Episodes

  • Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3

    Another crazy IPL Auction and Bethell at 3
    Nov 27 2024
    Azeem's in London so the boys meet in person for the first time in weeks! Matt feels a bit underdressed. On the menu this week - dissecting everything about another astonishing IPL Auction - the most expensive buys ever, why teams don't pack their squads with big name overseas anymore and how a 13 year old made history! For dessert, it's a look ahead to England's daunting Test series in New Zealand - should Oli Pope remain at number 5 or 6 for the rest of his Test career?! Oh and Azeem thinks Jasprit Bumrah could be the greatest cricketer India have produced...Matt respectfully disagrees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction?

    Which England players will go for big money at IPL Auction?
    Nov 20 2024
    There's a huge Test series on the horizon between Australia and India. The boys look at the selection issues India face before the 1st Test and debate over an article that claims the India/Australia rivalry is now bigger than the Ashes. Then they get into the IPL Auction - why is there confusion surrounding Jofra Archer and Mark Wood's involvement and which England players could go for big money deals? They both also have interesting takes on why the great Jimmy Anderson has put his name on the auction list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Tom Brown on SACA

    Tom Brown on SACA
    Nov 13 2024
    Around 30% of recreational cricketers in England are British South Asians but only 5% of professional cricketers. Why is that and what can be done about it? Step forward Tom Brown, who co-founded SACA - the South Asian Cricket Academy - to help change those numbers and get more South Asians coming through to the professional game. Tom and Matt discuss how unconscious bias has played a big part in the lack of Asians making it and how SACA has already managed to produce a player for the England squad in Jafer Chohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists

    Saudi's first foray into cricket & IPL retention lists
    Nov 6 2024
    India lose a home Test series for the first time in 12 years but was it just a blip or a sign that an ageing side is now past it's peak? Meanwhile as we get set for an IPL Mega Auction, many big name players aren't retained by their franchises - but is this often down to the player himself? And the word on the street is that the Auction will take place in Riyadh - is this the first move as Saudi Arabia looks to become a major influence in cricket?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Stokes needs help & England's spin problem

    Stokes needs help & England's spin problem
    Oct 30 2024
    Azeem strongly believes that Ben Stokes is taking on too much responsibility with England's Test team and needs some of the burden eased. The boys discuss England's long standing spinner problem and look at what Jafer Chohan could offer in the West Indies. Oh and stand by by for Azeem's rant on Gary Kirsten resigning as Pakistan white ball coach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India

    Abhinav Mukund on cricket in India
    Oct 24 2024
    Ex Indian Test cricketer turned commentator Abhinav Mukund lifts the lid on Indian cricket in this bonus episode. In an open and wide ranging chat he talks Matt through the differences in personality between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and why some Indian stars move to the UK for a more normal life. He also reveals why he thinks Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup, what it's like for Indian players who don't get picked up in the IPL and names his 2 future Indian super stars. Essential listening for any fans of Indian cricket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change?

    Were India looking too far ahead & do England's women need a change?
    Oct 23 2024
    Azeem is at his pugnacious best in this episode. He weighs in on why he has no problem with Pakistan trying to prepare pitches to suit their bowlers and how India may have been thinking too much about Australia when they got hammered by New Zealand. He also questions how much longer Jos Buttler might play International cricket for and whether England's women need a change at the top - but should it be Heather Knight or Jon Lewis who goes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour

    Aatif Nawaz on Pak v Eng & life on tour
    Oct 14 2024
    Aatif joins Matt & Azeem from Pakistan to talk about the Test series and what it's like for broadcasters touring the country. The boys debate who is England's number one spinner, who Stokes should replace for the 2nd Test and why Multan sounds a pretty good place to turn 40, but only if you have a sweet tooth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins