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In a short episode Seamingly Stumped makes an impromptu return and we cover different approaches to batting in a no-win situation. We also discuss whether England should completely split the Test team and coaches from the short form ones. Get in touch with your thoughts on Twitter/IG @wrongendpodcast or email: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.com…
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We get into a debate on the spirit of cricket and which was worse the Buttler insults or the Rabada celebration... there's also a rather brutal insult of our own to listen out for! Our Whyyyssaaat? feature is back looking at Backing Up too. Get in touch with us on IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcast or email us wrongendofthestick@hotmail.com…
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Episode 38 - England Woes and Four Day Tests
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Happy New Year! We're back talking tests, covering Australia and Pakistan wins and focusing on England's troubles in South Africa and what would help, mentality? change of captain? We also discuss the recent proposals for 4 day test matches, looking at the possible pros and cons of the possible change. Whyyysssaat? Also returns for the new year wit…
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Episode 37 - Sickness Bugs, SPOTY and Christmas Surprises
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We're back with our last episode of the year! We have a round up of recent tests, and a look forward to the England vs South Africa series and what the sickness bug that's currently plaguing the England team means for their chances of victory We also give our take on the Sports Personality of the Year awards from last week. We've got a whysssatt? a…
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Episode 36 - England New Zealand Review and Upcoming Plans
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We're back with a quick episode! We talk about the England New Zealand Series, and ponder whether Root's upturn in form is down to him not having a coach present? We've also got a Whyssaat? Where we talk about taking guard! And we preview some upcoming plans for the podcast. Get in touch: on Twitter/IG: @wrongendpodcast or email us wrongendofthesti…
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Episode 35 - Getting your Cricket Fix in Winter
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We're back after a couple of weeks off! We talk about how to get your cricket fix in the off season and terrible weather - from the ingenious to just plain silly! We also talk about the England New Zealand Series (featuring yet another super over!) and the World T20 Qualifiers. Whysssaaaaat? Is also back this week looking at changing balls. Get in …
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Episode 34 - The Hundred: Our Verdict plus World T20 Qualifiers & New Coach
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We have the final part of our special The Hundred focused episodes! Having heard from Annie Chave giving the case against and David Cook giving the case for we get as close as we'll ever get to being judges and give our summing up and deliver our verdicts! We also start to get back to normal and talk about the World Cup T20 qualifiers which are ong…
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Episode 33 - The Case against The Hundred - Interview with Annie Chave
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We have part two of our The Hundred special episodes with The Case Against The Hundred. Delivering the expert opinion on all the negative aspects is Annie Chave. A huge thank you to Annie for giving us her insight, find her on Twitter @anniechave We'll be back next week with our final part of The Hundred special episodes with our verdict, if you wa…
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Episode 32 - The Case for The Hundred - Interview with David Cook
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We're back with the first part of a special set of episodes examining the new competition from the ECB: The Hundred. We start out making the case for why The Hundred is a good thing for cricket and we do so by chatting to a vocal enthusiast on twitter for the competition, David Cook. We hope by the end of the episode you'll be full of enthusiasm fo…
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Episode 31 - World Cricket, Potential New England Coaches & Fresh Blood
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We're back with our World of Cricket updates! Covering all parts of the globe including Singapore in a first for this podcast! We also run though the newly announced England squad with some new players coming into view on an England stage. And we go through some possible candidates for the new England Coach. Our new feature - whhhhyyyssaaattt? is a…
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Episode 30 - 5th Ashes Test, Team of the Ashes and launch of a new feature!
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We took some time off to recover from the ashes but are back to recap it all for you now! We talk about the final Ashes test and pick our overall team of the ashes, comprising the best players from both sides. We also recap our own Single Wicket Cricket tournament - and yes we finally took some videos - find them on our brand new youtube channel fi…
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Episode 29 - 4th Ashes Test, How off-field issues impact players and why people cheat
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We're back after a short break, starting with a review of the fourth Ashes test, which leaves us a little flatter than usual! So we pick ourselves up with a couple of interesting questions to get into! Do off-field troubles lead to improved performances in games (yep we're thinking of Smith and Stokes), and does that rely on how mentally tough you …
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Episode 28 - 3rd Ashes Test and How Short Form Cricket Impacts Tests
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Well... what a week of cricket! We get right into the 3rd ashes test from all angles, Ben Stokes' heroics, Jack Leach's glasses, Tim Paine's reviews and England's batting woes. It was a roller-coaster of a test and we relive it all! We also get deep into how T20s and ODIs have affected players in Test matches. Is the short form of the game influenc…
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Episode 27 - Second Ashes Test and Concussion Rules
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Wow - what a second test - there's no end of talking points and we do our best to cover them all, including: Jofra Archer, Steve Smith, England's batting, DRS Reviews, Bowler workloads and fantastic catches! We also go deep into concussion rules - what they are and is it right? Should players have as much say as they seem to? Once we've got through…
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