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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand wicket-keeper Ian Smith to pay tribute to both Graham Thorpe and Martin Crowe, with the trophy for this current New Zealand v England series named after the two Cricketing greats. They discuss their favourite memories of them, what made them stand out from the rest, and their legacies after their passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England batter Mark Ramprakash & Stephan Shemilt to review the second day of England's first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. England vice-captain Ollie Pope, who scored 77, speaks to Stephan about bouncing back after a disappointing series in Pakistan. They also discuss Harry Brook's fortuitous yet typical innings, how New Zealand will be ‘kicking themselves' with six dropped catches despite Glenn Phillips' "worldy" of a catch. Where does Jofra Archer fit into England's new-look bowling attack? Plus, Mark remembers the 2002 Test in Christchurch where the late great Graham Thorpe scored an unbeaten 200.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
The Tailenders assemble in the ‘Greg and Felix Boardroom' at the Oval to celebrate the genius of Joe Root, find out more about Josh Hull and to discover Jimmy's 'white ball' plans. Plus more memories of the late, great Graham Thorpe.
Joe Root spares England's blushes with a diligent 33rd Test hundred to compensate for England's shoddy early batting and afterwards commemorates his innings to his former coach, the tragically departed Graham Thorpe. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from Lords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sherlock Holmes, Huw Edwards, George Orwell, Graham Thorpe, great books and films... just a few of the subjects we gassed about.
James Buttler is joined by Australian fan badger Lucas to look back at the first Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. England took victory by five wickets inside four days to take their home summer tally to 4-0. Can Sri Lanka bounce back at Lord's? How did Ollie Pope do as England skipper? With Mark Wood and Chris Woakes injured, how do England play the second Test? How good are Jamie Smith and Kamindu Mendis? The conversation starts with a chat about mental health in the wake of Graham Thorpe's tragic passing. And, also a critical look at another Shakib Al Hasan on-pitch tantrum as Bangladesh beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get a 20% discount and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week…With over 16 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1826160108859986146 https://x.com/i/status/1826267476532863121 https://x.com/i/status/1826140094408843753 https://x.com/i/status/1826145553635299412 https://x.com/i/status/1826213451573719040 https://x.com/i/status/1826270132903018770 https://x.com/i/status/1826194878734188875https://youtu.be/FfpcbbRuirQ https://youtu.be/bgbjQIbuI_sContact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9- Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram and Jarrod take a look at all the off-field drama from the world of cricket, over the course of last week, including Niroshan Dickwella's doping suspension, Devon Conway and Finn Allen turning down central contracts for New Zealand, the venue confusion for the upcoming women's T20 World Cup, India's latest bowling coach Morne Morkel, and Graham Thorpe's tragic demise.-To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.
Jonathan Agnew looks back on Graham Thorpe's life with Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, and Thorpe's former captain Michael Vaughan.Thorpe's former PE teacher Simon Sherborne, who gave him his first opportunity for representative cricket with Surrey, remembers meeting Graham as a promising 11 year old, and Mark Ramprakash discusses the life of his childhood friend.
At 6-3 and 113-7 it looked like a predictable capitulation for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the Test series, but a captains innings and a fine debut got them close to respectability as the gloomy conditions forced Ollie Pope to employ spinners against the tail. The Simons review the play from OldTrafford which was dedicated to the memory of Graham Thorpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our host and fearless leader Corbin is back on deck after covering the Olympics, and we have lots of cricket news to catch up on!Nick Hockley is moving on, and we have some big Aussie venue news with Brisbane set to miss out on a Test match for the first time in 50 years.We also take a moment to remember Graham Thorpe. Here is the article Ed wrote back in 2011 that is referenced: https://shorturl.at/7JIiHIf you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 131 114
Athers and Nasser pay tribute to their friend and teammate Graham Thorpe on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.They also look ahead to England men's Test series against Sri Lanka, and how Ollie Pope will take on captaincy duties in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes.Plus, they chat about The Hundred eliminators and finals as the tournament reaches its finale at Lord's.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with rising England star, Shoaib Bashir.Shoaib talks through early rejections, his debt to the County Championship social media account, and his right-hand man Ben Stoakes as well as culinary nightmares and learning to catch the hard way.The episode paid tribute to the late Graham Thorpe, if you need to talk there are helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen.You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Call 116 123 (free from any phone)Mind on 0300 102 1234National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7)Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. If you have been affected by any of the subjects discussed in this podcast, you can access help and resources at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Season 16, Episode 31: It's Adam's birthday, and another decade approaches. So too do the 2028 Olympic Games, with cricket's moment coming up. Will it be better received than Raygun? We are on the side of both. Also this week, the complexities of Graham Thorpe's life, Ben Stokes to miss the Sri Lanka series, more movement in the England squad, West Indies escape from South Africa, Ireland shock Sri Lanka, and England's counties talk paywalls. As an extra this week, Mohammad Isam checks in about the unresolved questions for Bangladesh cricket under the country's new administration. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Check out Westfield London and Stratford City. Download the app: westfield.com/united-kingdom/app Get the Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
At a charity day to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers Trust, Simon Hughes talks to former players including Paul Nixon and Monty Panesar especially about dealing with mental health issues arising from the game. And in the wake of Graham Thorpe's tragic death we hear from charities trying to address the problems which seem particular to our great summer sport. For more info on the Professional Cricketers Trust and to donate visit thepca.co.uk/trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Crossman is joined by the former England spinner Phil Tufnell, the former England opener Michael Carberry and England and Welsh Fire bowler Georgia Elwiss to celebrate the life and career of Graham Thorpe following his death last week at the age of 55.The panel share their memories and stories of playing alongside Thorpe, who scored 6,744 runs in 100 Tests and 2,380 runs in 82 one-day internationals during his 12-year England career.The former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis also joins the podcast to reflect on one of England's most iconic test match victories when Graham Thorpe guided England to their first series victory in Pakistan for 39 years in the pitch-black darkness in Karachi.
