Host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend discuss tailenders open the batting, first wins, and Zimbabwe, who are in town for a one-off Test, and for county cricketers it is becoming a very popular destination.

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0:00 Intro

00:18 Tailenders opening the batting

12:17 First wins of the season

31:20 County cricketers in Zimbabwe

44:35 Outro

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Host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend discuss the glut of runs in the women's One-Day Cup, what is going on at Lancashire and whether counties have found a way of stopping Surrey.

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0:00: Intro

00:08: Women's runs-fest

9:42: Emma Lamb interview

18:17: Trouble at Lancashire

39:10: Stifling Surrey

52:12: George Dobell on Che Simmons

53:41: Outro

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On this week's episode... Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend discuss Division Two thrillers, the art of batting with Jarrod Kimber, who joins the show to discuss his new book, and the rebirth of cricket's FA Cup.

0:00: Intro

00:08: Division Two thrillers

21:45: Knockout cricket is back

33:33: Jarrod Kimber interview

54:20: Outro

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On this week's episode... Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend ask: Is this Notts' year? Are Leicestershire the funnest team in the country? And how has the launch of Tier One gone?

Elsewhere, George Dobell recaps Surrey's win over Somerset at The Oval, and Nick speaks to former Leicestershire skipper, Lewis Hill.

0:00 Intro

0:08: Notts' title charge

13:47: George Dobell at The Oval

18:03: Leicestershire the entertainers

34:27: Lewis Hill interview

44:09: Tier One's launch

1:00:49 Outro

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On this week's episode... Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend look at the players on England's radar, discuss tier-two upsets, and delve into the world of state-school cricket. Elsewhere, Mel Farrell joins the show to reflect on the major talking points from the clash between Essex and Worcestershire at Chelmsford, and Nick interviews Worcestershire Women's head coach, Ed Wilson.

0:00 Intro

0:08: Opening batters and spin bowlers

20:19: Mel Farrell at Chelmsford

30:35: Yorkshire Women result shock

34:27: Ed Wilson interview

44:09: State schools cricket

56:08 Outro

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On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend discuss the launch of Project Darwin - the regeneration of women’s domestic cricket - and the general unknowns of what is ahead.

Oscar Ress stops by to reflect on Charlotte Edwards' last day as Hampshire coach, and Mel Farrell covers what the Australian Women's domestic system got right, and what England are trying to copy.

0:00 Intro

0:08: Project Darwin - Tier 1 & 2 preview

20:42: Oscar Ress on Charlotte Edwards' final day as Hampshire coach

22:44: Mel Farrell discusses the Australian Women's domestic system

41:59: Interview with Laura MacLeod, Bears Women's head of high performance

01:06:15 Outro

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On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend reflect on the first week of County Championship action, discuss the complexities of overseas recruitment, and come to the startling conclusion that Brian Lara was "good" at cricket...

0:00 Intro

0:08 Championship opener shows off England's depth

17:36: Keith Dudgeon on Joe Root's helping hand

19:53: Overseas deals: why are they so complicated?

29:57: James Coyne on Liam Guthrie

30:58: Do runs equal happiness?

46:52 Outro

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The Cricketer's County Conversation returns! On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by The Cricketer's newest signing, Melinda Farrell, chief correspondent George Dobell, and new PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby as we look ahead to the 2025 county summer!

0:00 Intro

0:08 What have you missed this winter?

17:34: What does this summer have in store?

20:35: Mel Farrell says hello!

28:43: George Dobell's one to watch

34:24: PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby on the game's present challenges

49:57 Outro

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