Podcast appearances and mentions of Henry Nicholls

In this episode, I explore the curious sleep disorder narcolepsy. With apt patient memoirs, I describe its clinical manifestations, from sleep attacks and cataplexy, to sleep paralysis and sleep-related hallucinations. I also review its association with other sleep disorders, and its non-sleep related manifestations. The podcast also discusses the genetic and acquired causes of narcolepsy, its association with hypocretin deficiency, and its risk factors. I also explore the investigations of narcolepsy, such as multiple sleep latency test, and its treatments, such as modafinil and sodium oxybate. I also discussed the history of narcolepsy, such as anecdotes its discovery by Jean-Baptiste Édouard Gélineau. I also narrate the history of how sleep researcher Eugene Aserinsky discovered the two sleep phases, REM and non-REM. To illustrate the lived experience of narcolepsy, I cite such insightful patient memoirs as that of Corrina Wetzel titled The Journey Beneath Her Heavy Feet, by Henry Nicholls titled Sleepyhead, and of Claire Crisp titled Waking Mathilda. To support the historical themes, I cite such works as When Brains Dream, by Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold, and A Portrait of the Brain by Adam Zeman.

Batter Henry Nicholls has been axed from the Black Caps Test squad as selectors make changes for the series against South Africa. Nicholls has been a part of the New Zealand red ball side since 2016, but he has been overlooked in favour a rising white ball star Rachin Ravindra. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345602051112

Henry Nicholls produced his highest score in four years as he and openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra led the Black Caps to a 7 wicket win over Bangladesh in the second one dayer in Nelson.

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin casts his eye over both men's and women's cricket. First off, former Black Cap Simon Doull discusses the opening day of the second Bangladesh-New Zealand test in Dhaka, which turned out to be an ordinary day at the office for the Kiwis, as well as batsman Henry Nicholls' form slump. Plus, White Ferns bowler Hannah Rowe recaps their two losses to Pakistan in Twenty20 cricket, veteran sports broadcaster Miles Davis reviews the latest English Premier League results, and Jason 'Costo' Costigan chats his current overseas endeavours and international rugby league. All that and much more!

Former Black Caps bowler and cricket commentator Simon Doull joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, talking all things in the world of cricket. Doully is currently in the United Arab Emirates commentating on the T10 league. He chats with Martin about the start of the Bangladesh-New Zealand second test in Dhaka on a turn-friendly track, Henry Nicholls' form slump, the state of test cricket overall, and more.

In this episode of the show, Raj, Stu and Binksy discuss Bangladesh's win in the first Test against the Black Caps, the India v Australia T20 series, the first West Indies v England ODI, Mitchell Johnson's war of words, a rough week for the White Ferns, Rahul Dravid's extension and even a little bit of Ford Trophy news as we look back at the week that was.The first half of the show is focused on the Black Caps, after they made a disappointing start to their World Test Championship campaign at the hands of Bangladesh, who spun their way to victory thanks to a 10-wicket haul for Taijul Islam and an impressive century from captain Shanto.We discuss expectations for this New Zealand side, where they are as a Test team right now, the role that spin played in the outcome of the match, player development and team selection, including the Rachin Ravindra v Henry Nicholls conversation that has been a big talking point over the past week. We also give praise to Kane Williamson for his first-innings century and the bright red cherries all over the middle of his bat.From there we bounce around a few of the bilateral white-ball series across the world to talk about:Quick-fire hundreds from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Glenn Maxwell in the 3rd T20 between Australia and India.A Shai Hope century in the West Indies.Separate coaches for different formats - do the early returns suggest it is working?Rahul Dravid's extensionPakistan's T20 wins against the White Ferns.We also touch on Mitchell Johnson's comments about David Warner, a big hundred from Finn Allen and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. We'll be back again next week with more news and views, but 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 a recent conversation with Mike Hesson, plus chats with former World Cup stars Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Tim Southee, Sophie Devine and Ajaz Patel, 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.

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In this episode of the BYC Podcast, drama as the BCCI makes a very late change to the pitch for the Semi-Final between the Black Caps & India, rain could decide the Australia & South Africa Semi-Final and Henry Nicholls is cleared of ball tampering. Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt', 'Toppa Correspondence' & 'Cricket Violence Corner'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, for episode 61 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they discuss and dissect the hottest sporting topics in New Zealand and around the world right now. On this episode, Watto and Marty talk about the latter's 20 minute interview with Warriors coach Andrew Webster, the Henry Nicholls' ball tampering allegations, the Super Rugby squads being revealed last week, the Premier League going through another international break, and more.

Henry Nicholls has been cleared by independent commissioners of ball tampering allegations during day three of Canterbury's Plunket Shield match against Auckland at Hagley Oval. Video footage showed the Black Cap scraping the ball on a batting helmet. The commissioners found his actions were unlikely to alter the condition of the ball. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Beasley - cricket expert who runs the sports blog Sportsfreak - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to share his perspective on suggestions of ball tampering against Black Cap and Canterbury cricketer Henry Nicholls. Footage emerged of the 31-year-old rubbing a ball against his helmet during a Plunket Shield match against Auckland. New Zealand Cricket carried out an investigation and cleared Nicholls of misconduct. Graeme and Marty discuss what Nicholls did and why he would do it, the inquiry carried out by NZC, the strange nature around what's been decided by the governing body, and more.

It's time to be positive! Twizel's Matt Gunn - who had to endure a treacherous Monday when his town went into a surprise power cut - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Monday, putting a positive spin on all the happenings in sport from over the weekend. Gunny and Marty chat about Henry Nicholls' ball tampering drama, links between Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake and the Dragons, and more.

Blackcaps batsman Henry Nicholls was in hot water over the weekend over ball tampering allegations - however, he's been let off by NZC. Was it the right call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli rallies across Melbourne and Sydney condemn civilian deaths; Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins international calls for Israel to end Gaza hospital siege; And in cricket, New Zealand's Henry Nicholls is cleared of ball tampering.

Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls is facing allegations of ball tampering. Footage has emerged from the Canterbury/Auckland Plunket Shield match in which Nicholls appears to rub the ball on a helmet. Sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Susana Lei'ataua in studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340844187112

Black Caps batsman Henry Nicholls reported by match umpires for alleged ball tampering in Plunket Shield match. Meanwhile, the Black Caps are all but into the Cricket World semi-finals, but could they beat India?And the Warriors are taking some of their games to Christchurch. Is this a good idea?Weekend Sport host Jason Pine spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about these stories and more.    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staf heads across the ditch to catch up with Julian King from SEN. Staf and Julian discuss the breaking news of Henry Nicholls ball tampering! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bangladesh restricted the Black Caps to 136 after 33 overs in the first one-dayer in Dhaka before the match was abandoned due to rain. Will Young top scored with 58 while Henry Nicholls made 44. 

QUICK LISTEN | "There's a couple of guys that have joined…Tommy Latham, Henry Nicholls, Trent boult & Will Young…really excited to play some one day cricket…we switch our focus now…” Mark Chapman on incoming Blackcaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Smithy highlights the final of the Ford Trophy, which you may not know was won yesterday by Central Districts, a possible replacement for Dutchie in the Blackcaps, broadcasters poor management of schedule & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Top Order team are all back together under the bright studio lights this week as we look back at the Black Caps' convincing win against Sri Lanka, which wrapped up a 2-0 series victory.Kane Williamson's magnificence was to the fore once again as he delivered his sixth Test double century, passing 8000 Test runs during yet another milestone performance.Henry Nicholls got in on the act as well, repaying the selectors' faith with a double century of his own on his way to the player of the match award. Then Blair Tickner and Michael Bracewell chipped in, New Zealand won by an innings to make it three Test victories in a row and all the Black Caps' doubters have disappeared, right?To round out the show, we touch on the topsy-turvy India v Australia series, a stunning performance by Sophie Devine for RCB at the WPL and the Major League Cricket draft, which included some familiar names like Corey Anderson, Wanindu Hasaranga and Aaron Finch.If you enjoyed the episode and the work we do on the podcast, we'd love it if you could take the time to visit www.sportspodcastgroup.com and vote for us as the Cricket Podcast of the Year. We're delighted to have made the shortlist, and honestly wouldn't be still recording these episodes if it wasn't for all the support and kind words we've received from listeners over the past few years.We'll be back again next week to discuss the white-ball series between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka and catch up on all the other cricket going on around the world, including the WPL and the IPL. In the meantime, please also take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter and Facebook, & @thetoporderpodcast on 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 website, and a few of our episodes are available on YouTube - we're slowly chipping away at populating this channel.You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including recent conversations with Cam Fletcher, Luke Wright and Dean Foxcroft, plus chats with Shane Bond, Finn Allen, Katey Martin, Mike Hussey, Matt Henry, Sophie Devine, Gary Stead, Bharat Sundaresan 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.