Ben Gardner, Phil Walker and ESPNcricinfo's Matt Roller chat about the potential impact of Ben Stokes' injury on England's Test side, The Hundred, Matthew Mott's replacement and much more. Mark Butcher also joins the show to discuss some of the best young talent in The Hundred this season as well as the England white-ball head coach vacancy. 0:00 Graham Thorpe / 5:19 Gulliver's Sports Travel / 5:49 Ben Stokes & England's Test side / 16:38 The Hundred / 45:11 Mark Butcher / 1:01:15 Matthew Mott / 1:09:49 West Indies vs South Africa / 1:11:08 One Day Cup / 1:13:41 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 1:20:19 Global T20 Canada / 1:23:22 Sun stops play / 1:24:12 Outro ✈️ GULLIVERS SPORTS TRAVEL: Find out more about the 2025/26 Ashes: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/england-cricket-tour-australia-ashes-series?utm_source=Wisden&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Ashes+2025-26
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Welcome to a new episode of the podcast! We are happy to have a friends of the show SP and Sourabh joining us. Games Covered WI v SA: 1st Test ongoing. SL v IND: ODI series. Other news Owners of IPL's Delhi Capitals to take over Hampshire for 120M gbp. ECB ratification pending. Former IND batter and coach Anshuman Gaekwad is no more. Former ENG batter Graham Thorpe passes away at 55. Ranjan Madugalle first match referee to 400 ODIs. AFG's Ihsanullah banned for 5 years for involvement in corrupt activities. The co-owners and batting coach of Abu Dhabi T10 league's Pune Devils banned for corruption in 2021 edition. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Google podcasts On Pocket Casts On Breaker On RadioPublic Via Twitter Via Facebook Via E-mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0.It's the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day series. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell reflect on the series and discuss Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's Head Coach beginning in defeat.The Hundred is ongoing in England with the business end of the tournament fast approaching. Australian cricketer Spencer Johnson who is part of the Oval Invincibles team, joins us on the programme. We also pay tribute to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who died aged 55 years old this week.Image: Sri Lanka's players pose with the series trophy after winning the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 7, 2024. Spinner Dunith Wellalage took 5-27 as Sri Lanka clinched a first ODI series victory over India in 27 years with a 110-run thrashing of the tourists in the third match on August 7. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)
In this episode, we remember Graham Thorpe, whose death was announced this week - gone far too early at 55. There's also news of the squad announced by England for the Test series against Sri Lanka and a look at goings-on in the county circuit, especially the exploits of a certain Rocky Flintoff. Plus a look at Round 13 of the Essex Premier League.
Jarrod and Behram unfold all the drama surrounding cricket off the field, over the course of last week, including the untimely death of legendary English batter Graham Thorpe, Anshuman Gaekwad's lost battle with cancer, Delhi Capitals' owners purchase of Hampshire, Waqar Younis' return to the Pakistan cricket fold as an administrator, and Matthew Mott's sacking as England white ball coach.-To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.
Season 16, Episode 28: Deep in the fervour of an Olympic week, falling in love with new sports around the clock, Bharat Sundaresan joins Geoff to talk about their faves. There is tragic news with a farewell to Graham Thorpe, wild news as Bangladesh's student protests overthrow a government and force the potential relocation of a World Cup, and the return of old news as India and Sri Lanka play some bilateral ODIs. How we've missed them. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Check out Westfield London and Stratford City. Download the app: westfield.com/united-kingdom/app Get the Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode from November 2020, Phil Walker, John Stern and Yas Rana were lucky enough to be joined by the late Graham Thorpe to pick Wisden's Test Team of the 1990s. We're doing another live show, this time in Birmingham! Details here: https://bit.ly/WCWPLiveShow0924 You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a first for Null & Void we are joined this week by Harry Brightmore, just over 72 hours after he coxed the GB Rowing Men's 8 to golden glory in Paris. Harry gives us a real insight into not just the race itself, but also what life was like in camp, and just how it feels to stand on the podium at the Olympics. We also bring you some of the highlights from week 2 at the games, including an iconic gold for Remco Evenepoel in the road cycling and a silver for Tommy Fleetwood in the golf, whilst we marvel at the chaotic brilliance of the Canoe Slalom Kayak Cross. There's also the latest from Rugby League Superleague, an update from cricket's Hundred and we also pay tribute to former England batter Graham Thorpe, who sadly passed away this week. A champion podcast, joined by an Olympic champion!
In this exciting episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell dive deep into the upcoming test series between West Indies and South Africa. Kieran brings his sharp analysis to the forefront, questioning some of the recent selection decisions and highlighting a few players who might have been unfairly overlooked. He also shares his prediction on what promises to be a tightly contested series. Meanwhile, Jordan tackles the impact of the high volume of T20 cricket and the overall quality of the game and Kieran mentions a very good point on how this could be helped. Jordan and Kieran both mention about the sad news about Graham Thorpe and talk his elegant yet gritty style of play. The discussion doesn't stop there. Our hosts also review the ongoing Sri Lanka vs India series, providing updates and their perspectives on the matches. Additionally, they delve into the latest news from the England camp, discussing the appointment of the new white ball coach and what it means for the team's future. Whether you're a die-hard cricket fan or just getting into the sport, this episode is packed with expert analysis, lively debate, and all the latest news from the cricketing world. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney reflect on the likely make up of the test team set to play Afghanistan in India. Plus, they're joined by Garth Gallaway as they pay their respects to an England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, and remember one of the greats of the game, Bert Sutcliffe, 75 years on. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The premature death of the ebullient Surrey and England batsman Graham Thorpe at just 55 has left everyone in the cricket world numb with disbelief. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Simon Wilde, the author of Thorpe's autobiography, Rising From The Ashes, celebrate the career of a man who didn't win the accolades or the garlands that he deserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yas Rana, Ben Gardner and Phil Walker pay tribute to Graham Thorpe, who sadly passed away this week at the age of 55. They reflect on the career of one of England's greatest batters – a fan favourite for so many throughout the 90s and 00s – share their favourite memories, consider his impact as a coach on the current generation and much more. Our thoughts are with Graham's family, friends and everyone who knew him. Later in the show there's discussion about England's latest Test squad, Matthew Mott's resignation and The Hundred. 0:00 Intro / 0:49 Remembering Graham Thorpe / 26:39 England's Test squad / 42:57 Live show / 44:49 Wisden survey / 45:14 Matthew Mott resigns / 56:46 The Hundred / 1:02:15 India vs Sri Lanka / 1:04:35 Outro We're doing another live show, this time in Birmingham! Details here: https://bit.ly/WCWPLiveShow0924 Complete the Wisden survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TNL2FTP You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The newest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is out this week and available to purchase at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-79 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #EnglandCricket #TheHundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Plus, Gallagher-Gate takes another twist & Andy Townsend asks the big question... Is wrestling fixed?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to pay tribute to the former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe, who has passed away at the age of 55. They also hear from talkSPORT's Cricket Editor and lifelong Surrey fan Jon Norman. As well as this, they react to England's latest Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka later this month, as Jordan Cox receives his maiden call up, and Dan Lawrence looks set to open the batting. They discuss who should replace Matthew Mott as England's White-Ball Head Coach, and they debate if Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test runs in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sports Desk with Riccardo. Ric has compiled some of the sports action from the weekend, so you don't have to do the digging including, Jason Ryan talking with the media, Harry Plummer called into the All Blacks, Graham Thorpe passes & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Smith played his only Test for England in the 4th Test of the 1997 Ashes at Headingley. Find out the inside story of that Test, including Graham Thorpe's dropped catch, the controversy around Mike's selection ahead of Andy Caddick and why his captain, Mike Atherton, took a shine to his bowling in the Headingley nets. Plus he shares his memories of his trophy-laden career with Gloucestershire.
Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta are joined by one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time and former captain of Pakistan, Wasim Akram. He speaks to us about his autobiography discussing the highlights of his career, plus detailing his cocaine addiction and his time in rehab. Wasim also addressed allegations of match-fixing during his career again denying any involvement in corruption. In 2000, Pakistan players Saleem Malik and Ata-ur-Rehman were banned for match-fixing. A report into the scandal by Justice Malik Qayyum found Wasim not guilty of match-fixing but did recommend that he be fined and not allowed to captain Pakistan because he refused to cooperate and "cannot be said to be above suspicion". Plus the teams debate why this Men's T20 World Cup is the most open competition we have seen for a while and who their stand out performers have been. Photo: Pakistan`s bowler Wasim Akram celebrates the runout of England batsman Graham Thorpe (not in picture) during the 3rd day of the 2nd test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, 02 June 2001. (Credit: MARTYN HARRISON/AFP via Getty Images)
Welcome to another episode of the podcast! In today's episode, we are happy to have Mpho (@MphoMoreki), a multi-sport broadcaster and commentator, who is also a part of Guerilla Cricket SA as a guest of the show. We dive into week's cricket IPL games as well as plenty of news from around the cricketing world. Games covered - BAN v SL : 1st Test (Days 1 and 2). - IPL 2022 - Week 7: qualification race heats up. Other News - ENG's former player and current AFG coach Graham Thorpe hospitalised - in a serious condition. - CSA withdraws misconduct charges against Mark Boucher a week before hearing. - Brendon McCullum appointed ENG men's Test coach. Matthew Mott in the lead to be LOI coach. - Ryan Cook appointed interim NL men's coach as Campbell recovers. - Ambati Rayudu's U-turn on IPL retirement? - Former AUS cricketer Andrew Symonds passes away in an auto accident. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Google podcasts On Pocket Casts On Breaker On RadioPublic Via Twitter Via Facebook Via E-mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks!
In this episode of the Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame, we continue our countdown by discussing players 35 to 31 (scroll to the bottom of the description if you can't wait to find out who they are). There's a thirst for runs, a dislike for batters and a bit of confusion as we welcome entrants from Australia, England and Sri Lanka. And for those of you looking for the YouTube link we reference in the episode, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-k5-99fFdo&t=4s (here) it is. Do you agree with our assessments? Or have we got it horribly wrong? We'd love to continue the conversation, so don't hesitate to share your views via email or on social media. If you haven't already, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. A few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're slowly chipping away at populating this channel. For an even deeper dive on the theory and process behind the Hall, head to our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/welcome (website). You'll find the https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-preamble (Preamble), plus https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-list (the list), which will eventually feature detailed write-ups about every player from 103 to 1 as we make our way through the Hall in the coming weeks and months. We're playing catch-up a little with the written content, but we'll get back up to date as soon as we can. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Shane Bond, Mike Hussey, Ajaz Patel, Frankie Mackay, Dion Nash, Graham Thorpe and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. 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. *SPOILER ALERT* This episode features players from 35-31 in the following order. 35 - Ken Barrington 34 - Herbert Sutcliffe 33 - Dennis Lillee 32 - Mahela Jayawardene 31 - Fred Trueman
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In this episode of the Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame, we continue our countdown by discussing players 40 to 36 (scroll to the bottom of the description if you can't wait to find out who they are). Some very esteemed guests feature in this edition, including our first Lord and some of the more impressive Test batting averages you're likely to find as we welcome entrants from Australia, England, the West Indies and South Africa. Do you agree with our assessments? Or have we got it horribly wrong? We'd love to continue the conversation, so don't hesitate to share your views via email or on social media. If you haven't already, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. A few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're slowly chipping away at populating this channel. For an even deeper dive on the theory and process behind the Hall, head to our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/welcome (website). You'll find the https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-preamble (Preamble), plus https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-list (the list), which will eventually feature detailed write-ups about every player from 103 to 1 as we make our way through the Hall in the coming weeks and months. We're playing catch-up a little with the written content, but we'll get back up to date as soon as we can. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Shane Bond, Joe Scuderi, Ajaz Patel, Frankie Mackay, Daniel Beswick, Graham Thorpe and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. 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. *SPOILER ALERT* This episode features players from 40-36 in the following order. 40 - Keith Miller 39 - Ian Botham 38 - Jack Hobbs 37 - George Headley 36 - Graeme Pollock
In this episode of the Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame, we continue our countdown by discussing players 45 to 41 (scroll to the bottom of the description if you can't wait to find out who they are). With four current players to discuss, including three of the so-called Big Four and a spin scientist, time goes out the window as we debate which of these present stars has had the biggest impact on the Test stage so far, and whether they'll move up - or down - this list in the coming years. Do you agree with our assessments? Or have we got it horribly wrong? We'd love to continue the conversation, so don't hesitate to share your views via email or on social media. If you haven't already, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. A few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're slowly chipping away at populating this channel. For an even deeper dive on the theory and process behind the Hall, head to our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/welcome (website). You'll find the https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-preamble (Preamble), plus https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/hall-of-fame/the-list (the list), which will eventually feature detailed write-ups about every player from 103 to 1 as we make our way through the Hall in the coming weeks and months. We're playing catch-up a little with the written content, but we'll get back up to date as soon as we can. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Shane Bond, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Tim Southee, Katey Martin, Dion Nash, Graham Thorpe and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. 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. *SPOILER ALERT* This episode features players from 45-41 in the following order. 45 - Wally Hammond 44 - Kane Williamson 43 - Virat Kohli 42 - Ravichandran Ashwin 41 - Steve Smith
Have the Black Caps and the IPL disrespected Ross Taylor and the Netherlands? Did England disrespect the West Indies? And did Baldy disrespect Nathan Lyon? We cover all this and much more as we look back at another busy week on the cricket calendar. There's reward for Michael Bracewell and Dane Cleaver in the Black Caps squad, but no George Worker despite his stellar season for the Aces. We've got a logjam at the Women's World Cup, with a crucial few days ahead for the White Ferns - but are Australia simply too good? Plus we discuss the first West Indies vs England Test match, in which we realised Joe Root is still very good at batting, and react live to Babar Azam's heroics during the final stages of the Pakistan fightback against Australia to debate whether Pat Cummins should have enforced the follow-on, and whether Nathan Lyon's GOAT status is under threat. We'll be back in your feed later in the week to preview the upcoming IPL - we went team by team during an overview of the tournament that's set to dominate the cricket calendar from the end of March to the end of May. In the meantime, if you haven't already, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're slowly chipping away at populating this channel, and hope to release the video version of our upcoming IPL preview. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including our recent conversation with Kristy Havill previewing the Women's World Cup, plus chats with Wasim Khan, Graham Thorpe, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Finn Allen, Frankie Mackay, George Dobell and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. You can also hear our memories of Shane Warne in our latest Hall of Fame episode. 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.
We talk to Glamorgan and Criced Cymru / Cricket Wales' Mark Frost. Recipient of a BEM in the 2022 New Years Honours List, Mark tells us about growing up in the West Midlands where his first taste of club cricket came at Dudley Cricket Club who were, at that time, captained by the recently retired Worcestershire and West Indies opener Ron Headley.After University and some excellent performances in the Minor County's Championship for Staffordshire he first signed professional terms with Surrery in 1988 and played in a team that included Alec Stewart, Ian Greig and Graham Thorpe.Mark moved to Wales to play for Glamorgan in 1990 and spent 4 seasons with the county. He remembers playing alongside Alan Butcher, Hugh Morris, Mathew Maynard and the great Sir Vivian Richards as well as a tumultuous over facing the great Curtley Ambrose.After leaving cricket he took up an administrative role with Sport Wales and thus began a career in managing community and professional sport that has lasted almost 30 years. Mark has had three spells working with the body representing recreational cricket in Wales. He has been in his current role since 2014 which combines development work in the recreational sector with a role for Glamorgan CCC bringing together the professional and recreational games.He talks enthusiastically about his own professuional career and the development of cricket in Wales emphasising the inclusivity and diversity of cricket at a time when these qualities are being looked at sceptically by some outside the game. He talks about his optimism for the future of the sport and the joy he gets from regularly volunteering as a coach at his local club, Penarth.Mark has written and published 5 books for children, details of which you can find here:https://httpthefour.weebly.com/You may wish to contact Mark directly if it is not possible to order these books from this site (contact details below)He has been a longstanding member of Christians in Sport and he explains how important his faith is to him in his work and life generally.Anyone wishing to contact Mark can do so here :mark.frost@glamorgancricket.co.ukFollow him on Twitter @MarkFrostsport
What a week it has been at the English and Australian cricket boards! The fall out from The Ashes has led to a clean out at the ECB and the resignation of Justin Langer. Recorded on Tuesday night, there's plenty of debate as we discuss: Should Langer have been retained? What were Cricket Australia thinking? Will England's clean out change anything? Who will take the reins in the coming weeks? And much more! We'll be back in your feed tomorrow with a short episode featuring Baldy and Binksy talking through the clean out in the English Test side (Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad!!!) and Pat Cummins' press conference about the coaching situation. In the meantime please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Finn Allen, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Katey Martin, Graham Thorpe, George Dobell 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.
Neil Manthorp and the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison react to the news that both Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have been left out of the England squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies - live on talkSPORT 2. They also hear from both Tom Harrison and Sir Andrew Strauss after Chris Silverwood, Ashley Giles and Graham Thorpe all left their roles this week, and Robert Craddock discusses what Justin Langer could bring to the England setup after resigning as Australia Head Coach. We'll also reflect on the Women's Ashes, and the U19 World Cup final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison and Interim Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Sir Andrew Strauss speak exclusively to talkSPORT after a whirlwind week off the field for the Test side. They discuss the departures of Ashley Giles, Chris Silverwood and Graham Thorpe whilst also discussing how they rebuild the Test side ahead of the tour of the West Indies, which is exclusively live on talkSPORT 2.We also hear the thoughts of double Ashes winner Steve Harmison and The Cricketer's George Dobell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As the England men's managing director Ashley Giles, head coach Chris Silverwood and assistant coach Graham Thorpe all lose their jobs, Stephan Shemilt speaks to the ECB chief executive Tom Harrison and the interim MD Sir Andrew Strauss. Plus we get analysis from correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
The Ultras review England's Ashes debacle and ponder how India managed to win a match in South Africa. There's also plenty more, including Graham Thorpe's commitment to multimedia content, BCCI politics, and the latest goings on in Yorkshire, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
Unfortunately, today's episode is covering more England batting collapses, this time in the WI vs England 1st T20. But that's not all; in this episode, hosted by Avinash Ehathasan and Srivishnu Datla we will be: Overviewing the First WI ENG 1st T20 and looking at why England lost Glenn Maxwell's massive 153 off 64 and his role in the Australian Team Post Ashes Drinking Debacle - Joe Root, Jimmy Anderson and more involved! Graham Thorpe's hotel smoking: how are supporters taking it? Our Website: https://completelycricketpodcast.wordpress.com/ Please follow/subscribe if you enjoyed the episode. Happy Listening!
It was one-way traffic in the men's Ashes this summer, but there was still plenty to talk about as we looked back at the series in detail. Did England give themselves the best opportunity to succeed? Will any of their 'promising' batters ever become consistent at Test level? Did Mark Wood become Neil Wagner in disguise? How much longer will Chris Silverwood be coach and Joe Root be captain? And can Binksy's Blueprint for success save English cricket? As we shone the light on Australia, everything became much brighter: Will we one day be talking about Cameron Green as an all-time great? Why are there still question marks about Justin Langer's reappointment? Did the 4-0 scoreline flatter Australia? Will Scott Boland play more than 10 Tests? And how did we go with our bold predictions? We'll be back in your feed next week to discuss the cricketing week that was, but in the meantime please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes - including our latest with rising star Rachin Ravindra. There are also conversations with history-maker Ajaz Patel, Mike Hussey, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, Bharat Sundaresan, Jacob Oram and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And check out our Hall of Fame series, in which we countdown the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
This week on the show we discuss the Black Caps postponed tour to Australia and what might have been had the tour gone ahead. We debate which players had their flights cancelled, whether Colin de Grandhomme's return to form in the Super Smash and Ford Trophy will be enough to return him to the international stage, and highlight two moments of absolute genius from Amelia Kerr. As the show continues, Baldy takes a look to the future by introducing us to a potential star at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, before we review South Africa's highly entertaining Test series victory over India. There were disputes, disrepute, retirements and, best of all, three quality matches. Who will succeed Virat Kohli as Indian Test captain? How worried should NZ be about this South African side? And how good is Keegan Petersen? We'll be back in your feed later this week for an in-depth look at The Ashes, but in the meantime please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes - including our latest with rising star Rachin Ravindra. There are also conversations with history-maker Ajaz Patel, Mike Hussey, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, Bharat Sundaresan, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And check out our Hall of Fame series, in which we countdown the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
Everton appoint Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager, Chelsea drop points at Brighton as manager Thomas Tuchel admits he and his players are fatigued, pressure mounts on England batting coach Graham Thorpe after the ECB confirmed they would investigate a post-Ashes party and a caller claims legendary Brazilian football icon Pelé was overrated! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's our first episode back in 2022 and there's been plenty of action over the holiday season. We start the show by discussing the Black Caps v Bangladesh series, which started with a win for the Tigers but finished with a fitting Test farewell for Ross Taylor and milestones for Trent Boult, Devon Conway and Tom Latham. There's praise for Litton Das as well as discussion about NZ players under pressure over the rest of the home summer and some eye-catching performances in the Super Smash and the BBL. After confirming that Devon Conway is indeed the best batter the world has ever seen, we move to Australia to chat about the greatest bowler of all time, Scott Boland, hundreds for Jonny Bairstow and Usman Khawaja, the evergreen Jimmy Anderson, whether England is actually as terrible as everyone is suggesting and plenty more that's happened in The Ashes since we last recorded. Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. We'll be back next week to discuss the cricketing week that was, including the South Africa v India Test decider, but if you can't wait that long then dip back into our guest episodes, including our latest with rising star Rachin Ravindra. There are also conversations with history-maker Ajaz Patel, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, Bharat Sundaresan, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And check out our Hall of Fame series, in which we countdown the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn as England set unlikely target to win fourth test at Sydney. Australia declare for second time in the match on 265-6, setting England 388 runs for victory. Tourists reach 30-0 at close. We hear from Usman Khawaja who became the first batter to score twin tons at Sydney in the men's Ashes and caretaker coach Graham Thorpe who believes England can bat out the final day. Plus 'Billings Watch' as we track the progress and hear from Sam Billings as he travels across Australia to join up with England and Jim Maxwell on his memories of the SCG after being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
In our final episode of 2021, we look back at our personal highlights and lowlights from a year that included the Black Caps' World Test Championship victory and a first men's T20 World Cup title for Australia. We also share our Cricketmas wishlist for 2022, but the most important part of the show and this write up is to say thank you to all of our listeners. We absolutely love getting together to record these episodes and the fact people are listening gives us a great excuse to keep doing it week after week. Thanks so much for your support - even after two years, it's still a thrill when we see downloads happening from all over the world. See you in 2022 and please do contact us on any of our channels if you have any comments or requests. Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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 https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. We'll be back in 2022 to discuss all the cricket over the holiday season, but if you can't wait that long then dip back into our guest episodes, including our latest with rising star Rachin Ravindra. There are also conversations with history-maker Ajaz Patel, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, George Dobell, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And check out our Hall of Fame series, in which we countdown the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
This week's episode starts with us trying to makes sense of this Ashes series, which now looks all but over with three Tests still to go. We talk Joe Root's after-match comments, Ollie Robinson bowling spin, England's woes, Australia's joy for Michael Neser, Steve Smith's kitbag and whether there's any chance this series remains interesting as we head to the MCG. As we move back to New Zealand, we discuss the Covid disruptions for the Bangladesh squad, how the Black Caps will line up without Kane Williamson for this series and the rescheduled tour to Pakistan. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. We'd love to hear from you on any of our platforms. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. We'll be back before the end of the year to look back at our favourite moments of 2021, but if you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, including our latest with rising star Rachin Ravindra. There are also conversations with history-maker Ajaz Patel, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, George Dobell, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And check out our Hall of Fame series, in which we countdown the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
On this episode of the show we're joined by one of the newest members of the Black Caps - someone who has had quite a 12 months. There's been injuries, international debuts, plus a lot of learning and special memories during a year Rachin Ravindra told us he'll never forget. Rachin spoke about what it's like when your name starts popping up on Cricinfo and social media at a young age, the injury he thought had derailed his year and the moment Gary Stead told him he'd been selected for his first international tour. We talked about sharing the field with some of his heroes, batting in all conditions, helping Ajaz Patel make history, growing up while the Black Caps have consistently been one of the best sides in the world and how he'd like to see his role develop at the top level. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. We'd love to hear from you on any of our platforms. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. We'll be back later this week to review the second Ashes Test, plus other news from the cricketing week that was. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of history-maker Ajaz Patel, both Mike and David Hussey, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, Bharat Sundaresan, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. There's also our Hall of Fame series, in which we count down the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
There was drama in Adelaide without a ball even being bowled. With Pat Cummins ruled out after a Covid exposure, Steve Smith took over the captaincy and Michael Neser came in for a Test debut. Andrew Moore, Ian Chappell and Kristen Beams wrap up all the action from Day 1 in Adelaide and are joined by Neser and England coach Graham Thorpe
Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn join Simon Mann after a long day in the field for England. David Warner hit 95, with Marnus Labuschagne still batting on the same score, after Australia won the toss and batted first. We hear from England's assistant coach Graham Thorpe on what their plans will be for the second day, plus Michael Neser explains his reaction to his Test debut. And after Australia captain Pat Cummins is ruled out on the eve of a match after being a close contact of someone with Covid, we hear from Cricket Australia Chief Exec Nick Hockley.
There was drama in Adelaide without a ball even being bowled. With Pat Cummins ruled out after a Covid exposure, Steve Smith took over the captaincy and Michael Neser came in for a Test debut. Andrew Moore, Ian Chappell and Kristen Beams wrap up all the action from Day 1 in Adelaide and are joined by Neser and England coach Graham Thorpe
The Ashes takes centre stage this week as we discuss Australia's win in the first Test at the Gabba. Should England have bowled first? Did they pick the right team? Are we really that surprised their batters struggled? Will Travis Head's 150 prove to be a career-defining innings? Plus we had Patrick Cummins' captaincy debut, Nathan Lyon's 400th wicket, a rough time for Jack Leach, fines galore and injury concerns for both sides. During the second half of the show we all try to claim partial credit for our pre-match predictions, then get excited about the upcoming India v South Africa Test series before shout outs to Marty Kain, Colin Munro and Mitchell Hay. Keep an eye out for our next episode - an interview with Black Cap Rachin Ravindra. His positive attitude really made an impression on us and we're sure you'll enjoy the chat. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) 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. We'd love to hear from you on any of our platforms. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of history-maker Ajaz Patel, both Mike and David Hussey, Graham Thorpe, Georgia Wareham, Jarrod Kimber, Shane Bond and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. There's also our Hall of Fame series, in which we count down the 100 greatest Men's Test cricketers of all time. 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.
It's an excitement overload this week as we're together to record in the same room for the first time since August! We start the show by celebrating Ajaz Patel's incredible achievement - becoming the third player in history to take 10 wickets in an innings - before we break down a heavy loss for the Black Caps and look ahead to the rest of the summer for NZ and India. Will Ross Taylor hold his spot? Was Virat Kohli out? Was Ajinkya Rahane really injured? Is there a way to level the playing field for all teams on away tours? And much more! After a much-anticipated swish, Binksy picks himself off the floor and we discuss England selections for The Ashes, plus grounds, tradition and our bold predictions for the series. For more general Ashes content, check out our previous episode - a preview of the series with Melinda Farrell. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear from you on any of our platforms. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website), and a few of our episodes are available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GSknJELxxH4IDec2AjUA (YouTube) - we're chipping away at populating this channel. Next up, we'll have another Hall of Fame episode (introducing entrants 65 to 61). If you can't wait that long, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of history-maker Ajaz Patel, Colin 'Funky' Miller, Graham Thorpe, Katey Martin, Bharat Sundaresan, Shane Bond 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.
On this episode, we're joined by Black Caps' leg-spinner Ish Sodhi. As well as re-living the final few moments of the first Test between NZ and India, we talk about matchups, head knocks, glue hands and big wickets as Ish looks back at a T20 World Cup campaign that took the Black Caps all the way to the final. Naturally, with Baldy and Lippy on the call, the conversation turns to the art of spin bowling and Ish talks about what he learned from playing Test cricket at such an early stage in his career - and why he's keen to get back in the whites for the Black Caps. We round out the show by discussing Ish's most recent role for the Rajasthan Royals and the magic of the IPL. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear from you on any of our platforms. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). Next up, we've got Melinda Farrell joining us to help preview The Ashes, followed by another Hall of Fame episode (introducing entrants 65 to 61). If you can't wait that long, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Ajaz Patel, Michael and David Hussey, Tim Southee, Katey Martin, Jarrod Kimber, Graham Thorpe 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.
Former Surrey, Essex & England pace man spoke to us about home schooling during lockdown, his days at Essex and Surrey; how he never had a drink until he was 31 (he's a rum man now!) and how he thrived against a strong Australian side Down Under. He also explains why his mum still hasn't forgiven Graham Thorpe for not letting him get a Test century, leaving him stranded on 99 not out...
Test cricket is back (almost)! After a heavy diet of T20 cricket over the past couple of months, the Black Caps are in India to begin their defence of the World Test Championship mace. In unfamiliar conditions, there's a spin-heavy look to the New Zealand squad, but who will make the starting XI? How much will the Black Caps miss Devon Conway? India has rested half their side, including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli (back for the second Test) - how will they line up on Day 1? Will we be talking about anything other than the pitches over the next few weeks? What would be a good result for New Zealand in this two-Test series? And what do the neutrals (Baldy and Binksy) think will happen? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear if you're enjoying the change to the format of our shows and the more regular releases. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). There'll be another Hall of Fame episode (introducing entrants 65 to 61) dropping in a week's time. If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Dion Nash, Finn Allen, Graham Thorpe, Shane Bond, Frankie Mackay, Jarrod Kimber, Barry Richards 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.
Is T20 the most important format in the game today? Recorded just prior to the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup, this two-part episode charts the evolution of T20 cricket from novelty or experimental format to the present day, when big-money franchise tournaments have become a major part of the cricketing calendar. Was Martin Crowe's Cricket Max ahead of its time? Has there ever been a better T20 innings than Ricky Ponting's 98* in the first T20 international? What impact has T20 had on spinners, batters, pace bowlers and wicketkeepers? How has it impacted Test and ODI cricket? And what does the future hold? To hear more content from us, keep an eye on your feed on Monday (afternoon NZ time) for our preview of the New Zealand v India Test series. If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear if you're enjoying the change to the format of our shows and the more regular releases. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Gary Stead, Finn Allen, Graham Thorpe, Shane Bond, Frankie Mackay, Jarrod Kimber, Barry Richards 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.
It's another case of World Cup fever this week and there's plenty to talk about, despite Pakistan and England having a jump on the field so far. We start the show by reflecting on an outstanding performance by the Black Caps against India, in a game so crucial that many described it as a World Cup quarter-final. Was Daryl Mitchell's promotion a happy accident? Ish Sodhi was man of the match, but did he bowl the most important spell of the game? Will Virat Kohli's final T20 World Cup as captain end in disappointment? And could Afghanistan still spoil New Zealand's party? As we continue our jaunt around the World Cup, we move to the two most impressive teams of the tournament so far: England and Pakistan. Should we already pencil these two teams into the final? Is anyone hitting the ball better than Jos Buttler at the moment? How about Asif Ali? Who will finish second in Group 1 behind England? Should Australia drop Steve Smith? And is it just a coincidence that teams batting second are winning the majority of the games? Plus Ben Stokes is heading to Australia for the Ashes (will Jofra Archer join him?), the IPL is expanding, Lippy's got a name to watch for the India v New Zealand Test series and Sophie Devine eats Super Overs for breakfast. We'll be back again next week to preview the business end of the T20 World Cup, but also look out for another episode of our Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame on Friday - there's even a New Zealander in this one! Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear if you're enjoying the change to the format of our shows and the more regular releases. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Katey Martin, Finn Allen, Daniel Beswick, Jarrod Kimber, Bharat Sundaresan, Mike Hussey, Graham Thorpe, Wasim Khan and many more. 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.
The T20 World Cup has reached the Super 12 stage and there's been some cracking games already. We start with a shout out to Namibia and Scotland for their superb efforts during the group stage, before reminding ourselves that we've pretty much got every prediction wrong so far in the tournament. That hasn't mattered a lick, though, because the cricket has been fascinating and there's a huge week ahead. England smashed the West Indies, Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets, Australia sneaked over the line against South Africa and Lippy's nervous about a massive week for the Black Caps that could define their success or otherwise at this World Cup. We hit on a few key questions for the remainder of the tournament: How will the pitches change the way the games are played? Will this be the World Cup of the likes of Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, rather than the out and out power hitters? Is being in the 'Group of Death' actually a good thing? And will any of our predictions come true? Plus there's a quick preview of the bidding process for the IPL teams (since recording, we've learned the teams will be based in Lucknow and Ahmedabad and sold for a LOT of money), the Old Trafford Test has become the Edgbaston Test and there's a quick round up of impressive Kiwis at the WBBL and during the first round of the Plunket Shield. Of course we'll be back again next week with more T20 World Cup coverage, but also look out for another episode of our Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame in the coming days - this one got very spicy! Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. We'd love to hear if you're enjoying the change to the format of our shows and the more regular releases. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Katey Martin, Finn Allen, Niall O'Brien, Jarrod Kimber, Bharat Sundaresan, Mike Hussey, Graham Thorpe and many more. 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.
The Ashes are still six weeks away, but the boys, particularly Baldy and Binksy, couldn't resist taking a brief detour away from the T20 World Cup to discuss the lay of the land leading into a series that always provides plenty of talking points. Will the English players have to quarantine? What grounds will the games be played at? Which spots are up for grabs in the Australian line up? Are we enjoying the banter? And will Ben Stokes play a part? Keep an eye out for our T20 World Cup coverage in the coming days, and please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels(@toporderpod on https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & @thetoporderpodcast on https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (Instagram)) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our https://www.thetoporderpodcast.com/ (website). If you haven't already, dip back into our guest episodes, which include the likes of Katey Martin, Finn Allen, Niall O'Brien, Jarrod Kimber, Bharat Sundaresan, Mike Hussey, Graham Thorpe and many more. 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.
Happy Birthday to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe (1969) and German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger (1984) as we mark Births, Deaths and Marriages for Tobin Brothers Funerals- Celebrating Lives.
Happy Birthday to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe (1969) and German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger (1984) as we mark Births, Deaths and Marriages for Tobin Brothers Funerals- Celebrating Lives.
Happy Birthday to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe (1969) and German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger (1984) as we mark Births, Deaths and Marriages for Tobin Brothers Funerals- Celebrating Lives.
You beauty! Absolute scenes at Top Order HQ as New Zealand defeats India to become the inaugural winners of the World Test Championship. Is this New Zealand Cricket's greatest moment? Is this the best Black Caps team ever? Is Kyle Jamieson the best bowler of all-time? Or is that actually Neil Wagner? What were India doing in their second innings? And how nervous were we as NZ edged towards the finish line? Plus there's chat about Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, BJ Watling and Devon Conway, as we run through the key figures and moments of a fascinating final that spanned six days and went right down to the wire. Dropped catches, absolute stunners, lower-order runs, great shots, reckless shots and crucial spells, it's all there for you to re-live and enjoy. World Champs! In case you missed it on our social media feeds, we're now taking orders for Top Order Podcast merch. Take a look, and let us know if you'd like to get in on our first shipment. And don't worry, this first WTC cycle is complete, but there's plenty more content on the way - our chat with former Black Cap and new Wellington Cricket bowling coach Iain O'Brien will drop next week. If you're a new listener to the show, check out our back catalogue. You'll find timeless interviews with current players, legends, journalists and characters from all over the cricketing world, such as Shane Bond, Mike Hussey, Matt Henry and Graham Thorpe, just to name a few.Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (@toporderpod) on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (@thetoporderpodcast) on Instagram) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider. It really helps others find the show.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.
With the World Test Championship Final on the horizon this week, it's a feature-length episode as we break down New Zealand's historic Test series win against England and look forward to the big dance. We start the show with South Africa's crushing victory over the West Indies and Shakib al Hasan's tantrum, but it isn't long before Raj and Lippy are praising the Black Caps and celebrating NZ's first Test series win in England since 1999. There's a detour from the Black Caps squad to discuss England's batting woes, wonder who decided it was a good idea to give James Bracey the keeping gloves and ask if the ECB are disrespecting Test cricket. Spoiler alert: Binksy comes off the long run - shorter Ashes series, anyone? After we wrap up the England series, our attention turns to the World Test Championship Final. Who will New Zealand pick? Who would we pick? And can they beat this formidable Indian line up, featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravi Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah? We're also delighted to be joined by DJ from the https://twitter.com/1tip1hand?s=20 (Edges and Sledges )podcast to help us look at the game from an Indian perspective. Is this the best ever Indian Test side? How much would a World Test Championship victory mean to Indian fans? Which spots in the XI are up for grabs? And who will win? We also featured on Edges and Sledges this week - they do some great work so we thoroughly recommend you check out their feed if you haven't already. The YouTube link to our appearance is available here. Keep an eye out on our social media feeds as we get excited about and react to the World Test Championship final. We also previewed the final with the team at https://twitter.com/gcbwpodcast?s=20 (Gully Cricket to Bouncy Wicket), so give them a follow, too. And if interviews are your thing, a chat with former Black Cap and new Wellington Cricket bowling coach Iain O'Brien will drop after we wrap up the WTC final. If you're a new listener to the show, check out our back catalogue. You'll find timeless interviews with current players, legends, journalists and characters from all over the cricketing world, such as Shane Bond, Mike Hussey, Matt Henry and Graham Thorpe, just to name a few.Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (https://twitter.com/Toporderpod (@toporderpod) on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/Toporderpod (Facebook), & https://www.instagram.com/thetoporderpodcast/ (@thetoporderpodcast) on Instagram) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider. It really helps others find the show.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.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney react to day 2 at Lords with England fighting back to 111-2. Devon Conway made 200 as New Zealand were 378 all out. England took 4 quick wickets to limit the tourist's total, having been 246-3 at the end of day 1. New Zealand's bowling attack got off to a strong start with getting Sibley and Crawley out early on which left England 18-2. Although a partnership of 93 between Burns and Root have put the match in the balance, with Burns reaching 59 by the end of play. Also, interviews with Henry Nicholls, Graham Thorpe and now MCC President Kumar Sangakkara.
Tom and Stef launch into the new year with a chat with former England batsman, Graham Thorpe. On his role as batting coach to the current England team, working with Jos Buttler and others, living in a bio-secure bubble during these COVID times, and of course his own playing career.
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Another week, another podcast... and this one is another belter! Steely fast bowler, Sexiest Sportsman in the World 2006 (fact - it's in the pod!), and Ashes '05 superstar Simon Jones joins the chaps for a chat about everything from his new job in London to Graham Thorpe costing him a prize scalp in his first Test Match. Simon also offers some great insight into his recovery from injury, and the mental anguish that it caused him, as well as talking through THAT NOISE when he dismissed Michael Clarke in that amazing 2005 series. Get in touch with the lads on Twitter and Instagram @TheBarmyArmy @englandsbarmyarmy if you have any questions about the pod!
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