Grass on the Wicket

The sun is out, Test Cricket has returned and, most importantly, we are BACK!! Sam and Jai talk about the dropping of Stuart Broad, rotating strike, and the Stokes vs Holder debate.

This week we talked about all things Backyard Cricket. What our rules, what is right or wrong, Plastic Bats, Auto Wickie and car parks.  What were your backyard rules?  Let us know on FlickChat, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter  

This week, We talked about on pitch superstitions, batting habits and the idea of being underrated.  Send in any questions or topics you'd like us to talk about. 

This week, we were lucky enough to be joined by current New Zealand test cricketer, Ajaz Patel. Ajaz is currently New Zealand's first choice test spinner and has played 8 Tests over the last 2 years.  We chatted about his awesome Test debut against Pakistan, facing Jasprit Bumrah and the gap between Premier club cricket and international Cricket.  Thanks to Ajaz for coming on the show it means a lot to us as fans and as players of the game. 

This week, we picked a good egg XI. Players that we loved watching but also importantly good humanitarians and sportsmen. Generally, a good blokes team that we loved to watch.  With Lockdown still in place send in any questions or challenges you have that we can try and do indoors.        

Following some Questions from our Social Media platforms, we answered your questions!  As always any ideas or challenges you want us to do! Just send them to us whenever!

With Corona limiting all the Cricket available, we played Paddy's game - "Whos thaat oneee thennn!!!" Sam and Jai went head to head to find out who knows their Cricket better.    If you want us to discuss any hypothetical scenarios or answer questions that you have please let us know!      

With our 1 year anniversary looming, we thought it was time to finally have THE TALK. If we had a blank canvas with cricket and its organisational structure, what would we do?  What would you do with a blank canvas? Send in your thoughts on Flick or any of our social media platforms! 

This week, Paddy and Jai were joined by Jarrod Kimber, a former ESPN Cricinfo writer and Director of the critically acclaimed Death of a Gentlemen. It was pretty awesome to talk to someone that we grew up watching and was quite a special moment for the podcast.  We talked about Death of a Gentlemen, England's squad to Sri Lanka, Boxes in Socks and warm ups and a lot more.  We have a lot more lined up this year. If you would like us to get any guests in particular on the show then please let us know.     

The trio are back with an Episode. First off, Sam is now officially a Cricket journo, which still blows our minds so he will be joining by skype each week for the foreseeable future.   We talked about The Bourgeoisie, KOLPAK contracts, Workloads and pizza.  We HAVE A SERIOUSLY SPECIAL EPISODE COMING UP NEXT WEEK. We cannot wait to show you what we have in store!   

Paddy and Jai are back in Edinburgh discussing dealing with high pressure, suspensions, odd tactics and India's batting order.  Make sure to send in any questions you have and challenges you want us to do in the Nets as we will be outdoor quite soon.   

Sam and Paddy discuss their own team of the decades as well as Jai's but with a twist.

This episode we were joined by a friend of the podcast George Simonds! We discussed Cheesecakes, hands for feet and the current England vs New Zealand Test Series.      

Our 2nd Episode with Wisden's Yas Rana, where we discussed the New Zealand T20 series, being awkward teenagers and James Vince.     

This week, We were joined by Wisden Cricket's Yas Rana. We talked about the recent WT20 qualifiers that were in the UAE, Scottish cricket and the value of the World Test Championship.  If you have any questions, as always drop it down in the comments or send us a message on flickchat!!  

This is a throwback episode (we forgot to upload) recorded in May during the Scotland vs Afghanistan series. Jai is joined by ESPNCricinfo's Peter Della Penna. We learn about Peter's journey from watching David Letterman, covering the associate game and accessing the American market. 

The trio discuss Bangladeshi cricket (insert plug for Sam's Wisden article here). They also try their hand at The Hundred draft.   

We discuss all things cricket, such as the Mull Rally.

Jai, Paddy, and Sam discuss Ben Stokes, The Hundred, and the growth of cricket.

The GotW team return after a hiatus to round up their seasons, Somerset bottling it, kayaks and sheep fields.  The episodes from now on will be shorter allowing us to focus more on specific topics. We have a lot of ideas for this season and can't wait to share them with you!  As always please send us in your questions and comments! Stay tuned for an unreal season!   

Jai and Paddy discuss the first ashes test and our thoughts on the Lords' test, and also some wider cricketing news

Jai is joined by Dhiren Naidu as they discuss a variety of things that have been overshadowed by the greatest game in history.  A roundup on the game and their thoughts on what has happened and the potential for Cricket to grow. 

Jai and Sam are joined by Omkaar Divekar to wrap up the group stage of the World Cup.

Joined by guest Dhiren Naidu, the team discuss Root becoming right arm random and whether or not you can win a fair play award for incorrectly walking.

The usual trio are back, joined by new guest Simon Joy, to chat about the recent goings-on in all levels of cricket. The head of the ICC makes a surprise appearance to ratify some new changes.

Jai, Paddy, and George talk about what's been happening in the World Cup and heavy balls.

The trio are back discussing the first round of fixtures from the Cricket World Cup, their club cricket weekend , and Jai becoming the new star of Bollywood! 

Jai, Paddy, and Sam are reunited as a trio to preview each team's chances at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Jai and Sam are joined by ESPNCricinfo's Peter Della Penna, as they discuss Associate cricket, the difficulties of making a T20 league stand out, and more.

Jai and Paddy discuss their favourite memories of watching cricket with Wisden's Yas Rana.

Tinnies, qualifying adjectives, Ireland's finances, and good captaincy. With Wisden's own Yas Rana.

Time travelling match-ups, England's World Cup woes, and stats chat galore, with special guest and GotW superfan, Neil Granger.

Odd captaincy decisions, more Kent bashing, and a look ahead to the club season.

Jai and Sam go head to head, trying to guess the players Paddy has picked from just the info he gives them.

Mental health, Midsomer Murders, jobs after cricket, and plenty of Somerset chat in the absence of Jai (Trescothick for England).

Draft systems, role models, cricketing cruises, and over-rates.

We preview Division 1 of this year's County Championship, and why Kent are already fighting for survival.

We chat about Mankadding, no-balls, James Vince, and our favourite commentators.

We preview this year's IPL, with special guest - and quizmaster - George Simonds.

We chat about switching allegiance, people with the slimmest of chances of England call-ups, and what we would do if cricket were entrusted to us. Featuring guest star, George Simonds.

We chat about our own cricket, what got us into it, and our favourite teams.

The GotW team discuss the end of Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand, Australia's ODI comeback, and Ireland's 10th wicket heroics.