Smithy's Sermon. Today Warriors impressive start to the season, the NRL Dolphins far exceeding anyone's expectation but their own, elite-level master coach Wayne Bennett still has it 46 years later, Broncos up next, Henry Nicholls double ton & Tui Billboards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week Jarrod talks about Babar Azam and pitches, Henry Nicholls, scouting players, Pakistani teenagers and much more. - Check out the 99.94 DM App here: https://9994dm.com/. - 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 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. If you like this podcast, you may enjoy other things I create, check them all out at https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. - This podcast is edited and mixed by Aurojyoti Senapati and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. FortyTwo makes our video productions. 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

Storytelling is so powerful. In this episode, we speak with two amazing fellow authors who wrote books about narcolepsy, Claire Crisp and Henry Nicholls. Together, we share some behind-the-scenes stories and tips for aspiring writers. About Our Guests: Claire Crisp is an award-winning author of Waking Mathilda—A Memoir of Childhood Narcolepsy which charts her family’s heart-wrenching journey to find an accurate diagnosis and then move from the UK to the USA in search of life changing treatment for their youngest child, Mathilda. HenryNicholls is a teacher, science journalist, and author, and his book Sleepyhead: The Neuroscience Of A Good Night’s Rest explores the neuroscience of sleep and the impact sleep disorders have on physical and mental health. And of course, your host, Julie Flygare, author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy which tracks Julie’s journey developing and adjusting to narcolepsy in her early twenties while in law school, from collapsing to the ground to the start line of the Boston Marathon. Book Links: Waking Mathilda—A Memoir of Childhood Narcolepsy: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Mathilda-Memoir-Childhood-Narcolepsy-ebook/dp/B06W584QT6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MBLAJKFC3P31 Sleepyhead: The Neuroscience Of A Good Night’s Rest: https://www.amazon.com/Sleepyhead-Neuroscience-Good-Nights-Rest/dp/1541672577/ Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy: https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Awake-Dreaming-Memoir-Narcolepsy/dp/0988314908 Download the Narrating Narcolepsy Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/narrating-narcolepsy-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

It has been a terribly sad and emotional past few days, not just in the United Kingdom but across the world. The passing of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday was tough to take for so many. To those who adored her the most, she was an incredible woman who represented a beacon of hope and happiness throughout her 70 years on the throne. Her passing was confirmed just a couple of hours before West Ham were due to host FCSB in the Europa Conference League, but it was decided the game would still be played. What followed was a moment that will be remembered by all who were in attendance; in what had initially been planned as a minute's silence to remember the Queen before kick-off, fans in attendance instead decided to honour her memory by belting out the national anthem. It was a hair-tingling moment of emotion and respect, which earned West Ham fans the respect and plaudits of neutrals from all over the world as a result. A touching tribute to Her Majesty. On this week's show, James and Will spend much of it reflecting on the events of the last few days as they try to process the magnitude of what's happened, while also looking back on the 3-1 victory over FCSB. Will then has a chat with Football In Denmark's Henry Nicholls for the third time this season as they preview Thursday's trip to Silkeborg, while James previews the visit to Everton with GiveMeSport's Ethan Maddison. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and make sure you subscribe!

Once again we've failed to beat our bogey team, Brighton & Hove Albion. Not only that, we were comfortably beaten by them at home to make it three defeats from three without scoring at the beginning of this new Premier League season. It's getting a bit boring now, isn't it? David Moyes' players practically went missing on Sunday and have now left us rock-bottom of the Premier League - how depressing! But last week we did pick up our first win of the season in the Europa Conference League as we beat Danish outfit Viborg FF 3-1 to take a relatively comfortable lead into this Thursday's second-leg. We're once again joined by Henry Nicholls from Denmark in Football to get his view on the first-leg and how he sees the second playing out in Denmark. Also this week, we're treated to a very special voice note from friend of the show Tim Warwood, who gave us his views ahead of West Ham's trip to Villa on Sunday, while Will from the Talk of the Trinity podcast also dials in for a chat about his beloved Villa. Lots to chat about in this one as James and Will try and dissect how Brighton have tragically become our bogey team. As always, it's a great show with lots to discuss, so make sure you subscribe and tell your mates about how great the podcast is! It's always very much appreciated. Come on you Irons! You can follow the podcast here: Twitter: @We Are_West Ham. Facebook: We Are West Ham podcast. Instagram: @WeAreWestHamPod The lads can be found @WilliamPugh_ and @ByJamesJones. WATCH the show and subscribe to We Are West Ham's YouTube channel HERE. You can buy us a beer and support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/wearewestham.   Do SUBSCRIBE, RATE, SHARE and REVIEW the pod and tell your friends about us. You can find this podcast and keep up with all the latest West Ham news, podcasts and West Ham videos on West Ham 365.   #COYI #WHUFC #WAWH #WEAREWESTHAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Keir Starmer has said families would "not pay a penny more" on their energy bills this winter under Labour's plans to tackle rising living costs. The Labour leader claimed his proposals would save the average household £1,000 a year. The package would be paid for, in part, by a big increase in tax on oil and gas company profits. But critics said the plan would cost as much as the Covid furlough scheme and was not a long-term solution. Today's Martha Kearney spoke to Sir Keir Starmer about the plans. (Image, Keir Starmer, Credit, Henry Nicholls, Reuters)

Sometimes it's just not your day, and that was definitely the case on Sunday as we lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. An unfairly disallowed goal, missed penalty, wrong decision not to send off a Forest defender and hitting the woodwork three times? Yeah, it just wasn't our day. James and Will give their views on all the big talking points from Sunday's defeat while we're also joined by ex-Premier League referee Mark Halsey, who gave his verdict on all the big refereeing decisions in the game. Also on the show, James officially removes referee Rob Jones from the Jones family, the boys are joined by Henry Nicholls from Football In Denmark to help preview our Europa Conference League qualifier against Viborg on Thursday and Brighton fan Jeremiah dials in to give us his view on Sunday's Premier League clash at London Stadium. As always, it's a great show with lots to discuss, so make sure you subscribe and tell your mates about how great the podcast is! It's always very much appreciated. Come on you Irons! You can follow the podcast here: Twitter: @We Are_West Ham. Facebook: We Are West Ham podcast. Instagram: @WeAreWestHamPod The lads can be found @WilliamPugh_ and @ByJamesJones. WATCH the show and subscribe to We Are West Ham's YouTube channel HERE. You can buy us a beer and support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/wearewestham.   Do SUBSCRIBE, RATE, SHARE and REVIEW the pod and tell your friends about us. You can find this podcast and keep up with all the latest West Ham news, podcasts and West Ham videos on West Ham 365.   #COYI #WHUFC #WAWH #WEAREWESTHAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by FootballInDenmark.com's Henry Nicholls to discuss ones to watch in 2022/23, Midtjylland's innovative scouting, Nordsjælland and the unique Right to Dream Academy, FK København's 2022 title win, 16-year-old Roony Bardghji and much, much more. Listen now. 00:00-04:59 – Getting into Danish football 05:00-10:16 – Brief overview of the Danish Superliga 10:17-16:15 – Right to Dream and FC Nordsjælland 16:16-22:15 – FC Midtjylland's innovative scouting 22:16-25:14 – Silkeborg IF, the surprise package 25:15-35:44 – FC København and Roony Bardghji 35:45-END – Ones to watch for the 2022/23 season

Jon Norman and Jarrod Kimber are reunited and to celebrate bring back 'Anodyne Press Conference Moment of the Day'. Henry Nicholls gets into the party spirit by providing a 'Moment of the Day' for the ages. And then Mitchell and Blundell continue their love affair and all is right with the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our last day in our Clarendon Street studios!, All Sports Report including Footy, NBA and cricket, Neil Diamond performs Sweet Caroline at Fenway Park, Friday Brag Artist - featuring Todd from Barwon Heads, Our Favourite Clarendon Street Moments - Richard Marsland's Warwick Capper Files and Billy's New Hair, social media feedback, Jackson Archer to make his debut this weekend, Johnathan Thurston previews State of Origin Game 2, Billy's Idiot Files - the best of 2022, Billy's Joke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright, who let the cat go to space? In the second episode of this 2-parter, Jack and Justin talk about the later years of space animals, from Soviet 'hooliganism' to sexy frogs. (CW: discussion of spiders from 29:13 to 35:06.) Guest vocals by Ciarán Moffatt. Bookings/other work at https://www.moffattnation.com. Insta: @moffattnation ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space is made on Kaurna, Gadigal and Wurundjeri Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nation peoples. ABOUT US: Mates in Space is a podcast about how we're going to get to space without taking all of Earth's bulls**t up with us! Each week, your hosts Jack and Justin will tell a different space story, in preparation for Australia's exciting new future among the stars. It's a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun. Mates in Space is brought to you by Ampel Audio, Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur. For more info, check out our website at http://matesin.space SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matesinspace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matesinspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatesInSpace TikTok, for some reason: https://www.tiktok.com/@matesinspace SOURCES: - NASA (1998) 'A Brief History of Animals in Space': https://history.nasa.gov/animals.html - Wikipedia, 'Animals in Space': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_space - Top Tenz (2010) 'Top 10 Animal Astronauts': https://www.toptenz.net/top-10-animals-astronauts-in-space.php - European Society of Dog and Animal Welfare (2014) 'Soviet space dogs': https://www.esdaw.eu/soviet-space-dogs.html - Habr (2018) 'The era of the dog: names and stories from space exploration in the USSR' (in Russian): https://habr.com/ru/post/374197/ - Asif Siddiqi (2000) Challenge to Apollo: the Soviet Union and the space race, 1945-1974.- The Atlantic (2013) 'The Doll That Helped the Soviets Beat the U.S. to Space': https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/03/the-doll-that-helped-the-soviets-beat-the-us-to-space/274400/ - Valentina's Corner (2016) Russian Borscht Recipe: https://valentinascorner.com/borscht/#recipe - UK National Space Centre (2018) 'Zond 5: Tortoises at the Moon': https://spacecentre.co.uk/blog-post/zond-5-tortoises-at-the-moon/ - Henry Nicholls (2011, archived) 'Cameroon's Gagarin: The Afterlife of Ham the Astrochimp': https://web.archive.org/web/20200801112111/http://thewayofthepanda.blogspot.com/2011/02/cameroons-gagarin-afterlife-of-ham.html- Washington Post (1983) 'Taxidermy Is The Wrong Stuff': https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1983/01/27/taxidermy-is-the-wrong-stuff/db9b8616-54a9-4649-80d8-9d701d64ba62/ - Newsweek (2019) 'These Are All the Animals That Have Been Launched Into Space': https://www.newsweek.com/laika-dog-all-animals-space-1469393 - Science Alert (2020) 'Spiders in Space Reveal The Weird Things That Happen to Webs in Microgravity': https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-happens-to-spiders-webs-in-space - SciShow Space (2016) 'Why We Send Animals to Space': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eisyuBseA - Animal Wire (2013) 'Zero Gravity Frogs In Space': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csVTQoAs504 - Kate Miller-Heidke (2019, instrumental version) 'Zero Gravity'.- Prokofiev (1940-44) Cinderella, Ballet Suite No. 1 Op. 107 'Cinderella Goes To The Ball'. ALT TITLE: Ben 'Tiger Loaf' GrimmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we focus mainly on New Zealand and England, as the excitement builds for the first Test at Lord's starting on 2 June. We talk about what we might have learned from the warm-up fixture against Sussex, which saw two days rained out and a solid hit out for most of the available squad. Is Michael Bracewell in serious contention to play a part in the upcoming series? And who will fill the number five spot if Henry Nicholls isn't fit for the first Test? We stay in England to discuss the first Test squad announced under Brendon McCullum, which included a couple of potential debutants in Matthew Potts and Harry Brook, plus a batting reshuffle that could see Ollie Pope at three. Before we wrap up the show with an overview of the upcoming IPL playoffs, we give a quick shout out to the legend that is Katey Martin, as well as some spin chat prompted by Ish Sodhi's move from ND to Canterbury for the 2022-23 domestic season. 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. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including chats with the recently retired Katey Martin, Black Caps' stars Lockie Ferguson, Ajaz Patel and Tim Southee, plus greats of the game like Mike Hussey, Barry Richards, Shane Bond, 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.

This week on the show we discuss the Black Caps' Test squad for the upcoming UK tour, which landed with very little fanfare and a lot of familiar names. At first glance, the expected lineup for the first Test starting on 2 June picks itself, but should Matt Henry be in the conversation? Can they find room for Ajaz Patel? And will Trent Boult and Daryl Mitchell still be at the IPL? (Since we recorded the episode, Henry Nicholls has had scans on a calf injury suffered in training, so watch out for news on that.) As the conversation turns to England, we examine recent comments made by Ben Stokes - most notably that he plans to bat at 6 and Joe Root will bat at 4 - as he starts to make his mark on the Test side. We finish the show with a quick summary of the IPL as it draws closer to the playoffs. Lippy gets excited about Devon Conway's three 50s on the bounce, but it looks like it will be too late for CSK, with Gujarat, Lucknow, Rajasthan and RCB firming as top 4 favourites. This episode is our 200th release, and as we raise the bat again we want to say another big thank you to everyone who has supported the show in any way, whether it be downloading and listening, joining the podcast as a guest or simply spreading the word to family and friends. We love recording the shows, and connecting with cricket fans and characters from all over the world has made the past few years extra special. We'll be back later in the week with the next instalment of the Top Order Podcast Hall of Fame. 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. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including chats with Mike Hussey, Matt Henry, Kristy Havill, Barry Richards, Rachin Ravindra, Jarrod Kimber 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.

Centuries from Martin Guptill and Will Young helped the Black Caps complete a series sweep against the Netherlands and send Ross Taylor out a winner.While the retiring great was dismissed for 14 in his final innings for New Zealand, it was fitting for that pair in particular to lead the way with the bat and set up a 115-run triumph at Seddon Park tonight.Guptill, who made Taylor best man at his wedding, compiled 106 for his 17th ODI ton, breaking a tie with Nathan Astle and moving second on this country's all-time standings. Young, whose playing time would likely increase in Taylor's absence, cracked 120 for his second century of the series and second of his career.The pair put on 203 runs from 205 balls for the second wicket, laying the platform for the Black Caps to make 333-8.In reply, the Netherlands were dismissed for 218 in the 43rd over as New Zealand ended a disrupted summer with a 3-0 victory over the minnows.That result was rarely in doubt, with the Dutch proving competitive in their first series against the Black Caps but only briefly threatening an upset.That was snuffed out when Tom Latham's ton pulled his side out of a 32-5 hole in the second match at Seddon Park, where Guptill and Young also found the conditions to their liking today.After a faint edge saw Henry Nicholls depart in the fifth over, Guptill slowly found his timing and reached 50 by pulling for six. Young then followed him to the milestone in the 35th over as the Black Caps reached 122-1 at the halfway mark.Guptill soon surpassed 7000 ODI runs, the fourth Kiwi to achieve that feat after Taylor, Stephen Fleming and Astle, before bringing up a 119-ball ton with another six.That was followed by the wicket the crowd wanted, with Taylor coming to the crease in time to congratulate Young for reaching three figures from 102 deliveries.Unfortunately for the fans, Taylor's stay was brief and his wicket saw the Black Caps lose 4-14. But the damage had been done and some late hitting from Doug Bracewell carried the total out of the tourists' reach.That was despite a fine opening knock from Stephan Myburgh, who followed Taylor into ODI retirement by smashing 64 from 43 balls.His dismissal by Colin de Grandhomme saw the chase falter before Matt Henry took four wickets to close out the victory, one eventually completed by a Taylor catch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black caps batter Henry Nicholls catches up with Jason ahead of the one-day series against the Netherlands. LISTEN ABOVE 

Kamila Valieva is out of the Winter Olympics.The Russian figure skater had an error-filled performance that saw her hit the ice five times.However, reaction to her elimination has been polarising in midst of her being at the centre of a doping scandal.The All Blacks have been able to reach a deal with Silver Lake.The American investment firm will invest $200 million in a new commercial entity that will house all revenue-generating assets of NZR, with additional co-investment of up to $100 million to be offered to New Zealand-based institutional investors later in 2022.The Black Caps are on the brink of an emphatic victory over South Africa in their test in Christchurch.Matt Henry took 7 for 23 as South Africa were bowled out for 95 before the Black Caps put up a high target of 482, with Henry Nicholls scoring 105.South Africa are 34/3 at the end of Day 2.  Phil Gifford and Abby Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week's sports news

Blackcaps batsman Henry Nicholls joined the programme to preview the Blackcaps first test against South Africa. LISTEN ABOVE 

Another historic day for Ajaz Patel was not enough to prevent India from edging closer to a crushing second-test victory in Mumbai. Patel picked up four more wickets to go with the perfect 10 he took in the first innings as India declared on 276-7 midway through the third day. That gave the hosts a commanding 539-run lead and, in the half hour before tea, Tom Latham was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin for six. Will Young (20) and Ross Taylor (six) departed quickly after tea, but Daryl Mitchell (60) and Henry Nicholls (36 not out) added 73 for the fourth wicket to wrestle back some respectability and send the test to the fourth day. Mitchell fell in the final hour though, as did Tom Blundell, run out for a duck in a shocking mix-up, leaving the Black Caps at 140-5, a whopping 400 runs away from victory and staring down the barrel of one of their largest defeats. India have left the Black Caps in a tangle after three days of the second test. Photo / AP The series will almost certainly belong to India but, in an unceasing schedule of international cricket, few will remember their 1-0 triumph once the next fixtures begin. What will live long in the memory is the remarkable efforts of Patel. After snaring four scalps on day one and completing the full first-innings set with six more on day two, Patel's one-man show rolled on during day three. His four wickets gave him overall figures of 14-225, leaving him behind only Sir Richard Hadlee's 15-123 against Australia in 1985 as the second-best match analysis by a New Zealand bowler. Patel's performance also counted as the best in tests against India - overtaking Ian Botham's 13-wicket haul in 1980 - which would have been impossible for him to imagine when growing up in Mumbai.  Ajaz Patel finished with 14 wickets. Photo / Photosport Although the spinner would have preferred his production lead to a different outcome, that was never likely after New Zealand, in reply to 325, had been skittled for 62 on day two. India had the match essentially won when they reached stumps on 69-0, choosing to spend day three racking up time in the middle ahead of a series against South Africa. That glorified batting practice at least presented Patel with the opportunity to add to his haul, one he seized before long. At the risk of being repetitive Patel was the only New Zealand bowler to enjoy success in the first session, the 33-year-old continuing to feast on the home cooking while his teammates found it a little less palatable. There were few signs of a comedown from his incredible high as Patel opened the bowling, sending down 12 consecutive overs while taking two more wickets. Mayank Agarwal was the first to go, holing out to Will Young. Cheteshwar Pujara then gave Patel an even dozen, edging a low catch to Ross Taylor as the hosts advanced to lunch on 142-2. Patel finally received a break from the bowling crease in the second session and, after 170 overs across both innings, another New Zealand bowler finally chipped in, Rachin Ravindra picking up his first test wickets to finish with 3-56. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, left, celebrates the dismissal of India's Virat Kohli with his teammates. Photo / AP But Patel wouldn't stay out of the action for long, needing two balls upon his reintroduction to remove Shreyas Iyer before making Jayant Yadav his 14th and final victim. 

The Black Caps will begin the defence of their ICC World Test Championship title without the services of two of its best players, after Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme ruled themselves out of the upcoming series against India.A 15-strong squad has been named for the two-Test series - to be played in Kanpur from November 25-29 and Mumbai from December 3-7 - that features five spin options; including 21-year-old Rachin Ravindra who has the opportunity to make his Test debut.However, both Boult and de Grandhomme - two of the side's best performers over the past several years - have decided to opt out of the tour due to concerns over the amount of time that would be required to be spent in Covid quarantine facilities.Black Caps coach Gary Stead said their decisions were completely understandable as player welfare is paramount within the side."Trent has already spent the best part of 60 days in hard managed isolation this year, while Colin had been on the road since May until recently returning home from Pakistan," Stead stated in a press release."From talking to both players it was clear the best option for them was to be left out of this Test tour and for them to instead focus on being ready for the New Zealand home summer."The loss of Boult and De Grandhomme opens up an opportunity for the likes of Ravindra and all-rounders Glenn Phillips and Will Somerville.All three provide spin options for the Black Caps alongside recent regulars - conditions dependent - Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner.The rest of the squad has a familiar feel with the regular Test top five and Will Young filling the batting positions, and Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Kyle Jamieson providing the pace options.This series will also be the first without wicket-keeping stalwart BJ Watling after he retired following the WTC final win in England, with Tom Blundell set to take over the Test gloves.Stead said they'd very much taken a horses-for-courses approach when picking the tour squad."Touring India is one of the greatest experiences in cricket and I know our guys are really looking forward to the challenge," he said."It's fair to say we're expecting spin-friendly conditions and it's great to have a range of options in this department."The success of our spinners on recent tours to the sub-continent has been encouraging and we hope they can once again feature prominently."It's really exciting to begin the second instalment of the WTC and we know there'll be an extra incentive for all the teams we play following our win in the inaugural competition."Despite being the reigning World Test Championship champions, the Black Caps have never won a Test series on Indian soil.Meanwhile, the Black Caps will first face India in three T20 Internationals on November 17, 19 and 21 – with the current T20 World Cup squad carrying on for that series.Black Caps Test squad: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Will Somerville, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, Will Young.T20 squad: Kane Williamson (c), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.

Blackcaps Batsman Henry Nicholls joined the programme live from Pakistan ahead of their first ODI on Friday night NZT. LISTEN ABOVE 

How things can change in just three games.After an embarrassing first-up capitulation and the last-ball loss that followed, the Black Caps have gone full circle to spin their way to a crunching 52-run win in their third Twenty20 against Bangladesh, and stay alive in the five-match series.A rapid adaption to the conditions in Dhaka has caused the drastic turnaround, and after the bowlers showed promise in the first two clashes on the slow spinning wickets, this time the batsmen and the fielders backed them up in a display that earned Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie their first international victories.They were key contributors to the win as well, with Ravindra hitting 20 before taking a miserly 1-13 from his four overs, while McConchie returned his best T20 figures in his professional career with 3-15.Add in the star turn of Ajaz Patel, with 4-16, and the Black Caps ripped through Bangladesh for 76, a statement performance from a second-string team against a full-strength Bangladeshi side in their home conditions, and a result that continues a terrific turnaround.Playing on the same pitch that saw them routed for 60 in the opener, the Black Caps batsmen showed sharper skills to compile a total that looked maybe a touch below par, but still competitive.Coach Glenn Pocknall made the correct call by bringing in explosive opener Finn Allen at the expense of one of the many seamers in the squad, and after being 9-4 in the first match, in the third match the Black Caps had bashed 11 off the opening over.Allen's innings only lasted 10 balls, but he still showcased the immense promise he has as New Zealand's long-term opener in his breezy 15, while Ravindra and Will Young (both hitting 20 at a run-a-ball) managed to provide the Black Caps with their first platform of the tour.It nearly went to waste. Colin de Grandhomme and Tom Latham both departed cheaply, before Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell attempted a dangerous rebuild, with the Black Caps going 45 balls between boundaries as they creaked to 88-5 with just four overs remaining.It was a mighty risk – with the big-hitting talents of McConchie and Scott Kuggeleijn still to come and more than capable of scoring quickly, it seemed a classic case of senior batsmen overestimating the importance of their wicket, and playing too conservatively.Had things gone awry with Blundell on 12 off 19 balls, the game may have shifted, but Nicholls and Blundell managed to execute their plan to near-perfection, smashing 40 off the last four overs in a 66-run stand off 57 balls that dragged the Black Caps to a defendable total.Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell battled through for a pivotal partnership. Photo / PhotosportA loose start with the ball had Bangladesh well on their way at 23-0 after just 2.3 overs, but Liton Das was trapped lbw by McConchie, and from there it was remarkably one-way traffic.Patel leaked seven runs from his first over but took two wickets in his second, including the prized scalp of Shakib Al Hasan, who took a wild slog off the second ball he saw and was caught at long-on.Under fairly limited run-rate pressure, some of the early Bangladeshi batting was a bit baffling, but unlike in the second T20, this time the fielders didn't let the bowlers down, and made the hosts pay.Nicholls took two sharp low catches inside the circle, one of them to remove Mahmudullah as Patel took two wickets in two balls, reducing Bangladesh to 44-6 after 10 overs.From there, the result was never in doubt, and perhaps the greatest sign of New Zealand's all-around improvements came from Blundell, who made amends for his Friday fielding foibles with a superb tumbling catch in the deep, as the Black Caps cruised to a victory that has reignited the series.Text by Niall Anderson, NZ Herald

Catch the full show of SENZ's Afternoons with Staffy for August 31st, 2021 where Staf talks to NZ Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol on Moana Pasifika, former head of NRL referees Bill Harrigan on the state of officiating in the game, Victor Waters from TVNZ on all things Premier League, and Henry Nicholls out of the Blackcaps ahead of their five-match T20 series against Bangladesh.

Staffy Chats to Blackscaps batsman Henry Nicholls ahead of the Bangladesh T20 series kicking off tomorrow night.

Henry Nicholls aka Hairy Nipples joined Matt & Jerry on the Hauraki Breakfast live from MIQ to talk about the historic Black Caps victory, how nervous he was during the run chase, what the celebrations were like and what his plan is for two weeks in isolation...Plus, they put him through a game of Mastermind with the expert topic of "Henry Nicholls" to find out how much he knew about his own cricket stats...

Henry Nicholls aka Hairy Nipples joined Matt & Jerry on the Hauraki Breakfast live from MIQ to talk about the historic Black Caps victory, how nervous he was during the run chase, what the celebrations were like and what his plan is for two weeks in isolation...Plus, they put him through a game of Mastermind with the expert topic of "Henry Nicholls" to find out how much he knew about his own cricket stats...

Henry Nicholls aka Hairy Nipples joined Matt & Jerry on the Hauraki Breakfast live from MIQ to talk about the historic Black Caps victory, how nervous he was during the run chase, what the celebrations were like and what his plan is for two weeks in isolation...Plus, they put him through a game of Mastermind with the expert topic of "Henry Nicholls" to find out how much he knew about his own cricket stats...

On today's show the boys catch up with Henry Nicholls, Matt hangs Jerry out like an old man's nappy and Beer & Pie July is underway!

As of this writing, it has been three days since the Icelandic newspaper Stundin broke the story that a key witness in the US government's case against Julian Assange had fabricated allegations against the WikiLeaks founder. And yet, somehow, Assange is still in prison.  Weirder still, not one major western media outlet outside of Iceland has reported on this massive and entirely legitimate news story. A search brings up coverage by Icelandic media, by Russian media, and by smaller western outlets like Democracy Now, World Socialist Website, Consortium News, Zero Hedge and some others, but as of this writing this story has been completely ignored by all major outlets who are ostensibly responsible for informing the public in the western world.  Reading by Tim Foley. Article with links and sources: https://caitlinjohnstone.substack.com/p/the-weird-creepy-media-blackout-on Featured image by Henry Nicholls, Creative Commons 4.0

text by NZ HeraldIndia have seized the initiative in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand by naming their starting XI a day early.That's despite rain pouring at the venue, and the whole first day in doubt due to the forecast.India have opted for two spinning all-rounders and three seamers, paying no attention to the conditions or the "green tinge", as Black Caps captain Kane Williamson described, to the pitch.Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be the rare spin pairing for India as captain Virat Kohli shrugged off the rainy forecast which could see a washout on the first day set to begin tonight."It does not change anything from our point of view as a team," Kohli said. "For us it's about covering all bases and making sure that we take the strongest side that we can on the park that gives us batting depth and gives us enough bowling options as well."We are quite clear in terms of what we want to do. Forecast is not something we're focussed on. We're not thinking too much about what might change. Regardless of what we do, we have our bases covered and we know that very well."We're not bothered about what the weather holds and if we need to change the outlook of the team altogether, no. Obviously how you approach the game and the decisions that you make day-to-day, they obviously alter when the conditions are different, but not your whole team altogether."Williamson, on the other hand, has decided to keep his cards close to his chest, with New Zealand deciding to wait on the weather conditions before unveiling their XV."Just with the weather around, we want to get a closer look at the surface. It's raining now so we'll have a look in the morning," he said."There is a little green tinge [on the pitch], but there's not a huge amount of grass on it."Often we see in this part of the world the conditions suiting seam bowlers, particularly when the ball's new."However, as we saw in the last two games [against England], spin also came into it."I'm sure there will be a little bit there for everyone, and it'll just be about focusing on what we can control within our group and doing that to the best of our ability."It looks like a pretty fair surface. Both teams have a number of strengths in a number of areas so it should be a really good contest."Williamson had an injection to help treat an elbow issue that kept him out of the second test against England in Edgbaston, but he says he's ready to go for the final."The injection has helped somewhat so that's positive and fine to go for this game."Meanwhile, Kohli isn't buying the Black Caps' "nice guys" label, saying he respects New Zealand as a team but will only focus on what happens on the field."I don't really understand this term that was used, I don't think any other team has bad guys in their team," he said when asked about the Black Caps' reputation off the field."It's something that we're not thinking about. For us it is a team that we're playing against, an opposition that we will be squaring up against that has a lot of quality players, but the other stuff which is off the field does not filter onto the field."On the field we're very professional and we know exactly how we're going to play and what we need to do on the field. Yes we get along very well off the field but when you step across the line then it's business at the end of the day and we have to deal with it accordingly."It's pretty serious stuff out there. It's not something that is fun and games and is played at a very low voltage environment. Obviously this is a huge game, a huge test match and we are certainly looking forward to an opportunity that we've been waiting for for a few years now."Black Caps (four to be omitted): Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Matt Henry, Ajaz PatelIndia: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit S...

Matt Henry, Neil Wagner and Ajaz Patel have bowled New Zealand to the brink of a stunning test series win over England.The trio combined for eight wickets in a remarkable spell on day three of the second test, with Trent Boult adding one for good measure as England finished the day a miserable 122-9, leading by just 37 runs as victory looms for the Black Caps.While a test series victory – which would be their first in England this century – was always possible, plausible even, the dominance this Black Caps team produced on day three, especially without some frontline stars, was extraordinary.Yes, this is a under-strength English side, but New Zealand are missing Kane Williamson, BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee - a rather significant 292 tests of experience.You could barely notice they were missing based on the performance of their replacements on day three, with three wickets apiece to Henry and Wagner being complemented by two from Patel as a simple path emerged to a test win in England – just their sixth in history.To make it more remarkable, this was a day that could have ended poorly for New Zealand, after a middle-order collapse.Resuming at 229-3, New Zealand had eased to 292-3, before losing their last seven wickets for 96 runs to go into the second innings with a lead of 85.Having struggled at the start of his innings, Ross Taylor looked more like his old self to begin day three, bringing up his second 50 in his last 15 test innings with some more assured, yet still aggressive strokeplay.He offered a chance on 68 before departing on 80, caught behind flashing outside off, and that sparked a tumble of wickets.Henry Nicholls (21) gloved one down legside to the keeper, while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell missed their final opportunity to put their hand up for the World Test Championship final.Mitchell departed for six, pulling a long-hop straight to short midwicket, and while Blundell made 34, he was dropped third ball and has put in a mixed display behind the stumps, making the selection of Watling, if fit, an easy choice for the selectors next week.Patel, however, strengthened his case for selection, following up his two first-innings wickets with a pleasant 20 at No 10 that showed the tail would not necessarily be dramatically lengthened by his inclusion.He and Boult added 27 for the last wicket which gave the bowlers a better buffer – one that became increasingly daunting for England as the Kiwi bowlers tore them to shreds.Henry did the most damage, removing Rory Burns second ball to an excellent Tom Latham catch at second slip, before Mitchell showed safe hands to pocket the wicket of Dom Sibley at third slip.Zak Crawley followed, trapped lbw, and England were in dire straits at 30-3.Just as thoughts turned to how Henry could be crammed in to a jam-packed bowling equation for next week's final against India – in place of Wagner, perhaps? – Wagner showed just how difficult the next few days will be for the New Zealand selectors.Brought on in the 14th over, by the end of the 18th Wagner had two scalps to remind everyone of his value, trapping Ollie Pope lbw with his familiar inswinger, before having Dan Lawrence caught behind.And then, as if there weren't enough (welcome) selection headaches for Gary Stead and Williamson, the impressive Patel got in the action, bowling James Bracey before removing England's last hope, skipper Joe Root, caught behind.A quick 44-run stand between Olly Stone and Mark Wood ensured New Zealand will have to bat again, but with just one England wicket remaining, and a fourth-innings target unlikely to surpass 50, a special victory awaits for the Black Caps.text by Niall Anderson, NZ Herald

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.

The Black Caps make their long-awaited return to the crease at Lord's in the first of two test matches against England that will precede the inaugural World Test Championship final.It has been 62 days since New Zealand last played, which was a comfortable Twenty20 victory over Bangladesh at Eden Park.The time in between has been dominated by Covid-19 chaos in India that interrupted and ultimately suspended the Indian Premier League, halting preparation for many Black Caps test squad members who were plying their trade in the shorter format for the meantime.However, apart from the absence of paceman Trent Boult, coach Gary Stead has a full squad at his disposal, but one that comes with a handful of selection stumpers.Kane Williamson revealed this morning that Devon Conway gets the nod ahead of Will Young and Tom Blundell at the top of the batting order to partner Tom Latham.Conway's dominance in first-class cricket, coupled with his strong form to begin his international white-ball career, is plenty of evidence he can handle the task of opening or acting as a higher-order batsman in tests.Colin de Grandhomme's return from ankle surgery paves the way for arguably the country's top all-rounder to restake his claim in the international side. However, he is not fully fit to carry a heavy bowling load.Boult's arrival in England on Friday means he could suit up for the second test at Edgbaston, but Stead has all but ruled out such a selection, with the 31-year-old set to go into the World Test Championship final cold."I don't think you will see Trent in the two test matches here. We're looking to have him ready for the World Test Championship final," Stead said."He's at home; he's had a week bowling there which is great, after a fair amount of isolation time at the end of the IPL."Matt Henry has been given the nod in the 12-man squad ahead of Doug Bracewell and Jacob Duffy as a possible a straight swap with Boult, or they could opt for a spinner in Mitchell Santner."The Lord's pitch has a green tinge two days out – it's been cut to 6mm. We're used to a lot more grass so it certainly looks different," he adds.The Black Caps will have to run out onto a ground that, last time they were there, was the scene of utter heartbreak in the form of the 2019 Cricket World Cup final.But the super over defeat was over two years ago now, and coach Gary Stead believes there will be no hangover from the match."We've won and lost at most grounds around the world - it won't have much bearing on this game," he said.As well as painful World Cup memories, New Zealand also have historical demons to contend with. Since their first tour in 1931, they've played 17 tests on the famed pitch and won just once, under the captaincy of Stephen Fleming in 1999, where opener Matt Horne hit one of his four career tons with 100 off 224 balls.Schedule:England v Black Caps, first test, Lord's, starting Wednesday June 2 at 10pm.Teams:Black Caps (probable): Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry (12th man).England squad: Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Dan Lawrence, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (c), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, James Bracey, Sam Billings, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Olly Stone, Stuart Broad.

Full show notes, transcript, music credits and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzipGenetics Unzipped is written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Hannah Varrall. With additional research and scripting by Henry Nicholls.This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies in the world dedicated to supporting and promoting the research, teaching and application of genetics.

Dive into some more Variety Show goodness, beginning with a Shakespearean Baggie of Mindfulness (1:32) before the ol' 1332 Hot Takes come firing in, from complaints about refereeing complaints to Blues/Warriors similarities (2:51). Vitamin Stats serve up some Blackcaps ODI debutants and some Benji Marshall Evergreenery (8:39) and then we go Deep in the Mangroves with Carrom Balls and Canterbury Sports (15:26). Finish This Sentence has a Premiership football feel, as well as Henry Nicholls (21:59) and then some Jams (29:51) and a bit of On The Radar (33:26).

There's plenty to talk about this week and we start the show with a bang, reliving Kieron Pollard's six sixes off an Akila Dananjaya over. South Africa named new captains, Cameron Green scored some runs and Canterbury added another trophy to their cabinet thanks to a hundred from Henry Nicholls and some big bombs from Ken McClure. After New Zealand sealed the T20 series against Australia with an impressive turnaround in Game 5 (17.45), we discuss Devon Conway's elevation to open, Aaron Finch's return to form, what both teams have learned and how they might line up at the T20 World Cup later this year. Binksy gets a chance to highlight more impressive English performances against the White Ferns (39.50), but when it comes to the men, Joe Root might be the only one to come out unscathed as we look back on the 4th Test between India and England (42.50). There's stats galore, Axar Patel is the greatest bowler to have played the game, Ravi Ashwin took 400 wickets in the series, Rishabh Pant gets a rap for his work behind the stumps and we look ahead to the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. If you enjoyed the show, one way you can support us is to check out http://manscaped.com/ (http://manscaped.com/). As a listener of the show, you'll get 20% off + free shipping with the code: TOPORDER. Please also take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (https://twitter.com/toporderpod?lang=en (@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 us. And you're new to the show, check out our back catalogue. You'll find plenty of timeless interviews with current players, legends, journalists and characters from all over 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 or on any of our social channels. Thanks for listening.

New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls on their journey to the top of the world Test rankings ahead of bigger, richer cricket nations like India, Australia and England. Reaction to an impressive debut for Australia opening batsman Will Pucovski in the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. And the Nepalese cricket club in Tasmania that finally have their own home ground. Photo: Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum (Getty Images)

The Black Caps test cricket team can officially call themselves the best in the world - with yesterday's comprehensive win over Pakistan moving New Zealand to number one in the world test rankings for the first time. The victory in Christchurch by an innings and 176 runs came courtesy of some standout performances - 11 wickets in the match for new bowling sensation Kyle Jamieson, Kane Williamson's double-hundred, and centuries to Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell. Cricket commentator and the "voice of New Zealand Cricket" Bryan Waddle puts this win, and the new world ranking, into perspective.

In this jam-packed episode of the Top Order Podcast, we take a look at the past week, updating the goings on in the Ford Trophy, BBL10, the England squad to Sri Lanka and the burgeoning international schedule. As we move to the Black Caps v West Indies series, we discuss Henry Nicholls' big score and what that means for Will Young and Devon Conway — how long will they have to wait for an extended opportunity? We gush over the incredible talents of Kyle Jamieson — will New Zealand ever play another spinner in home conditions? Neil Wagner receives praise for both bat and ball in his 50th Test, and in light of the West Indies' disappointing performance, we ask whether they can take anything positive from the tour and debate the idea of tiers at Test level. After their demolition of the West Indies, the Black Caps move swiftly to the challenge of Pakistan. We discuss the omission of Ross Taylor from the T20 side, the return of Todd Astle and a potential debut for Jacob Duffy, before Raj gets excited about the prospect of New Zealand's top 4 and Baldy gets excited about saying the name Shaheen Shah Afridi for the new few weeks. Injuries look set to play a big part in the series, however, as worrying news about Lockie Ferguson and a fractured thumb for Babar Azam wipe out two key players. We wrap up the show with our predictions for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as concussion further disrupts the build up. The lads weigh in on the key selection debates — Pant v Saha, Shaw v Gill and the Australian top order — Lippy gives a shout out to Jasprit Bumrah's skills with the willow, before asking whether India can truly challenge an Australian side that has been a juggernaut at home in recent times. If you're a new listener to the podcast, check out the back catalogue. There's plenty more timeless interviews with current players, legends and characters from all over the cricketing world. Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter, Facebook & 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 or @toporderpod on our social channels. With so much cricket going on right now, we'd love to hear what you'd most like us to focus on. Thanks for listening.

A half century from Henry Nicholls has helped the Black Caps recover from a wobbly start in their second test against the West Indies. At lunch, New Zealand were 82 for 3 - and have spent the afternoon battling back. Barry Guy is at the Basin Reserve and joins us with the details.

We start our This Week in Cricket by outlining the WBBL semi-finalists before Lippy wraps the first four rounds of the Plunket Shield, which sees Canterbury well on top at the halfway stage. Baldy and Raj explain the new BBL innovations - are they fun, or just confusing? - and Binksy runs the rule over Sam Billings' comment that the England limited-overs side is one of the hardest teams in the world to get into right now. In the second part of the show, we look ahead to the upcoming Black Caps/West Indies tour. How much rotation will we see during the T20 series? Which NZ fringe players will improve their stock? Why is the Test series so important? Has the emergence of Devon Conway made Will Young underrated? Can Kyle Jamieson unseat the incumbent pace trio? Plus Tom Blundell's role, pressure on Henry Nicholls, predictions, banter and more in this wide-ranging chat as we get excited about the start of the international summer. If you're a new listener to the podcast, check out the back catalogue. There's plenty more timeless interviews with current players, legends and characters from all over the cricketing world. Please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter, Facebook & 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 or @toporderpod on our social channels.Thanks for listening.

Martin Devlin chats to Black Caps batsmen Henry Nicholls ahead of the start of a players training camp starting this week, the first time the boys have been together since Covid 19. 

Prior to starting his next podcast series, Shaun wanted to share his top key takeaways from his first two podcast seasons; Season 1: Inspiration Leaders and Season 2: Debunking your growth mindset.

The Black Caps have axed Mitchell Santner from their test squad to play India.It was just over two months ago that Santner inspired the Black Caps to their 99th test victory, but his struggles in their subsequent failures to reach three figures have seen him dropped from the side.A maiden test century – 126 – and three fourth-innings wickets against England at Mount Maunganui made it seem as if Santner had finally delivered on his all-round potential, but in the three tests since then has taken two wickets while leaking 338 runs, and scored just 55 runs in five innings.His battles with the ball culminated in wicketkeeper Tom Blundell being preferred to roll the arm over for a stint during the Boxing Day test, before illness meant Santner played no part in the third test in Sydney, as Todd Astle and Will Somerville were preferred.However, the red-ball retirement of Astle and injury to Somerville meant that Santner had a chance of retaining his spot in the squad for the two tests against India, but the selectors have opted for Ajaz Patel instead.Patel may not even play against the world's best test side – his prior two appearances at the Basin Reserve and Hagley Oval, where the two tests are being held, produced no wickets in 40 overs - but he proved economical in those stints.That has usually been Santner's strength – offering restrictive bowling lines on unfriendly wickets, as well as a lineup-balancing batting option. But, with the all-rounder having struggled for economy and runs in Australia, it weakened his argument for selection, with Patel earning the sole spinning spot.Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Patel's domestic track record as wicket-taking threat gave him the nod."Ajaz has done really well for us in the past in overseas conditions, but we look at his domestic form and it's very good. It's a slight change of role in what we're looking for – that position is one is which we're trying to take wickets."If the Black Caps opt to bypass Patel and play four seamers - a distinct possibility at the Basin Reserve - a test debut could be in order for Kyle Jamieson. Lockie Ferguson's return to domestic one-day cricket after a calf injury was not enough to prepare him for two tests, while Jamieson has been picked over Matt Henry and his 50.1 test bowling average.Trent Boult has been ruled fit however, and will link up with usual seam-bowling partners Neil Wagner and Tim Southee, while Daryl Mitchell will provide options as squad cover after a strong test debut with the bat in against England Hamilton, and impressive recent form for the New Zealand XI and New Zealand A.After his MCG century, Blundell will remain at the top of the order alongside Tom Latham, with Jeet Raval dropped.Stead acknowledged some tough decisions had to be made, with Jamieson edging out Henry thanks to the point of difference his pace and height provides."Kyle will offer us a point of difference with the bounce he could extract on what is traditionally a good surface in Wellington."With a squad of 13 we've put a priority on balance and making sure we have the needed variety and different options depending on the pitch conditions at the Basin Reserve."The first test begins in Wellington on Friday, with the second in Christchurch the following Saturday.Black Caps squad: Kane Williamson ©, Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling. 

Blackcaps opener Henry Nicholls puts a bow on the whitewash over India.

Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the third Domain Test at the SCG, talk New Year's resolutions and break down the wicket of Henry Nicholls at the MCG

One's the shortest man in the team, the other's known as "the big man". The big man is one of the most destructive short-form hitters in the world. His partner in crime is arguably a third-choice selection for his provincial Twenty20 side.As individual cricketers, they couldn't be more different. But together, the ultimate odd couple of BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme have once again delivered for the Black Caps as they fought their way back into a dominant position against England in the first test at Mount Maunganui.Just how dominant will be determined tomorrow – the Black Caps will likely bat on as long as possible, building a substantial lead before trying to roll England in the later stages of the test. But, having started the day trailing by 209 runs with only six wickets remaining, the Black Caps now lead by 41 runs, and still have four wickets remaining.Watling produced the first test century at Bay Oval as he finished the day unbeaten on 119, and he had the perfect foil in de Grandhomme, whose 65 was pivotal in moving the hosts from a position of uncertainty, into one of dominance.The pair added 119 for the sixth wicket, and with contributions from Henry Nicholls (41) and Mitchell Santner (31 not out), the Black Caps frustrated an English bowling attack who offered little on a docile pitch. That factor means a draw still looms as the probable result, unless the New Zealand seamers can produce something that Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Stuart Broad could not.They'd do well to emulate the fighting qualities personified by Watling, who produced his eighth test century, and second on the trot. It was typical Watling – there weren't many shots you'll be remembering for their beauty, but his technique was sound, application flawless, and temperament as cool as ever.He offered one chance, on 31 – Ben Stokes dropping a regulation catch at first slip off Joe Root – and was on the right side of two lbw reviews from the bowling of Archer, but mostly, the fielders' relationship with the ball when Watling was batting was simply to turn around and chase as it zipped along the Bay Oval outfield.De Grandhomme was similarly – and much more surprisingly – circumspect. The usually aggressive all-rounder took 14 deliveries to get off the mark, and after some early inside edges as he struggled for timing against Curran, the man with the "see ball, hit ball" philosophy did just that.A man for home conditions, de Grandhomme swatted Archer for six over square leg, but largely kept things along the ground, content to drive through the covers and accumulate singles when on offer.The pair were so effective at accumulation that nearly 90 minutes went by in the second session before England bowled a maiden – a stark contrast to the first hour, where it took 41 minutes for a boundary, and just 26 runs were produced.That was Watling as his blocking best, while Nicholls made a handy contribution before being trapped lbw by Root. 80 runs came from 32 overs in the first session, but having resumed seriously in arrears, it was all valuable stuff, even more so when Watling and de Grandhomme were unbroken in the second session, adding 92.BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme celebrate their partnership. Photo / PhotosportTheir resistance ended the first ball after tea – de Grandhomme cutting Stokes to point, where Dom Sibley got down low to take a superb one-handed snare inches from the ground – but Santner ducked, weaved and fended his way to 31 scratchy but important runs, somehow surviving 103 balls to reach stumps, as the Black Caps hit the front.After the first four partnerships failed to surpass 54, the Black Caps middle order put together stands of 70, 116 and an unbroken 78, and the common thread was Watling, who earned his just rewards when he scampered a single to short midwicket to bring up his century off 251 balls.A standing ovation awaited him, and a rare running fist pump showed just how much it meant, not only to W...

El reputado periodista científico británico Henry Nicholls es el protagonista de esta nueva edición del ciclo "El futuro X venir", que Fundación Telefónica celebra en el auditorio de su Espacio. Nicholls presenta su nueva obra, "Duérmete ya", en la que ahonda en sus últmos descubrimientos en torno a todo lo relacionado con los trastornos del sueño. Una aventura que comenzó hace varias décadas tras preguntarse "¿Por qué dormimos?" y que le ha llevado a convertirse en uno de los mayores expertos en este tipo de trastornos. Más información en https://espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/evento/duermete-ya-con-henry-nicholls/ Encuentros es un podcast producido por Cuonda y Fundación Telefónica, con música de DJ Moderno cedida bajo licencia CC y conducido por Luis Quevedo y Sergio F. Núñez. Si quieres conocer más sobre Fundación Telefónica y sus actividades, visita www.fundaciontelefonica.com y en sus redes sociales (@fundacionTef y @EspacioFTef).

El reputado periodista científico británico Henry Nicholls es el protagonista de esta nueva edición del ciclo "El futuro X venir", que Fundación Telefónica celebra en el auditorio de su Espacio. Nicholls presenta su nueva obra, "Duérmete ya", en la que ahonda en sus últmos descubrimientos en torno a todo lo relacionado con los trastornos del sueño. Una aventura que comenzó hace varias décadas tras preguntarse "¿Por qué dormimos?" y que le ha llevado a convertirse en uno de los mayores expertos en este tipo de trastornos. Más información en https://espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/evento/duermete-ya-con-henry-nicholls/ Encuentros es un podcast producido por Cuonda y Fundación Telefónica, con música de DJ Moderno cedida bajo licencia CC y conducido por Luis Quevedo y Sergio F. Núñez. Si quieres conocer más sobre Fundación Telefónica y sus actividades, visita www.fundaciontelefonica.com y en sus redes sociales (@fundacionTef y @EspacioFTef).

El reputado periodista científico británico Henry Nicholls es el protagonista de esta nueva edición del ciclo "El futuro X venir", que Fundación Telefónica celebra en el auditorio de su Espacio. Nicholls presenta su nueva obra, "Duérmete ya", en la que ahonda en sus últmos descubrimientos en torno a todo lo relacionado con los trastornos del sueño. Una aventura que comenzó hace varias décadas tras preguntarse "¿Por qué dormimos?" y que le ha llevado a convertirse en uno de los mayores expertos en este tipo de trastornos. Más información en https://espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/evento/duermete-ya-con-henry-nicholls/ Encuentros es un podcast producido por Cuonda y Fundación Telefónica, con música de DJ Moderno cedida bajo licencia CC y conducido por Luis Quevedo y Sergio F. Núñez. Si quieres conocer más sobre Fundación Telefónica y sus actividades, visita www.fundaciontelefonica.com y en sus redes sociales (@fundacionTef y @EspacioFTef).

PRESENTACIÓN LIBROS 00:01:50 Duérmete ya (Henry Nicholls) 00:06:10 Las dos señoras Grenville (Dominick Dunne) 00:09:20 El Rey recibe (Eduardo Mendoza) 00:11:28 Los testamentos (Margaret Atwood) 00:14:10 Canción dulce (Leila Slimani) 00:16:38 Un fin de semana (Peter Cameron) 00:18:19 El instituto (Stephen King) PELÍCULAS 00:22:37 Así nos ven ahora 00:26:40 Beatiful Boy 00:28:03 It, partes 1 y 2 00:33:50 Midsommar 00:37:20 Downton Abbey 00:42:05 Familia al instante 00:43:32 Ad astra 00:45:54 El candidato SERIES 00:48:50 Heridas abiertas 00:51:20 The Family 00:54:52 La catedral del mar 00:58:05 Creedme (libro y serie) 01:07:09 Cristal Oscuro: La era de la resistencia 01:09:25 The Boys (T1) 01:13:06 Ramy (T1) 01:16:00 Élite (T1-T2) 01:22:10 Mentes criminales (T10) En este programa suenan: Radical Opinion (Archers) / Place on Fire (Creo) / Siesta (Jahzzar) / Parisian (Kevin MacLeod) / I saw you on TV (Jahzzar) / Bicycle Waltz (Goodbye Kumiko)

Black Caps batsman Henry Nicholls joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk about the Black Caps loss to Sri Lanka in the opening test of their series.Sri Lanka came away with a six wicket win in Galle, successfully chasing New Zealand's total of 268 in the fourth innings Having won five consecutive test series, New Zealand had an opportunity to be ranked World No 1 for the first time in their test history, if they managed to beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in their two-test series.

Things have been "hot and steamy" in the Black Caps camp as they prepare for their test series in Sri Lanka.Less than one month on from controversially falling short to England in the Cricket World Cup grand final, the Black Caps are set for their first taste of the inaugural World Test Championship with a two-test series tipping off next week.But having delivered a 10-wicket thumping of Sri Lanka in the World Cup, it likely won't be the opposition that leaves the Black Caps sweating.Instead, the heat and humidity has so far proved most challenging during training, Black Caps' bowler Neil Wagner says."You feel like you've literally jumped in a swimming pool with your clothes on," Wagner said following a training session."[It's] pretty hot and steamy at the moment, very humid ... It seems to be a bit more sweaty and a bit more tacky around here."It's pretty tough to obviously stay dry and [we've] got to take fluids in the whole time. It's pretty wet, pretty sticky and it's going to be challenging but all the boys know what they're up for."The Black Caps posted a video to Instagram yesterday with the temperature recorded as 31 degrees and humidity more than 80 per cent.The Black Caps rummaging for cold drinks Photo / InstagramLast week, four spin bowlers were named in the Black Caps' 15-man squad, with Will Somerville and Ajaz Patel given a chance to repeat their heroics from last year's test series win over Pakistan.It was quite a contrast to their squads for tests at home but the Black Caps are preparing to play on Sri Lankan wickets where spinners utterly dominate the domestic wicket-taking charts.Black Caps coach Gary Stead said the squad followed a "horses-for courses" type strategy, taking into account previous matches held in Sri Lanka."Playing three spinners is an option in Sri Lankan conditions and we believe this group provides the best variations and skill mix on offer."The Black Caps' two-test series starts August 14.Black Caps test squad to play Sri Lanka: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Jeet Raval, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle, Tim Southee, Will Somerville, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult.

This podcast features Henry Nicholls, international cricketer for the New Zealand Black Caps and captain of the reserve A side. Henry has played cricket at a professional level from the age of 22 having begun his career playing first-class domestic cricket for his home province of Canterbury. In the years that followed he would be named to the New Zealand ODI team, and in 2016 debuted against Australia for the International Test Squad. Henry credits a structured’ ‘do the work’ approach to his cricketing success which has seen him go from a ‘player worth investing in’ (coach Mike Hesson) into a fully-fledged playmaker and regular for the Black Caps.  From a professional standpoint, how did you get your mind working for you? “There was a moment for me before I scored my first test 100. I remember I had played 12 or 13 tests before that and hadn’t reached the century, and there was a lot of media noise and opinion about that which makes things difficult. I remember one game against South Africa, I went out and batted for 45 minutes, and scored 14 runs. I spoke to the head coach after and he asked me how I thought I went. I said to him honestly, I was really happy. There was a bit of bad luck in the last innings, getting caught out by a one hander but I felt happy with the way I was playing, and I felt if I kept playing that way, for every ball that came my way it would result in something down the line that would help the team get towards the goal we wanted. It was in the match after that, against a very aggressive South African attack that I got my first 100 and I don’t think that’s a coincidence.” “At this level everyone’s talent is similar. The mental side of things, especially the mindset is the crucial factor. I look at it as though yes success is great but how can I have more consistent success? For me it’s the processes that link my mental game and being committed to them, not just when you play or when you bat, but living them.” Henry has experience in mindset and performance at the highest levels of professional sport and is a keen advocate for living his values and his processes. If you’re interested in understanding high performance in a sporting context and how those same concepts can apply to all aspects of life, then listen to Henry’s podcast.

A chance for Henry Nicholls to do some reconnaissance ahead of New Zealand's five-match one-day international cricket series against India.In his Black Caps downtime, he's intending to play a Twenty20 match for Canterbury against Central Districts at Napier on Saturday.The squad to play India has not been selected, but McLean Park returns to international duty the following Thursday for the opening match.Nicholls says it'll be handy to see how the pitch and outfield plays - McLean Park has been re-turfed after not seeing international cricket since 2015.The January 23 forecast is for fine weather.LISTEN ABOVE AS HENRY NICHOLLS SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

LISTEN TO D'ARCY AND GORAN'S PODCAST ABOVETom Latham batted his way into the record books against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve – and then kept going.A flawless day's batting saw Latham rack up a phenomenal 264 not out - the sixth-highest score in New Zealand test cricket history, as he completely bossed a Sri Lankan bowling attack all over the famous Wellington ground.It was the largest total by any test batsman in 2018, and Latham remained unbowed at the end of it, recording the highest score of anyone to carry their bat in test cricket. 489 balls and a marathon 694 minutes later, Latham walked off to a standing ovation as New Zealand totalled a mammoth 578, with Latham responsible for 45 per cent of their tremendous tally.In response, Sri Lanka once again collapsed, slumping to 20-3 before stumps, still trailing by a ridiculous 276 runs. In just 12 overs after Latham walked off, Trent Boult trapped Danushka Gunathilaka lbw for three, Tim Southee bowled Dhananjaya de Silva for a duck, and Dimuth Karunaratne sprayed a wild hook shot down the throat of Boult for Southee's second scalp, and eighth of the match.While the weather forecast threatens rain on day five, it would be a shock if Sri Lanka even made it that far, requiring a Latham-esque knock of their own for the test to end in anything but an absolute thrashing.Frankly, Sri Lanka must be sick of the sight of the Basin. The last time they were here, Kane Williamson hit 242 – somehow now the third best score against Sri Lanka in Wellington, after Martin Crowe's 299 and Latham's effort.Four of New Zealand's top six individual innings have now come against Sri Lanka, and Latham's knock was as good as any of them. Resuming on 121, Latham barely offered the visitors a chance in his second day at the crease in what could be a career-defining knock.The 26-year-old opener cruised along at a comfortable pace, accumulating with ease, playing some textbook cover drives, and generally compiling a definitive opener's innings.After struggling on the recent tour of the United Arab Emirates – averaging just 16.5 – Latham talked about still having complete trust in his game, and he displayed all of that confidence as he pummeled the poor Sri Lankan attack.He was never rash in his shot-making, and was the ever-present in a slew of demoralising partnerships. He added 114 with Henry Nicholls, who continued his strong form with a solid 50, and then combined for 73 with Colin de Grandhomme, who punched a customarily quick 49.As they plundered, the records started to fall. Latham brought up his 200 in 412 balls, clipping a single through mid-wicket, becoming the 15th Black Cap to notch a test double century.He had bigger things in his sights though, and started to hit out as the tail was exposed, becoming just the eighth New Zealander to reach 250. A six saw him move past Glenn Turner's 259 on the all-time list, and he surpassed Stephen Fleming's 262 before he eventually ran out of partners, on 264, after 157 overs of brilliance.The Basin crowd rose to their feet to applaud him off, and the Black Caps bowlers then made sure that the innings he'll remember forever will surely end in the dominant victory it undoubtedly deserves.Highest test scores for New ZealandBrendon McCullum – 302 v India, 2014Martin Crowe – 299 v Sri Lanka, 1991Ross Taylor – 290 v Australia, 2015Stephen Fleming – 274* v Sri Lanka, 2003Bryan Young – 267* v Sri Lanka, 1997Tom Latham – 264* v Sri Lanka, 2018 

Tom Latham batted his way into the record books against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve – and then kept going.A flawless day's batting saw Latham rack up a phenomenal 264 not out - the sixth-highest score in New Zealand test cricket history, as he completely bossed a Sri Lankan bowling attack all over the famous Wellington ground.It was the largest total by any test batsman in 2018, and Latham remained unbowed at the end of it, recording the highest score of anyone to carry their bat in test cricket. 489 balls and a marathon 694 minutes later, Latham walked off to a standing ovation as New Zealand totalled a mammoth 578, with Latham responsible for 45 per cent of their tremendous tally.In response, Sri Lanka once again collapsed, slumping to 20-3 before stumps, still trailing by a ridiculous 276 runs. In just 12 overs after Latham walked off, Trent Boult trapped Danushka Gunathilaka lbw for three, Tim Southee bowled Dhananjaya de Silva for a duck, and Dimuth Karunaratne sprayed a wild hook shot down the throat of Boult for Southee's second scalp, and eighth of the match.While the weather forecast threatens rain on day five, it would be a shock if Sri Lanka even made it that far, requiring a Latham-esque knock of their own for the test to end in anything but an absolute thrashing.Frankly, Sri Lanka must be sick of the sight of the Basin. The last time they were here, Kane Williamson hit 242 – somehow now the third best score against Sri Lanka in Wellington, after Martin Crowe's 299 and Latham's effort.Four of New Zealand's top six individual innings have now come against Sri Lanka, and Latham's knock was as good as any of them. Resuming on 121, Latham barely offered the visitors a chance in his second day at the crease in what could be a career-defining knock.The 26-year-old opener cruised along at a comfortable pace, accumulating with ease, playing some textbook cover drives, and generally compiling a definitive opener's innings.After struggling on the recent tour of the United Arab Emirates – averaging just 16.5 – Latham talked about still having complete trust in his game, and he displayed all of that confidence as he pummeled the poor Sri Lankan attack.He was never rash in his shot-making, and was the ever-present in a slew of demoralising partnerships. He added 114 with Henry Nicholls, who continued his strong form with a solid 50, and then combined for 73 with Colin de Grandhomme, who punched a customarily quick 49.As they plundered, the records started to fall. Latham brought up his 200 in 412 balls, clipping a single through mid-wicket, becoming the 15th Black Cap to notch a test double century.He had bigger things in his sights though, and started to hit out as the tail was exposed, becoming just the eighth New Zealander to reach 250. A six saw him move past Glenn Turner's 259 on the all-time list, and he surpassed Stephen Fleming's 262 before he eventually ran out of partners, on 264, after 157 overs of brilliance.The Basin crowd rose to their feet to applaud him off, and the Black Caps bowlers then made sure that the innings he'll remember forever will surely end in the dominant victory it undoubtedly deserves.Highest test scores for New ZealandBrendon McCullum – 302 v India, 2014Martin Crowe – 299 v Sri Lanka, 1991Ross Taylor – 290 v Australia, 2015Stephen Fleming – 274* v Sri Lanka, 2003Bryan Young – 267* v Sri Lanka, 1997Tom Latham – 264* v Sri Lanka, 2018 

Henry Nicholls is a person with narcolepsy, an author and science journalist specializing in evolutionary biology, conservation, the history of biology and sleep. His most recent publication is SLEEPYHEAD: The Neuroscience of a Good Night's Rest. In this episode, Henry shares about his own experience in getting his narcolepsy diagnosed and how he has been able to build a career through writing and journalism. He also details how in writing a book about sleep disorders, he was able to identify that he deals with multiple sleep disorders beyond narcolepsy, and also how this is common for people living with narcolepsy. He traveled all over the world interviewing sleep experts, clinicians, and researchers about sleep disorders-- in many ways, it was clarifying and illuminating to see the science behind disorders that affect him. So much so that he has been able to achieve better sleeping habits and get actually restful sleep! You can follow Henry @WayOfThePanda on Twitter and @SleepyheadByHenryNicholls on Facebook. If you are interested in learning more about his journalism and books, please go to http://henrynicholls.com. You can follow us at @narcolepsy_360 on Instagram and  @wakeupnarcolepsy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #narcolepsy360 and please rate and review us on iTunes. Narcolepsy 360 is a production of Wake Up Narcolepsy, in partnership with Jazz Pharmaceutical.

A couple of Cantabrians are expected to add strength to the New Zealand cricket batting spine when the three-match one-day international series starts against Pakistan tonight in Abu Dhabi.Black Caps batting coach Craig McMillan expects Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls to make a difference in the middle, after a lack of experience in the 3-nil Twenty20 series defeat.He says batsmen need to give themselves time to settle in against the slowness of the pitches and the turn, and they can do that better in ODIs than T20s.Play is scheduled to start from midnight.LISTEN TO CRICKET COMMENTATOR CRAIG CUMMING TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVE

Black Caps batting coach Craig McMillan joined Radio Sport Breakfast to discuss the adjustment required by his batsmen in the ODI series vs Pakistan. He also explained why Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls and George Worker will add some strength and experience to the batting order, something they missed in the T20 series.LISTEN ABOVE AS CRAIG MCMILLAN SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, but one that we rarely think about, unless something goes wrong. On this episode, Henry Nicholls discussed the neuroscience of sleep.

On today's podcast, Matt & Jerry found out it was sandpaper that great cricketer terrible humans Steve Smith & Davey Dumb Dumb used to cheat, they chat with great New Zealander, Anika Moa about Helen Clarke and Motor Boating, plus they give the Hairy Jav aka Grant Elliot and Hairy Nipples aka Henry Nicholls a call ahead of the 2nd Blackcaps Test in Christchurch!

On today's podcast, Matt & Jerry found out it was sandpaper that great cricketer terrible humans Steve Smith & Davey Dumb Dumb used to cheat, they chat with great New Zealander, Anika Moa about Helen Clarke and Motor Boating, plus they give the Hairy Jav aka Grant Elliot and Hairy Nipples aka Henry Nicholls a call ahead of the 2nd Blackcaps Test in Christchurch!

For the first 20 years of his life, Henry Nicholls had a healthy relationship with sleep. Shortly after his 21st birthday, he began to experience symptoms of narcolepsy, a debilitating disorder that’s plagued him ever since. Sleep research is progressing, so why are he and others like him still waiting for a cure? Written by Henry Nicholls Read by Graihagh Jackson Produced by Graihagh Jackson For more great stories and to read the text original, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to the Mosaic podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your listens. Free to download and stream. Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss  

Black Caps middle-order batsman, Henry Nicholls before the 1st Test against England, starting at Eden Park tomorrow.LISTEN ABOVE AS HENRY NICHOLLS SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN

Black Caps middle-order batsman, Henry Nicholls before the 1st Test against England, starting at Eden Park tomorrow.LISTEN ABOVE AS HENRY NICHOLLS SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN

Former New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford thinks the Black Caps' will stick with Henry Nicholls over Mark Chapman when Ross Taylor comes back into the team.He also thinks it's a tricky situation for NZ Cricket to know where to schedule games in Wellington, after another pretty average turnout over the weekend.

Former New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford thinks the Black Caps' will stick with Henry Nicholls over Mark Chapman when Ross Taylor comes back into the team.He also thinks it's a tricky situation for NZ Cricket to know where to schedule games in Wellington, after another pretty average turnout over the weekend.

Today on the show - Truck Chat, Lip Kissers, woke up in the hospital to...., Henry Nicholls, Rog Runs, Best Sing-a-long Anthems, Prophets of Rage, Two Front Teeth, People's Punt, Week That WasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1824 the viceroy of Egypt sent a unique gift to the new king of France: a two-month-old giraffe that had just been captured in the highlands of Sudan. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the 4,000-mile journey of Zarafa, the royal giraffe, from her African homeland to the king's menagerie in Paris. We'll also visit Queen Victoria's coronation and puzzle over a child's surprising recovery. Intro: In 1952 a stray cat made a home in Classroom 8 of a California elementary school. Abe Lincoln's ghost seems to spend a lot of time in the Lincoln Bedroom. Sources for our feature on Zarafa the giraffe: Michael Allin, Zarafa, 1998. Erik Ringmar, "Audience for a Giraffe: European Expansionism and the Quest for the Exotic," Journal of World History 17:4 (December 2006), 375-397. Heather J. Sharkey, "La Belle Africaine: The Sudanese Giraffe Who Went to France," Canadian Journal of African Studies 49:1 (2015), 39-65. Olivier Lagueux, "Geoffroy's Giraffe: The Hagiography of a Charismatic Mammal," Journal of the History of Biology, 36:2 (June 2003), 225–247. Samuel J.M.M. Alberti, "Objects and the Museum," Isis 96:4 (December 2005), 559-571. Philip McCouat, "The Art of Giraffe Diplomacy: How an African Giraffe Walked Across France and Became a Pawn in an International Power Struggle," Journal of Art in Society (accessed May 14, 2017). Olivier Lagueux, "Zarafa: A Giraffe's True Story, From Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris [review]," Isis 92:1 (March 2001), 186-187. S. Mary P. Benbow, "Death and Dying at the Zoo," Journal of Popular Culture 37:3 (2004), 379-398. Elena Passarello, "Beautiful Animal of the King," Paris Review, Dec. 20, 2016. Henry Nicholls, "Meet Zarafa, the Giraffe That Inspired a Crazy Hairdo," Guardian, Jan. 20, 2014. Olivier Lebleu, "Long-Necked Diplomacy: The Tale of the Third Giraffe," Guardian, Jan. 11, 2016. Today Zarafa stands on the landing of a stone staircase in the Museum of Natural History in La Rochelle. Listener mail: Julia Baird, Victoria, 2016. C. Dack, "The Coronation of Queen Victoria," Pall Mall Magazine 48:219 (July 1911), 2-5. Wikipedia, "East Asian Age Reckoning" (accessed May 26, 2017). Josh Clark, "How Thoroughbred Horses Work," How Stuff Works, Oct. 4, 2011. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was devised by Greg. Here are two corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

GAETANO SALVEMINI raccontato da Alessandro Leogrande: Il 16 dicembre 1911. esce il primo numero della rivista L'Unità di Gaetano Salvemini con Alessandro Leogrande Repertorio: - Commemorazione di Salvemini (Archvio Luce - Settimana Incom del 22/6/61) - Braccianti pugliesi (Archivio Luce - Settimana Incom del 24.11.'48) - 4 estratti dai discorsi di Ernestro Rossi su Salvemini, in cui rievoca i tempi della rivista L'Unità, la sua idea di socialismo, la sua generosià e povertà soprattutto al ritorno dall'America - Raro frammento di voce di Gaetano Salvemini che ricorda Piero Gobetti - Estratto da una lunga intervista di Henry Nicholls a Salvemini realizzata alla NBC nel 1941 Brani musicali: - Inno dei lavoratori, Filippo Turati. Zenone Mattei - Tripoli, Gea della Garisenda - When Johnny comes marching home, Glenn Miller

Could Mogadishu be about to lose its title as the world's most dangerous city? Mary Harper says soon there'll be a new parliament and a new president in the Somali capital and there's hope the days of war, drought and famine could come to an end. The authorities in Yemen helped by the US have been taking the battle to al-Qaeda but Natalia Antelava says some believe hearts and minds are being lost in the process. Three years ago the north-eastern tip of Sri Lanka was the scene of the Tamil Tigers' last big battle against the Sri Lankan army. Charles Haviland's been allowed to visit the area. Henry Nicholls, who's been in the Galapagos Islands out in the Pacific Ocean, says people there are finding it hard to pick themselves up after the death of their most famous resident, the giant tortoise, Lonesome George. The annual Bayreuth Festival has been taking place in the south of Germany and Stephen Evans says that once again it's being stalked by controversy.

Conservation and saving species go under the spotlight this week as Henry Nicholls draws attention ot the plight of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his kind, David Aldridge discusses the problem of invasive species and how he is purging freshwater ecosystems of zebra mussels with a poison pill, Chris interviews Rick Shine about the wave of invasive cane toads legging it across Australia, from waves to the ocean, Helen Scales discusses the issues behind marine conservation, and sticking with the watery theme, Derek Thorne whips up a storm in Kitchen Science.

Conservation and saving species go under the spotlight this week as Henry Nicholls draws attention ot the plight of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his kind, David Aldridge discusses the problem of invasive species and how he is purging freshwater ecosystems of zebra mussels with a poison pill, Chris interviews Rick Shine about the wave of invasive cane toads legging it across Australia, from waves to the ocean, Helen Scales discusses the issues behind marine conservation, and sticking with the watery theme, Derek Thorne whips up a storm in Kitchen Science. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Conservation and saving species go under the spotlight this week as Henry Nicholls draws attention ot the plight of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his kind, David Aldridge discusses the problem of invasive species and how he is purging freshwater ecosystems of zebra mussels with a poison pill, Chris interviews Rick Shine about the wave of invasive cane toads legging it across Australia, from waves to the ocean, Helen Scales discusses the issues behind marine conservation, and sticking with the watery theme, Derek Thorne whips up a storm in Kitchen Science. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists