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Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta are joined on the show by Jake Lehmann who helped South Australia win their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. He scored a century in the final to follow in his father's footsteps, Australia legend Darren Lehmann, who was part of the South Australia team when they last won it in 1996.The World Cricketers' Association are calling for changes to what they see as the sports 'chaotic' schedule and 'outdated' regulations. We hear from Tom Moffat who is the CEO of the global players union who tells us more about their recommendations and how 'international cricket could be at risk'.Photo: Jake Lehmann of South Australia gets. his championship medal during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 29, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They react to the news that England bowler Mark Wood will miss 4 months after undergoing knee surgery, and reflect on Sam Curran's appointment as Surrey's new T20 captain, and what that means for his England career. The new Northamptonshire Head Coach Darren Lehmann joins the show to discuss his new role whilst also looking ahead to this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They discuss the latest picks from The Hundred draft, as David Warner secures a contract, but James Anderson goes unsold. And Cricket Ireland's CEO Warren Deutrom and Abhishek Bachchan discuss the new European T20 League, which launches later this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade.We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Scott Boland plus captains Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah and we also hear from Australian opener Usman Khawja.
Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in nine years in a frenetic third day at the SCG. Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins join Andrew Moore, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark on Grandstand at Stumps to analyse the series.
Australia's Alex Carey joins Andrew Moore, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark on Grandstand at Stumps to analyse Day 2 of the Sydney Test.
Australia debutant Beau Webster joins Andrew Moore, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark on Grandstand at Stumps to analyse the Day 1 of the Sydney Test.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be decided in the final Test of the series and there is plenty to pick through. Questions are being asked about Rohit Sharma's place in the Indian team, while Mitch Marsh has been dropped from the Australian side in favour of 31-year-old debutant Beau Webster. Teenager Sam Konstas is an exciting prospect but is the only Australian team member under the age of 30, so the question still remains - where is the next generation for Australia coming from? Featured: Darren Lehmann, former Australian coach. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
We review an enthralling 4th Test in Melbourne won by Australia late on the final day by 184 runs. We hear from both captains with Isa Guha plus there's analysis by former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia opener Phil Jaques.Commentary on the 5th Test is live from Sydney starting Thursday 2nd January from 11pm on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
Australia claimed a famous victory in the Boxing Day Test against India, winning by 184 runs in front of 74-thousand fans at the M-C-G. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal made 84 as India attempted to chase down a target of 340 runs. Pat Cummins claimed 3/28. Australia now leads the five match series 2-1 heading to Sydney.Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann, Phil Jaques and Stuart Clark were joined by Australian captain Pat Cummins for Grandstand at Stumps.
Corbin Middlemas, Alison Mitchell, Darren Lehmann and Harsha Bhogle discuss all the big moments and storylines from the calendar year in the world of cricket during the lunch break of the 5th day of the Boxing Day Test.
India were dismissed for 369 after Nitish Kumar Reddy was out for 114. Sam Konstas was out for 8 before Jasprit Bumrah ripped through Australia's middle order. Marnus Labuschange's 70 & Pat Cummins' 41 help push Australia's lead past 300, deciding not to declare ahead of stumps on Day 4 with Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland adding a partnership of 55 to have Australia 9/228 leading by 333 runs heading into the final day.Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann, Phil Jaques and Stuart Clark were joined by Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc for Grandstand at Stumps.
India batted throughout the day at the MCG to keep themselves alive in the Boxing Day Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the star making a maiden Test 100, well supported by Washington Sundar.Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann, Phil Jaques and Stuart Clark picked over the action and chatted to Australian quick Scott Boland for Grandstand at Stumps.
The National Selection Panel have named a 15 man squad for the Boxing Day Test against India with the Border Gavaskar series tantalisingly poised at 1-1. Nathan McSweeney has been dropped after three Tests at the top of the order, and 19 year old Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut. Will there be any other changes to the playing eleven? ABC Sport cricket analyst and former Australian coach Darren Lehmann broke down the team selection and the challenge Australia will face at the MCG with Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand.
On the last Saturday before Christmas Matt Clinch has a range of terrific guests on Summer Grandstand. Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie and Chris Green are along to discuss what's happening in the world of Test cricket and the Big Bash. Nev Whittey previews the Sydney to Hobart, Roger Rasheed looks ahead to the summer of tennis, and Archie Thompson talks A-League and the heated Melbourne Derby. That, and a whole lot more!
Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann, Alison Mitchell and Harsha Bhogle run through the biggest issues in international cricket and take your calls during the rain delay at the Gabba
The 3rd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar series has ended in a draw after bad light forced an early end on day 5 in Brisbane.The series is locked at 1-1 going into the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, while Indian great Ravi Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket.Australian captain Pat Cummins caught up with Quentin Hull, Darren Lehmann and Glenn McGrath for Grandstand at Stumps.
On another day affected by rain, India managed to rally late in it's batting innings to avoid facing the follow-on and force the game towards a likely draw.Australian bowler Nathan Lyon caught up with Quentin Hull, Darren Lehmann and Glenn McGrath for Grandstand at Stumps.
Despite a day dominated by rain, Australia's bowlers did enough between the downpours to put Australia in a very strong position after Day 3 of the Border Gavaskar Trophy match at the Gabba.Mitch Starc had another big day and after play he caught up with Quentin Hull, Darren Lehmann and Glenn McGrath for Grandstand at Stumps.
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie joined Quentin Hull and Darren Lehmann for Grandstand at Lunch during Day 3 of the Gabba Test to discuss his resignation and tumultuous tenure.
In this episode of the show, Binksy and Jamie jump online for an English Cricket check-in, in which they to try and keep their feet in the here and now but inevitably turn their thoughts to the Ashes. They start the show by discussing Darren Lehmann's comments regarding Joe Root, then move to the brilliance of both Root and his Yorkshire teammate Harry Brook. There's a conversation about team permutations for both the Black Caps and England heading into the third and final test of the series in New Zealand, which will serve as Tim Southee's farewell to Test cricket. To round out the show, there's also a brief but fruitless chat on how to improve over rates, plus breaking news at the time of recording concerning Jason Gillespie resigning from his role as Pakistan coach. If you enjoy our content, please vote for us as the Best Cricket Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards. We're delighted to be shortlisted and really appreciate your support: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ We'll be back in your feed again next week with more news and views from the cricket world. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Darren Lehmann's comments about Joe Root 6:45 Harry Brook moves to #1 in the ICC rankings 14:25 Changes for the third Black Caps v England Test in Hamilton? 23:20 The over-rate debate 32:20 Predictions for NZ v England final Test 34:15 Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Legendary Curator Les Burdett joined Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to discuss his history of preparing cricket pitches around the world.
Australia has levelled the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at 1-1 with a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the Second Test at the Adelaide Oval. On Grandstand at Stumps, Andrew Moore, Darren Lehmann, and Stuart Clark break down all the match's key moments, stand-out performances, and turning points. Tune in for expert analysis and behind-the-scenes insights into this thrilling clash!
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Darren Lehmann embarks on a County Cricket chapter, and Toby attempts to pass on the flame to a new generation “We're recording 60 years to the day since possibly the most one-sided match in first class cricket history: a victory by an innings and 851 runs." FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'15): The strange beginnings of the super sopper “Does it just make a huge mess? That's actually a really good question." THE REVIEW (20'10): Bowler's Turn by Ian Peebles (1960) “‘What matter if it doesn't land quite in the right place? So long as it bursts like a bomb in a beehive. This is art for art's sake.'" Recorded 4 Dec 2024
It's been 10 years since the death of former Australia player Phillip Hughes. The 25 year old passed away after being struck on the neck by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match.It was a tragedy which sent shock waves across the cricketing world and the anniversary is being marked with commemorations throughout Australia.In a special tribute ABC commentator Andrew Moore speaks with Tom Cooper who was Hughes's batting partner that fateful day, legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath and former Australia coach Darren Lehmann who reveals Hughes was set to be told about an international recall the day he died.
It was a good day for Australia as they look to fight back in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Mitch Starc was the stand-out as he took 6 wickets and the left arm quick joined Andrew Moore, Glenn McGrath and Darren Lehmann for Grandstand at Stumps.
Ten years on, we remember Phillip Hughes. Andrew Moore speaks with Tom Cooper and Darren Lehmann to honour his life, legacy, and the impact he left on cricket and beyond.
After a thumping defeat in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar series against India it seems like changes are afoot in the Australian camp. Josh Hazlewood is ruled out with injury, and one of the men added to the squad is Tasmanian Beau Webster. Beau joined Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand, and so did Alagappan Muthu from Cricinfo, Darren Lehmann, Stuart Clark, fast bowler Jhye Richardson, tennis great John Fitzgerald, and Melbourne Renegades skipper Sophie Molineaux ahead of the WBBL Final on Sunday.
Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & Stephan Shemilt to preview England's first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Stephan as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008, whilst Joe Root reacts to former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann's comment that Root ‘isn't one of the greats'.They discuss the “messy” plans behind Jacob Bethell making his debut at number three and Ollie Pope having to keep wicket, as well as New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. Plus, the 13-year-old who has become the youngest ever player to get an IPL deal in the Rajasthan Royals.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
The death of Phillip Hughes unlocked a level of emotion and grief rarely seen across Australia's sports community. Neroli Meadows covered the story extensively and a decade on from the incident, she unpacks the series of events including the shock-waves through the community and the void left by a brilliant young cricketer gone too soon. Featured: Neroli Meadows, cricket reporter, ESPN. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
India completed a comprehensive 295-run victory over Australia to take a 1-0 series lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Clint Wheeldon, Darren Lehmann and Glenn McGrath provide a detailed summary of the past four days and are joined by Australian captain Pat Cummins.
Listen to highlights from day four of India's 295-run win over Australia in the first Test at Perth Stadium.Commentary features Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Clint Wheeldon and Alison Mitchell alongside experts Darren Lehmann, Sunil Gavaskar, Tom Moody and Glenn McGrath. We also hear from Australian captain Pat Cummins.
Listen to highlights from Day 3 of the First Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India from Perth Stadium.Your commentators are Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Clint Wheeldon and Alison Mitchell with expert comments from Darren Lehmann, Sunil Gavaskar, Tom Moody and Glenn McGrath.
Centuries to young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal and former captain Virat Kohli plus another damaging bowling spell from Jasprit Bumrah continued India's dominance on day three in Perth. Clint Wheeldon, Darren Lehmann, Glenn McGrath are joined by Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
Listen to highlights from Day 2 of the First Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India from Perth Stadium.Your commentators are Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Clint Wheeldon and Alison Mitchell with expert comments from Darren Lehmann, Sunil Gavaskar, Tom Moody and Glenn McGrath.
It was a quieter day for the bowlers as India set about consolidating a strong first innings lead at Perth Stadium. Hear the highlights, reaction and analysis with Clint Wheeldon, Darren Lehmann, Glenn McGrath and Tom Moody, as well as Australian Test debutant Nathan McSweeney.
Listen to highlights from Day 1 of the First Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India from Perth Stadium.Your commentators are Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Clint Wheeldon and Alison Mitchell with expert comments from Darren Lehmann, Sunil Gavaskar, Tom Moody and Glenn McGrath.
Listen to the highlights of the first T20 between Australia and Pakistan from the GABBA.Your commentators are Corbin Middlemas, and Quentin Hull with expert comments from Darren Lehmann, and Kirsten Pike.
Listen to the ABC Sport highlights of the series decider between Australia and Pakistan.Your commentators are Corbin Middlemas, Mitch Turner, Clint Wheeldon with expert comments from Darren Lehmann, Nicky Shaw, and Jason Behrendorff.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler to look back at England's 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan. They debate what England do with Ollie Pope after another poor series with the bat, and they hear from Pakistan Head Coach Jason Gillespie, as he takes up the role as Head Coach of all formats following Gary Kirsten's resignation. The West Indies white-ball Head Coach Daren Sammy joins them to look ahead of their 3 ODIs and T20s against England, which is live & exclusive on talkSPORT 2. SENZ Commentator Dan McHardy joins the show to look back at a historic win for New Zealand, as they seal an unassailable 2-0 series win against India, the first time they've won a Test series in India. And they discuss Darren Lehmann becoming the new Northamptonshire Head Coach, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are creeping ever closer to the summer of Test cricket, but there is so much sport happening in Australia and around the world including basketball, soccer, boxing, netball and motorsport. Brett Sprigg hosts the first part of Summer Grandstand and spoke to the likes of basketball great Michele Timms, former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann and the voice of New Zealand netball Jenny Woods just to name a few.
The second round of the Sheffield Shield is underway, the Australia A squad for two tour games has been named, and the start of the Border-Gavaskar series is just over a month away. So how does former Australian coach Darren Lehmann think it is all shaping up? What are the big questions that still need answers for both sides? Darren will be part of ABC Sport's cricket coverage this summer and he spoke with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand.
India will be touring Australia for five Test matches as they look to make it three consecutive series wins down under. Can Pat Cummins team defeat the Indians and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Darren Lehmann joined Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand for an in depth look at the summer ahead.
The Roo and Ditts For Breakfast Catch Up - 104.7 Triple M Adelaide - Mark Ricciuto & Chris Dittmar
Overnight News Lachie Neale Sassy Sexpert - bread crumbing Darren Lehmann Kris Kristofferson Rumour Mill WINNER What dish are you famous for Bye 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should Steve Smith open or bat 4? Why can't generational greats and the current crop get along? Is the national coach position an increasingly politically fraught role? As cricket fans prepare for an epic summer clash with India, new ABC commentator Darren Lehmann is here to unpack the big issues. Featured: Darren Lehmann, ex-Australian cricket coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Billy's All Sports Report gets completely derailed, James Bracey talks Australian Open, where have you fallen asleep unusual?, Rosie's social media feedback, the Triple M Footy Vault - the birth of Microphone Head, more sports report, Brisbane Heat assistant coach Darren Lehmann, Billy's JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane Heat senior assistant coach Darren Lehmann joins Tom and Adam on Sportsday with a discussion on Australias world cup ODI win and how the BBL is shaping up this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Great to catch up with Boof about the Summer of Cricket so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Morris and Simon O'Donnell discuss all the news in sport today, as well as interviews with Jake Walsh, Ben Tippett, Darren Lehmann and Nick O'Hern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SATURDAY RUB | Today we're joined by Brisbane's Harris Andrews, Geelong Assistant Coach, Nigel Lappen; and Former Australia cricket coach, Darren Lehmann; We re-cap Bern's local footy game; and find which team JB didn't makeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode we look at one of Jarrod's favourite spells of bowling of all time, it's about Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie, Ryan Harris and Brad Haddin, but it's mostly about Shaun Tait, and a little bit about Charlie Sheen, but mostly about Shaun Tait bowling in a little-seen domestic ODI final, many years ago. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. If you like this podcast, you may enjoy other things I create, check them all out at https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. - This podcast audio is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. FortyTwo make our video productions, and Mukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side. Aurojyoti Senapati turns the files into video podcasts and Subhankar Bhattacharya makes our graphics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices