A review of the Men’s Second Test between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge. Plus what happened when the co-chairs of the Oval Invincibles met David Malan – who is nails, Mattchin has a presidential themed Hundred based quiz and Jimmy’s take on his new role with the England team.
All the latest from the England camp in New Zealand, more ‘Christmas Cricketers’, Mattchin’s ‘Guide to the World Test Championship’ and a special message to the Tailenders from Jimmy.
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Brian Lara, Richie Benaud, Stephen Fry and Andrew Strauss, The Tailenders assembled at Lord’s to deliver the 2024 Cowdrey Lecture. Greg, Jimmy and Felix were joined on stage by guests Stuart Broad, Isa Guha and Mark Nicholas.
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss the remarkable Joe Root, the wonder of Mark Wood, and Issy Wong reveals what it’s liked to be bounced by ‘your other half’. Plus The Hundred, getting pushed over by Freddie Flintoff and Mattchin is back for another round of ‘Biden My Time’. Also what event would the Tailenders compete…
‘Who’s coming round for Xmas and what are they talking about?’ Find out with Mattchin’s Tendulkar’s brand new end of year quiz. Plus a look back at some of our ‘best bits’ from 2024 including Sir Michael Palin, Tim Key and Jimmy reflecting on his amazing career.
The County Championship is back so we headed to Lord’s to celebrate everything that’s great about county cricket. This episode includes an explanation of how the competition works, the difference between Kookaburra and Dukes balls, hybrid pitches, the standard within the game and whether day one of the County Championship is like Xmas Eve, Xmas…
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health, depression and suicide. Greg, Jimmy and Felix pay tribute to Graham Thorpe, one of England’s greatest ever cricketers, after the sad news of his death at the age of 55. He was the brightest batting talent of his generation and a hero to millions of fans.…
Why is Jasprit Bumrah so good, what next for Virat Kohli and how did Sam Konstas shake up Australian cricket? Plus Jon Beavis, the drummer from Idles, joins us to discuss the joy of attending the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and Issy Wong is here to preview the Women’s Ashes. And there’s a…
On day one of the County Championship we were invited into the boardroom at Lord’s to sit down with ECB Chair, Richard Thompson, the boss of English Cricket. Topics included cricket in state schools, TV deals, The Hundred, racism and cricket, the development of the women’s wame and THAT presentation to Jimmy in India.
Greg, Jimmy and Felix meet rising England star Alice Capsey as the Hundred reaches its climax – they chat about her stellar career and wish her a happy birthday to boot! Plus, there’s all the latest correspondence from listeners, an amazing gift from Steve Lamacq, and could we be seeing the birth of a brand…