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When Indian cricket fans unleash fury on Twitter about disputed LBW calls, host Steve Davis fields the abuse meant for someone else. This episode brings together both Steve Davises for the first time. The retired umpire who stood in 57 Test matches shares what it’s like to make split-second decisions in front of millions, survive a terrorist attack in Lahore, and maintain composure when Shane Warne announces his next delivery to the batter. The SA Drink of the Week features Ballycroft Vineyard and Cellars’ 2024 Small Berry Montepulciano from Langhorne Creek, tasted and endorsed by both Steve Davises. The wine presents an intriguing contradiction, its dark appearance suggesting heavy Barossa Shiraz, yet delivering a lighter, fruit-forward palette that Joe Evans recommends chilling for summer enjoyment. The Musical Pilgrimage features Steve Davis and the Virtualosos with “From the Cathedral to the City End,” weaving together Test cricket, Adelaide Oval, and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer into a meditation on how this game brings us together. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of one segment? You can click next to jump to the next chapter in the show. We’re here to serve! The Adelaide Show Podcast: Awarded Silver for Best Interview Podcast in Australia at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards and named as Finalist for Best News and Current Affairs Podcast in the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards. And please consider becoming part of our podcast by joining our Inner Circle. It’s an email list. Join it and you might get an email on a Sunday or Monday seeking question ideas, guest ideas and requests for other bits of feedback about YOUR podcast, The Adelaide Show. Email us directly and we’ll add you to the list: podcast@theadelaideshow.com.au If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or other podcast sites, or buy some great merch from our Red Bubble store – The Adelaide Show Shop. We’d greatly appreciate it. And please talk about us and share our episodes on social media, it really helps build our community. Oh, and here’s our index of all episode in one concisepage. Running Sheet: Steve Davis Talks Cricket With Former Umpire Steve Davis 00:00:00 Intro Introduction 00:01:50 SA Drink Of The Week The SA Drink Of The Week this week is a 2024 Ballycroft Montepelciano. Joe Evans of Ballycroft Vineyard and Cellars made an unexpected connection five weeks before this recording. During a Barossa wine tour for friends visiting from England, Steve Davis the umpire introduced himself at the cellar door. Joe mentioned knowing another Steve Davis from Adelaide, someone involved in cricket. The dots joined. Both Steve Davises then converged on this episode, linked by Langhorne Creek grapes and the patron saint of Adelaide. The 2024 Small Berry Montepulciano arrives in the glass looking deceptively heavy. Its dark colour suggests bold Barossa Shiraz, thick and commanding. Yet the first sip tells a different story. Light fruit dances on the palette, a brightness unexpected from that brooding appearance. Joe recommends chilling it slightly and serving through summer, perfect with Italian or Mexican food. Steve the umpire remembers that 10:30am Sunday morning tasting at Ballycroft. When Joe poured this wine, Steve thought immediately of Barossa Shiraz. That’s his drink. But then came the taste, revealing something gentler yet structured. The wine builds as it sits on the palette, gaining weight and presence. Like a pitch heading into day three or four, settling into its rhythm rather than losing life. The conversation meanders through wine, travel and cuisine. West Indies food has never won Steve’s heart, so more of this Montepulciano would help those meals considerably. Host Steve notes how the wine shifts from what seems like a marriage between Pinot Noir and rosé to something with genuine body and staying power. It’s not Pinot weight, not Grenache or Merlot either. The complexity reveals itself slowly, rewarding patience. The 2024 Small Berry Montepulciano from Ballycroft Vineyard and Cellars, endorsed by two Steve Davises, stands as this week’s South Australian drink. 00:10:25 Steve Davis and Steve Davis INTRODUCTION:So, I need to come clean about something. For years on Twitter, I’ve been fielding abuse meant for someone else. Indian cricket fans would see “Steve Davis” and unleash fury about a disputed LBW or a missed edge – and when I’d reply, mortified apologies would flood in. They’d meant the *other* Steve Davis. The one who stood in 57 Test matches, 137 ODIs, survived a terrorist attack in Lahore, and spent 25 years making split-second decisions in front of millions. Today, finally, I get to meet the bloke whose honour I’ve been accidentally defending. Steve Davis, welcome to The Adelaide Show. NOTES: The conversation begins with a revelation. Far from being retired, Steve Davis the umpire spends twelve months a year refereeing cricket across two continents. Every six months he travels to England for County Cricket, returning to Australia for Sheffield Shield and Big Bash matches. When he thought retirement from umpiring might leave him lost, the England and Wales Cricket Board offered him a lifeline that turned into a globe-trotting vocation. His cricket origins trace back to Elizabeth, newly formed with perhaps eight houses when his parents arrived as ten-pound Poms. His father Dave Davis played for WRE Cricket Club alongside John Scarce, whose son Kevin Scarce kept wicket for Steve at Elizabeth High School and later became Governor of South Australia. Cricket in Adelaide was woven through family, friendship and those Saturday afternoons where you’d stand in as a sub fielder, watching your father’s team and falling deeper into the game’s rhythm. The path to international umpiring began humbly in D Grade after finishing his playing career at West Torrens. Within two seasons he’d progressed to A Grade, and by November 1990 he was officiating his first Sheffield Shield match. His debut came partly through circumstance rather than genius. When Tony Crafter retired to become Australia’s first full-time umpire manager, a vacancy opened among South Australia’s two eligible international umpires. Steve joined Darryl Harper in that select group. On 12 December 1992, exactly 33 years ago yesterday, he walked onto Adelaide Oval for his first One Day International. Pakistan versus West Indies. His home ground, but the nerves were overwhelming. Terry Prue, his Western Australian colleague, radioed from square leg to report that Richie Richardson had noticed Steve missing all of Wasim Akram’s no balls. In his nervousness, he’d forgotten to look down at the front foot. When he finally started calling them, Wasim’s response was gentlemanly: “Oh, come on, we’re all friends out here. Give me a bit of warning.”The umpire’s process demands intense concentration. First, watch the front foot land. The moment it’s safe, eyes shoot straight to the bottom of the stumps, letting the ball come into view. As soon as the ball dies, switch off briefly, then begin again. Steve ran his counter one ball ahead, clicking after each delivery so the number five meant two balls remaining. This meant no clicking back for no balls, just not clicking forward. Tim May once stopped mid-delivery and demanded Steve stop clicking his counter during the run-up. His Ashes Test debut at Adelaide Oval in 1997, just his second Test match, stands as one of his finest days. He got every decision right on a 44-degree day when England lost the toss and their bowlers were bowling one-over spells in the heat. Steve Bucknor, his partner that day, also had a flawless match. Alex Stewart still calls him “legend” when they meet at English grounds. The Decision Review System arrived while Steve was umpiring, transforming the role completely. Some umpires, like Mark Benson, couldn’t handle seeing their decisions overturned repeatedly. Benson flew home after two days of a Test match in Australia and never returned to international cricket. Steve embraced DRS immediately. His philosophy was simple: we’re going to end up with the right decision. Better that than five days of a team reminding you about that first-ball error while the batter you gave not out compiles a century. These days, third umpires call all no balls in televised matches. The technology highlights the foot crossing the line, removing that split-second judgment from the on-field umpire. Steve wonders if he’d survive in today’s game, his neural networks so hardwired to glance down then up that retraining might prove impossible. The theatre of the raised finger remains cricket’s most iconic gesture. Steve took his time with it, though not as long as his late friend Rudy Koertzen, dubbed “Slow Death” for the excruciating journey his hand took from behind his back to above his head. Some umpires point at the batter instead of raising the finger, a practice Steve abhors. The law says raise the index finger above your head. The drama lies in that pause, that moment of tension before the finger rises. He carried the essentials: a counter, a wallet-style kit with sprig tightener, pen and pencil, notepad for recording incidents, light meter readings, and lip balm. Some umpires packed their pockets with everything imaginable, but Steve kept it minimal. His process worked. He knew what every ball demanded of him. Shane Warne’s deliveries would fizz through the air with such spin and accuracy that he’d announce his intentions to batters. “This is my wrong one. This one’s going on your leg stump.” It worked brilliantly, planting doubt even as batters wondered if he really meant it. Murali presented different challenges. Steve couldn’t predict where his deliveries would spin until he noticed Sangakkara’s gloves lining up behind the stumps. The great wicketkeeper knew exactly where every Murali ball was heading, providing Steve a crucial visual cue. The conversation turns to safety. Fast bowlers send the ball down at 150 kilometres per hour. When batters connect with the full force of their bats, that ball can come back even faster. Steve got hit more than once. At St Lucia during a West Indies versus Pakistan match, he turned at the wrong moment and the ball struck him square in the backside. Looking up at the big screen, he saw himself mouthing the words that immediately came out, while David Boon and Paul Reiffel, his Australian colleagues that day, doubled over in laughter. The Pakistani batter complained that Steve cost him four runs. Steve’s reply: “Bad luck. You cost me a bruised bum.” The smashing of glass still triggers something in him. Loud noises. Fireworks. His wife Annie says he didn’t get enough counselling after Lahore. She’s probably right. On 3 March 2009, terrorists attacked the Sri Lankan team’s convoy in Lahore. Steve’s van, carrying the umpires, was the only vehicle left in the roundabout after the team’s bus escaped. Every window was shot out. The driver died instantly from a gunshot wound. All five security outriders were killed. Lying on the floor among broken glass, Steve thought: this is not the way I should die. Not here. Not on the way to umpire a Test match. They survived. The terrorists realised the Sri Lankan team had escaped and stopped firing. Steve returned to umpiring but never went back to Pakistan. He did return to other parts of the subcontinent, to other places that required trusting local security. During the drive back to the hotel after the attack, past kids playing cricket on dust bowls, he knew Pakistan wouldn’t see international cricket for years. Those kids who loved the game wouldn’t see their heroes. The political and ideological conflicts would keep cricket away. Asked which game he’d relive for eternity, Steve chooses that second Test match at Adelaide Oval. The Ashes. England versus Australia. His home ground. Forty-four degrees. Every decision correct. Recognition from players like Alex Stewart who still speak warmly of his performance. It represents everything he worked towards: getting it right when it mattered most, on the ground where he grew up watching cricket, in the series that defines the sport. He umpired with characters who became dear friends. Ian Gould, whose father was also named Cyril George, just like Steve’s dad. An impossibly unlikely pairing of names that bonded them immediately. In Calcutta, when Gould was being carted off to hospital with dehydration, he had to fill out a form listing his father’s name while smoking and drinking black tea. Steve looked over his shoulder and saw “Cyril George” written there. On Gould’s final stint umpiring in Birmingham, Steve was the referee. They spent every evening walking the canals with a few pints, the only four-day match where Steve never filed a meal claim. Rudy Koertzen. Steve Bucknor. These were the colleagues who made the profession worthwhile. The spirit of cricket exists, though interpretation varies. Steve recalls Andrew Strauss making a fair point during the Steve Finn incident at Leeds. Finn had a habit of knocking the bails off at the bowler’s end with his knee during his delivery stride. Both batsmen, Graeme Smith and Alvaro Petersen, complained it was distracting. When Finn did it again and Smith edged to Strauss for a catch, Steve had already signalled dead ball. Strauss came over and said quietly: “Why didn’t you tell me you were going to do that?” Steve acknowledged it was a fair point. He probably should have warned the captain. The laws changed after that Test. If stumps are dislodged at the bowler’s end, it’s now a no ball. Cricket people sometimes call it the Steve Finn Steve Davis law change. Cricket’s hierarchy remains clear. Test cricket stands at the pinnacle. Always has, always will. Ask any umpire who the best officials are, and they’ll list those who’ve done the most Tests. Steve’s 57 Tests mean everything to him. The 137 ODIs are nice, but Tests define an umpiring career. The Hundred in England draws families beautifully, but Test cricket is where greatness lives. At the end of play, Steve would call “Time, gentlemen. That’s time.” A simple phrase marking the end of another day’s combat, another day of split-second decisions, theatre, and that noble spirit that still runs through cricket despite everything that tries to corrupt it. 02:00:15 Musical Pilgrimage In the Musical Pilgrimage, we listen to From The Cathedral To The City End by Steve Davis & The Virtualosos. IThe Cathedral looms over Adelaide Oval, watching cricket unfold from the city of churches. Steve Davis and the Virtualosos have woven together Test cricket, the Cathedral End, and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer into “From the Cathedral to the City End.” The song opens with the Prayer of Humble Access rewritten: “We do not presume to come to this thy over trusting in our own righteousness.” Host Steve explains his childhood love for that beautiful English language, attending Church of England services where those words embedded themselves in his memory. The prayer’s cadence and dignity stayed with him. When writing this song, he wanted to capture three elements: Test cricket, Adelaide Oval’s special significance through Bradman and Bodyline, and that cathedral presence overlooking the ground. The question arises: have you ever stood as an umpire and thought a captain made a terrible decision bringing on a particular bowler at the wrong end? Steve the umpire smiles. Sure, sometimes you think it’s surprising, maybe even adventurous under your breath. But someone who knows better than you made that choice, usually the bowler themselves selecting their preferred end. Most decisions are sound, even if they don’t prove successful. You can’t roll your eyes. You can’t show any reaction. Commentators now need special accreditation to enter certain areas. The hierarchy maintains that barrier. Umpires can visit the press box, but commentators can’t come into the umpires’ area without risking trouble. It’s a good separation. Before play they chat on the field, saying hello to the numerous commentators modern broadcasts require. Steve never worried about Tony Greig sticking his key into the pitch. Didn’t seem to do much damage. The song plays, capturing that ritual: hours before proceedings commence, sandwiches thoughtfully made, pushing close to the fence, ladies and gentlemen on the village green putting down their glasses. Two thousand balls, two thousand trials, each one potentially a wicket or hit for miles. Concentration demanded because no two are the same. From the Cathedral to the City End, making cricket bring us together again, forever and ever and ever.Support the show: https://theadelaideshow.com.au/listen-or-download-the-podcast/adelaide-in-crowd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared. The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand. Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Black Caps have secured their eleventh straight home ODI series win. In a thrilling ending, they claimed victory over the West Indies in Napier by five wickets. There's just one more game to go in the series, the Black Caps looking to sweep their opponents and keep the momentum rolling into their next series, beginning in early December. Nathan Smith is a seam bowling all rounder for the Black Caps, and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss his bowling and the game later today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and the Springboks once again summoned their never-die spirit to overcome a permanent red card and stun France 32-17 to break French hearts yet again. In LAST NIGHT"s much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was South Africa who once again emerged victorious at the Stade de France in Paris. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was again a star and received the official man of the match accolade. Meanwhile in cricket hosts Pakistan beat the Proteas by seven wickets in the third and final One Day International in Faisalabad to complete a 2-1 series victory. To look at the rugby in Paris and cricket in Pakistan, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anchor, Janet Whitton
Siya Kolisi, the greatest Springbok captain of all time, will run out for his 100th test cap when he leads South Africa against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night. Kolisi becomes the ninth Bok test centurion. The Boks will take on a French side, still stewing from their World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa two years ago. And revenge has been all the talk in the French Capital leading up to the match. Meanwhile the Proteas will play their third and final One Day International against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, in Faisalabad on Saturday. The series is currently level at 1–1, making this decider a must-win for both sides. To look at the rugby in Paris and cricket in Pakistan, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anchor, Janet Whitton
pWotD Episode 3103: Women's Cricket World Cup Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 366,220 views on Thursday, 30 October 2025 our article of the day is Women's Cricket World Cup.The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the quadrennial international championship of the One Day International format with 50 overs per team. It is organised by the International Cricket Council. Until 2005, when the two organisations merged, it was administered by a separate body, the International Women's Cricket Council. The first World Cup was held in England in 1973, two years before the inaugural men's tournament. The event's early years were marked by funding difficulties, which meant several teams had to decline invitations to compete and caused gaps of up to six years between tournaments. However, since 2005, World Cups have been hosted at regular four-year intervals.Qualification for the World Cup is through the ICC Women's Championship and the World Cup Qualifier. The composition of the tournament is extremely conservative – no new teams have debuted in the tournament since 1997, and since 2000 the number of teams in the World Cup has been fixed at eight. However, in March 2021, the ICC revealed that the tournament would expand to 10 teams from the 2029 edition. The 1997 edition was contested by a record eleven teams, the most in a single tournament to date.The twelve World Cups played to date have been held in five countries, with India and England having hosted the event three times. Australia is the most successful team, having won seven titles and failing to make the final on only three occasions. England (four titles) and New Zealand (one title) are the only other teams to have won the event, while India (twice) and the West Indies (once) have each reached the final without going on to win.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:17 UTC on Friday, 31 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Women's Cricket World Cup on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.
Listen back to match highlights from the first One Day International between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, as England's white-ball tour of New Zealand continues with the start of the 50-over format. You can hear the rest of the series live and exclusive on talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the second ODI getting underway at Hamilton at 1am on Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at New Zealand's four-wicket win over England in the first One Day International at Mount Maunganui. They reflect on a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook to give them a chance of victory at the halfway point, discuss New Zealand's brilliant start with the new ball, and they also hear reaction from England captain Harry Brook, and New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes.You can live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the second ODI between New Zealand and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from 12:30am on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
rWotD Episode 3039: 2002 NatWest Series Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 29 August 2025, is 2002 NatWest Series.The 2002 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series sponsored by the National Westminster Bank that took place in England between 27 June and 13 July 2002. The series involved the national teams of England, India and Sri Lanka. Ten matches were played in total, with each team playing one another thrice during the group stage. The teams which finished in the top two positions following the group stages qualified for the final, which India won by defeating England at Lord's on 13 July by 2 wickets. Preceding the series, England played Sri Lanka in a three Test series, while following the series, India played England in a four Test series.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:12 UTC on Friday, 29 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 2002 NatWest Series on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.
The Springboks bounced back from defeat a week ago as they produced a masterly kicking performance in a 30-22 win over the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium YESTERDAY. The Boks will head to New Zealand next, needing at least one win in two matches against the All Blacks if they are to have a chance of defending their title.In Australia the Proteas are this morning playing the 3rd and final One Day International at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.And in local soccer, Orlando Pirates will face Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final after both teams won their games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United respectively YESTERDAY.Meanwhile ..The 18th edition of the SA Sports Awards take place at Sun city THIS EVENING. There are 16 categories with swimmer Tatjana Smith, sprinter Akani Simbine and paralympic star, Mpumelelo Mhlongo nominated for the most prestigious Sport Star of the Year Award. SAfm sports anchor Janet Whitton is a judge at the awards and joins us on the line.....
Australia and South Africa will battle on two fronts TODAY with the Proteas playing the second One Day International of the three-match series. The match will be in MacKay in Queensland. And after a week of licking their wounds, defending Rugby Championship kings, South Africa, will TODAY take on Australia in the second round of the showdown in Cape Town. The Springboks are desperate to turn the tables and prove that they are still the top rugby nation in the world and that last Saturday was merely a bad day at the office. The Wallabies shocked the Springboks at Ellis Park last weekend, recording their first win there since 1963. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports reporter Simon Burke
Amelia plays cricket for Wellington, and internationally for New Zealand. Her achievements include: being the youngest person to score a double century in a One Day International. More recently she was named player of the tournament in last years T20 World cup, that's after helping New Zealand to lift the trophy. She chats to Jesse.
Season 18, Episode 16: A special ep today – yes, Glenn Maxwell has retired from One Day International cricket. In this exclusive conversation, he explains that decision in his own words, the timing and wider context. From there, we went back to the beginning to the tell the story of Maxi the one-day mainstay, in a mighty career that in this format that spanned 14 years and included two World Cup wins. As always, he was on top form in this chat – a lovely way to put a full stop on one of Australia's most thrilling and eventful 50-over journeys. And, of course, we're grateful that it's on The Final Word where he wanted to make this announcement. Enjoy. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword We have 47 runners in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Donate to get us to our £30k fundraising target for The Lord's Taverners. Tickets for our Wormsley match, August 18: uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025 Subscribe to Wisden and never pay full price for the Almanack again: www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Sort out expat finances with Odin Mortgage & Tax: odinmortgage.com/partner/the-final-word Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Save more, earn more—up to 4.22% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan's rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit https://tide.co/savings Claim £100 cash back (on a £5k deposit) at: https://tide.co/offers/tfw Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma hear from Australian international and Gloucestershire captain Cameron Bancroft who tells us he is still hoping to play for Australia again, six years on from his last appearance. Bancroft also shares that he has never spoken to current Australia head coach Andrew McDonald and shares why he loves red ball cricket so much.Plus we celebrate two stand out India stars. 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to hit a T20 century so we find out more about his upbringing. We also hear about Pratika Rawal who has become the fastest female batter to reach 500 One Day International runs.Photo: Cameron Bancroft of Australia walks out to bat during day four of the First Test Match of the 2017/18 Ashes Series between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 26, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Credit: Getty Images)
The ICC has released its updated One Day International rankings for women, the White Ferns rewarded for their all round talent.
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Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy, but India would not play there due to longstanding geo-political issues. It's meant a rails run to the final via Dubai, but they're rejecting claims of favouritism. And what of Australia, the team they just eliminated? The Aussies exit the tournament with plenty of questions unanswered. Featured: Alex Malcolm, journalist, Cricinfo.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
This week is our 500th episode of Stumped. The show has been going for ten years, so Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on how the game has changed and developed over the last decade. India and New Zealand are through to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the expense of Bangladesh and Pakistan. We look at where it went wrong for the hosts and celebrate India's Virat Kohli who became the fastest player to score 14,000 One Day International runs. And after England's defeat against Afghanistan to knock them out of the tournament, we ask if Jos Buttler should remain as captain?Plus, after 16-year-old G Kamalani hit the winning runs for the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, we look at the pressure on young cricketers. Vice President of the Western Region Junior Cricket Association, Vanessa Pereira joins us and tells us she is worried about the risk of burnout in aspiring players.Photo: Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reunited (Credit: Alison Mitchell)
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Monday 10th February 2025, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts on the Government relaxing Visa settings to encourage more foreign investment. We head to the US where Superbowl Sunday is underway, Ben Harlum a Radio host at Sirus XM paints a picture of the big day. We get an update on the weekend's sport - Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra suffered a sickening blow to the head after he appeared to misjudge a catch during their One-Day International victory over Pakistan. And Tiaan Whelpton for setting the second fastest time by a New Zealand 100 metres runner. Andrew applauds the outbreak of common sense exhibited by the new Minister of Transport, Chris Bishop. More than three decades after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have begun to unplug from Russia's electricity grid and join the EU's network, Gavin Gray shares the latest. Get the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Black Caps hierarchy believe the jostling for Champions Trophy selection will ensure no let-up in Saturday's dead rubber One Day International against Sri Lanka in Auckland. Batting coach Luke Ronchi says all players are well aware the squad for the exclusive eight-team global event will be named on Sunday. Adam Cooper catches up with all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ahead of their ODI at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than 400 Palestinians granted humanitarian visas in Australia as Israel's war on Gaza continues; Syrian rebels capture the city of Hama in major setback for the President; and in sport, Australia thrashes India in the first One Day International of the women's series.
Protests in Austria as the country's far-right party takes the lead in the national election; an extension has been granted for the COVID inquiry; and, in cricket, Australia beat England to win the One Day International series.
The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world. On Episode 55 of The Wicket, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain join host Brian Murgatroyd to discuss the Tests and One-Day International series involving ICC Full Members, women's series that are acting as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE, as well as World Cup League 2 series in Canada and Namibia.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day's play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England's batting collapse and the questionable tactics in the field. England bowler Ollie Stone says the side "took the aggressive option" on a day that could've look very different.Kate Cross reacts to her career best figures as England beat Ireland in the first One Day International of the series in Stormont. Plus, comedian & actor Miles Jupp speaks to Simon Mann about his podcast with Mark Wood, and how reflecting on his recent illness in his latest tour became cathartic when hearing from others who had experienced similar things.
Wasim Akram possessed an extraordinary talent for swing bowling, which often posed significant challenges for opening batsmen in both Test and One Day International cricket formats. His ability to manipulate the ball's movement in the air and off the pitch made him a formidable opponent, capable of unsettling even the most skilled players at the crease.
The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world. On episode 49 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd is joined by Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain to discuss the West Indies – South Africa Test series, the wash-up of India's One-Day International series defeat in Sri Lanka, violence in England and Bangladesh that has the potential to affect the cricket calendar, Sri Lanka's women on tour in Ireland, and much more.
Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0.It's the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day series. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell reflect on the series and discuss Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's Head Coach beginning in defeat.The Hundred is ongoing in England with the business end of the tournament fast approaching. Australian cricketer Spencer Johnson who is part of the Oval Invincibles team, joins us on the programme. We also pay tribute to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who died aged 55 years old this week.Image: Sri Lanka's players pose with the series trophy after winning the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 7, 2024. Spinner Dunith Wellalage took 5-27 as Sri Lanka clinched a first ODI series victory over India in 27 years with a 110-run thrashing of the tourists in the third match on August 7. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)
At least 64 people have been killed and hundreds are missing in wildfires in Chile; the Prime Minister says he wants to ensure any future funding for UNRWA goes to its intended use, and in cricket, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Will Sutherland debut in a One-Day International clash against the West Indies.
Spinks and the Eucalyptus Yorker didn't know what to do with all of their free time after the first Test against the West Indies finished two-and-a-half days early. So they get a bit ranty, get a bit silly, and expect much the same for the upcoming day-night test at the Gabba. Featuring Pat Cullen. All clips and music used in conjunction with our APRA AMCOS online mini licence, contact apra.com.au for details Contact us at gingersnapsydney@gmail.com
pWotD Episode 2455: Shoaib Malik Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 275,171 views on Sunday, 21 January 2024 our article of the day is Shoaib Malik.Shoaib Malik (pronounced [ʃoeːb məlɪk]; born 1 February 1982) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national cricket team and currently plays for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team from 2007 to 2009. He made his One-Day International debut in 1999 against the West Indies and his Test debut in 2001 against Bangladesh. On 3 November 2015, Malik announced his retirement from Test cricket to focus on the 2019 Cricket World Cup. On 2 July 2018, he became the first male cricketer to play 100 T20Is. On 5 July 2019, he announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after Pakistan won their last group stage game against Bangladesh at Lord's at the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Malik was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.He has taken over 150 ODI wickets and has a batting average in the mid-30s in both Test and ODI cricket. His bowling action has come under scrutiny (particularly his doosra), but he has had elbow surgery to correct that. Malik was ranked second, behind teammate Shahid Afridi, in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings in June 2008. In March 2010, Malik received a one-year ban from international cricket from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB); the ban was overturned two months later. Malik was captain of the now defunct Sialkot Stallions and led them to a domestic record eight domestic T20 titles, with the last one coming in 2015. On 13 September 2017, Malik became the highest run–scorer in T20I for Pakistan.He made 126 runs against India in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.In April 2018, he was named as the captain of Punjab's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. On 1 July 2018, Malik also became the first Asian batsman to score 2,000 runs in T20Is, the third overall, and first player to play 100 T20Is in the world. In August 2018, during the 2018 Caribbean Premier League tournament, he became the fourth batsman to score 8,000 runs in T20s. On 10 October 2020, in the 2020–21 National T20 Cup, Shoaib Malik became the first Pakistani batsman to score 10,000 runs in Twenty20 cricket, doing so in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's match against Balochistan. In February 2023, while playing for the Rangpur Riders in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League, he became the third cricketer (after Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo from the West Indies) and the first Pakistani to play 500 T20 matches.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:47 UTC on Monday, 22 January 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Shoaib Malik on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Niamh Neural.
Virat Kohli now sits alone atop the mountain that is One Day International batting. In scoring his 50th ODI century he broke the record of his hero, Sachin Tendulkar. Not only that, Kohli achieved the milestone in 172 less matches. How significant is this milestone for the Indian superstar, and have we just seen the student surpass the (little) master?Featured: Gav Joshi, cricket writer and broadcaster.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century in 2028. We unpack what it means for the future of the game. This episode is from The Front, The Australian's daily news podcast. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century in 2028. We unpack what it means for the future of the game. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A joint US-Australian deal aims to improve regional security; Israel's Prime Minister says a ground invasion of Gaza is being organised; In cricket, Afghanistan defeats Pakistan in a One Day International for the first time in their history.
Microsoft is to invest $A5 billion to expand its footprint in Australia, the single largest investment in Microsoft's 40-year history in the country, The Australian government has updated its travel guidance for Lebanon to "do not travel" as security risks from the Israel-Hamas conflict worsen and Afghanistan has beaten Pakistan in a One Day International for the first time in their history in another shock victory at the Cricket World Cup. listen to the Weekly Update about the top news stories in Australia in Nepali language. - रेडक्रस अन्तर्गतको अर्न्तराष्ट्रिय कमिटीले हमासद्वारा बन्धक बनाइएका मध्ये थप दुई जनालाई रिहा गर्न समन्वय गरेको बताएको छ। अर्न्तराष्ट्रिय समाचार संस्था रोयर्टसले, हमास स्रोतलाई उल्लेख गर्दै, दुई वृद्ध महिलालाई सोमबार इजिप्ट र कतारको मध्यस्थतामा छाडिएको रिर्पोट गरेको हो। माइक्रोसफ्टले अस्ट्रेलियामा करिव पाँच अर्ब अस्ट्रेलियन डलर लगानी गर्ने भएको छ। आगामी दुई वर्षमा आर्टिफिसिएल इन्टलिजेन्स (एआइ) र क्लाउड कम्प्युटिङको पूर्वाधार निर्माणका लागि उक्त रकम खर्च गरिने बताइएको छ। क्रिकेट वर्ल्ड कपमा स्कटल्यान्ड विरुद्धको खेलमा मात्रै जित हासिल गर्न सकेको अफगानिस्तानले इङ्ल्यान्डलाई समेत आठ विकेट लिदै हराउन सफल भएपछि, अस्ट्रेलियालाई समेत फाइदा पुगेको छ। गएको एक हप्ता यता अस्ट्रेलियाका प्रमुख घटनाहरू बारे नेपाली भाषामा समाचार।
Jeremy Snape is one of the world's leading mental skills coaches and has worked the South African Cricket Team, Rajasthan Royals (Indian Premier League), England Rugby Union, Premier League Club Crystal Palace, Football League Managers Association (LMA) and F1 Racing.Jeremy played professional cricket for 16 years, including 10 caps for the English team. However, his biggest lesson was learnt when he under-performed in front of 120,000 people against India in a One Day International; where he became a firm believer though that failure is our most powerful teacher.He hosts a podcast named ‘Inside the Mind of Champions' and runs a successful consulting practice called Sporting Edge Digital.In this episode Andrew and Jeremy discuss:5:00 Jeremy growing up in a small town and the start of his cricket career13:00 Knowing when you're good enough to play for your country and Jeremy's defining moment as a player22:00 What Jeremy would say to his younger self, how to deal with pressure and unpredictability, and preparing for the end of your playing career35:00 Working with Shane Warne and the Rajasthan Royals41:35 Working with the Eddie Jones and the English Rugby team, Crystal Palace Football and how self-talk has a physical impact on our bodies50:00 Where Jeremy sees the future of performance psychology going55:00 The commonalities between Jeremy's podcast guests and his favourite interview1:05:20 Performance Uncovered1:14:05 Andrew and The Wizard's reflections You can find Jeremy at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ at the Sporting Edge Website: https://www.sportingedge.com/ or at the Inside The Mind Of Champions Podcast: http://bitly.ws/RqgJ Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Follow StriveStronger: https://www.instagram.com/strive.stronger/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.
Is the two-match ban given to India captain Harmanpreet Kaur by the International Cricket Council sufficient? Jim Maxwell doesn't think so. On this week's Stumped, Jim states that her behaviour following her dismissal in a One Day International against Bangladesh brought the game into disrepute and he advocates for a year-long ban in addition to her being stripped of the national team captaincy. Harmanpreet hit her own stumps with her bat after being dismissed and criticised the umpires in the post-match presentation. Australia have retained the men's Ashes after rain decided the outcome of the fourth Test with England. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim discuss whether poor conditions are an inevitability that Test cricket has to put up with, or whether there's a way around it. Plus, we meet England's youngest ever international cricketer. Leanne Davis left exam revision behind to make her debut in an ODI against South Africa in July 2000 as a 15 year old, but she only played once more for her country. 23 years on, she's living in Adelaide working in the non-profit sector, helping young people affected by cancer. Image: Harmanpreet Kaur of India cuts a dejected figure following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and India at Newlands Stadium on February 23, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
In this bulletin; fears a collapsed Ukrainian dam could be intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis. Pope Francis 'awake and alert' after a three-hour hernia surgery. And in cricket, Sri Lanka secures the One Day International series win over Afghanistan.
In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with renowned cricket umpire Peter Parker. Peter shares his journey from being a talented cricketer to becoming an umpire, the challenges and rewards of being an umpire in the sport he loves, and the thrill of witnessing spin bowling legend Shane Warne in action from the best seat in the house. Peter also talks about some of the controversies he has been a part of as an umpire, and how he dealt with those situations by owning his mistakes and moving forward. He shares insights into the epic One Day International at the SCG when Michael Bevan hit a four off the last ball, and how he managed the pressure in that moment. Through his stories and experiences, Peter highlights the importance of having a passion for the game, staying focused under pressure, and always striving to improve. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves cricket, whether you are a player, a fan, or just curious about the inner workings of the game. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation, and be sure to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.
These are cricket stories that you simply have to hear as we re-dice history with Adam Gilchrist. Gilly lets rip on the ins and outs of the inaugural IPL (25:30) and goes into detail about his Indian Premier League championship with the Deccan Chargers which includes an ice bath with coach Darren "Boof" Lehmann (33:00). We wrap Australia's One-Day International series win over India (2:00) and how much the ODI format still means for the players. Adam Gilchrist gives his take on David Warner's return and how hard it is to move into other positions (12:20). Plus, we get an insight into what is making Western Australia so powerful (17:30), including a rare insight into the coach Adam Voges and his commitment to team building (18:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eleanor Oldroyd, Phil Tufnell, Alex Hartley and Michael Carberry preview the 1st One Day International between South Africa and England tomorrow. They also chat about England Women's preparations for the T20 World Cup which begins early next month, as well as the inaugural Women's under 19 World Cup T20. The team also hear from Jofra Archer and they discuss the all new Women's Premier League India.
On this week's episode of Stumped, Pakistan batsman Tayyab Tahir joins Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma to discuss his first call-up to the men's national side, which he found out about when his name was read out on television. He impressed as a substitute in their One Day International series with New Zealand and is now gearing up for a debut stint in the Pakistan Super League with Karachi Kings. He tells us about his three years playing club cricket in England and sharing a dressing room with the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, Babar Azam. We also hear from the Afghanistan women's cricketers who fled the country following the takeover of the Taliban in 2021 and have been living and playing in Australia ever since. They've called on the ICC to support them and have backed the Australia Cricket Board's decision to withdraw from their ODI series with the Afghanistan men's team. Plus, we discuss Ashleigh Gardner's criticism of the ACB's decision to schedule a match on Australia Day, the public holiday which marks the arrival of the first British fleet in Sydney, 235 years ago. Gardner, who is from the indigenous Muruwari people, said it is a day of “hurt”, and that the scheduling "doesn't sit well" with her or the people she is representing. Image: Credit - Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club
On this week's episode of Stumped, Shukri Conrad joins Eleanor Oldroyd, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta for his first interview since being appointed as the coach of South Africa men's Test side. It's been a disappointing period for the Proteas after heavy defeats in Australia and England, and Conrad admits that it's not going to be easy to fix their issues. We discuss their batting frailties, whether Dean Elgar will remain as captain, and we pay tribute to legendary batsman Hashim Amla after he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Is India's Shubman Gill realising his potential? After coming under pressure from Ishan Kishan for his place in the side, the 23-year-old repaid the faith shown in him as he became the youngest man to score a double century in a One Day International, helping his side beat New Zealand in the process. Plus, we ask how much pressure is on Virat Kohli ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Australia? We also take a look at the competition that Sachin Tendulkar says could transform the landscape of women's cricket. The Women's U19 T20 World Cup is in full swing, and we look back on impressive wins for Bangladesh and Rwanda, while there's yet more Mankad controversy. Image: Dean Elgar of South Africa walk off after being dismissed during day one of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at The Gabba on December 17, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
Which side are you on? In the eyes of many, it is seen as unsporting manner despite being perfectly within the laws of cricket, is a run out at the non striker end deemed acceptable? Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all discuss the controversy surrounding England's third One Day International against India. After leading Australia to gold at this year's Commonwealth Games, Shelley Nitschke has been appointed Head Coach on a permanent basis. Shelley joins us on the programme to discuss a new era for the women's national team. We also pay tribute to arguably the best fast bowler women's cricket has seen, India's Jhulan Goswami who was playing in her 204th and final one-day international. Picture Credit:- Charlie Dean of England shakes hands with Deepti Sharma of India and the India team after she was Run Out, Mankad, by Deepti Sharma of India during the 3rd Royal London ODI match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)
The curtain came down on the international career of Black Caps batter Ross Taylor in April this year. After 16 years representing New Zealand, his 450th and final game was at a One Day International against The Netherlands. He's the first player from any country to make100 international appearances in all three formats of the game: test cricket, one-day internationals and Twenty20.
Simon Mann is joined by England fast bowling trio Mark Wood, James Anderson and Saqib Mahmood to reflect on the One Day International career of Ben Stokes, who has announced his retirement from the format. We also hear from Stokes, who explains the reasoning behind his decision, with further analysis from his World Cup winning teammate Chris Woakes.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Phil Tufnell, Mark Wood and Tymal Mills to reflect on England men's One Day International 3-0 series win against the Netherlands. The team also preview England men's Test match against New Zealand at Headingley and hear from England women's Test captain Heather Knight ahead of their one and only domestic Test match this year against South Africa. Finally we debate whether a new '6ixty' ball competition in the Caribbean is a good idea or a marketing ploy?
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma are joined by New Zealand legend Ross Taylor following his retirement from international cricket. We discuss Ross' journey through the sport, his departure from the New Zealand captaincy, the high of winning the World Test Championship and the low of the 2019 World Cup final defeat. Plus we get his thoughts on the new England men's Test coach – his former team-mate – Brendon McCullum. The team also discuss England's new white-ball coach Matthew Mott as well as reflecting on the death of former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds. IMAGE: Ross Taylor of New Zealand celebrates his century during game two of the One Day International series between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval. (Credit: Getty Images)
Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Matt Clinch are joined by Australian superstar Alyssa Healy. She currently tops the ICC Women's One Day International player rankings and most recently smashed 170 runs in the World Cup final to help Australia win their seventh World Cup title. She tells us all about that final, how she felt playing her shots and how special it was to play after carrying drinks in the 2013 World Cup. She also tells us about the dominance of Australian cricket, the possibility of a women's Indian Premier League and her family's influence on her life. We also hear what comes first in her life; cricket, golf, her dogs or her husband... Australian bowler Mitchell Starc. Photo: Alyssa Healy of Australia poses with the World Cup trophy in front of fans after Australia won the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Final match between Australia and England in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Credit: Getty Images) Photo: