Podcasts about pink ball

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Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

With the ongoing day-night Test match between Australia and England, Nikesh Rughani, Clint Wheeldon and Charu Sharma debate the success of the format and ask if it could be seen as a gimmick if more countries don't start playing them? We hear from Aaron Briggs, who is a data analyst for the ECB and did a PHD on the aerodynamics of swing bowling at Cambridge. He tells us what makes the pink balls so different.With the five Women's Premier League teams locked in for the new season, we look at the major signings and snubs at the mega auction and hear the story of Mumbai Indians new signing Millie Illingworth. Plus, with the India and South Africa ODI series level on 1-1, we discuss if Virat Kohli is back to his best after hitting two back to back centuries.Photo: Ollie Pope of England is bowled by Mitchell Starc of Australia during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Barra stopped by to chat with Lisa & Russell ahead of the second leg of The Ashes, and things got very educational. Lisa had a few burning cricket questions - starting with the big one: what on earth is a Day–Night Test? Barra broke it down, explained why the ball is pink, and even dropped a few stats along the way. With form lines tightening and momentum swinging, the big question remains… who will take this one out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI slop shownotes as per usual. Possible Episode TitlesBears, Budgets, and the Billion-Dollar InterfaceThe BOM Shell, Hong Kong Fires, and Pink Ball TacticsBamboo Scaffolds and Bureaucratic BlowoutsFrom the Kowloon Hills to the Gabba: Bears, Bombs, and BazballEpisode BlurbIn Episode 136, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack connect to discuss a tragic week in Hong Kong following a devastating fire in the New Territories. The Jacks dive deep into the bureaucracy back home, tearing apart the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's "interface" upgrade that ballooned from $4 million to $94 million—a classic case of consultant heavy-lifting and public service decline.The conversation spans the globe, touching on the underwhelming COP summit in Brazil, the "shambolic" UK Budget under Keir Starmer, and the curious bonhomie between Donald Trump and his political rivals. Plus, there are bears attacking in Japan and "wrench attacks" in Vancouver.Finally, the boys turn their eyes to the Gabba for the Pink Ball Test. Can England bounce back? Is Travis Head the key? And who will take home the flag in the AFLW Grand Final?Show Notes & Timestamps[00:00:00] Tragedy in Hong KongHong Kong Jack reports on the devastating fire in the New Territories with a death toll nearing 100. The boys discuss the history of the apartment blocks, the use of bamboo scaffolding in construction, and the grim reality of high-density living for the elderly.[00:09:13] The Lantau SwimA lighter note from HK: two swimmers tackle the waters around Lantau Island. The Jacks question the water quality near the Pearl River Delta.[00:10:31] Victorian Politics: A New Hope?Discussion on the polling boost for Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson. Is the shine coming off the Labor government, and can the Liberals actually win the next state election?[00:14:03] COP30 in BrazilA wrap-up of the climate summit in Belém. The consensus? A lot of money spent for very little actionable result, and relief that Australia didn't drop a billion dollars hosting it.[00:16:15] The BOM Website FiascoJoel tears into the Bureau of Meteorology's upgrade. What was sold as a $4 million "interface" refresh has skyrocketed to $94 million. A broader discussion on the "consultancy disease" (Accenture, IBM) and the hollowing out of IT skills within the Australian Public Service.[00:28:03] The Brittany Higgins Saga ContinuesAnalysis of Cameron Milner's "Watergate" comments regarding Labor's handling of the Fiona Brown and Linda Reynolds legal claims. The Jacks argue for a swift settlement and a fair go for Fiona Brown.[00:35:10] Inflation & The Public ServiceInflation sticks at 3.5%, driven largely by government spending. Discussion on the massive expansion of the public service workforce under the current government and the lack of a "Peter Walsh-style" finance minister to curb spending.[00:39:49] Ukraine, Russia, and the Peace DealThe latest on the peace proposals. Is a "dirty deal" inevitable? The Jacks discuss Russia's war economy, J.D. Vance's peace plan, and why Poland's military build-up is the model for the rest of Europe.[00:51:37] UK Budget ShamblesReaction to the Starmer Government's budget. Leaks, "mansion taxes," and rising welfare bills for the "work-shy." Plus, Kemi Badenoch's parliamentary performance compared to the Keating era.[00:59:04] The BBC's Funding CrisisThe "Beeb" blows a billion dollars as license fee cancellations soar. Joel and Jack discuss the archaic nature of the TV license fee compared to funding via general revenue.[01:02:19] Bear Attacks in JapanAn unexpected crisis in Japan: Asiatic brown bears are moving from rural areas to urban centres, mauling nearly 200 people.[01:05:39] Crypto Crime in "Hongcouver"A violent "wrench attack" in British Columbia highlights the dangers of physical crypto theft. Joel muses on the future of encryption vs. supercomputers.[01:08:58] US Politics: Trump & The "Fascist" LabelDonald Trump's surprisingly civil meeting with NY political figures (Zohran Mamdani) despite previous name-calling. Plus, the dismissal of the James Comey and Letitia James indictments.[01:18:19] Cricket: The Gabba Pink Ball TestPreviewing the Test Match. Can England recover from their Perth tactics? The debate over Scott Boland's bowling, Mitchell Stark's form, and why it's time to call time on Usman Khawaja. The Jacks predict tactics for the swinging pink ball.[01:28:41] India's Coaching WoesAfter a 2-0 drubbing by South Africa at home, Gautam Gambhir's tenure is under the microscope.[01:31:05] AFLW Grand Final PreviewBrisbane Lions vs. North Melbourne at Princes Park. North are on a historic winning streak, but can the Lions cause an upset?[01:32:48] Racing & Offshore BettingA look at the leakage of wagering revenue to offshore operators and James Packer's recent comments on tax.

With the England looking to keep their Ashes hopes alive, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the second Test in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Ashes Test, which gets underway in Brisbane on Thursday morning. They hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what the make up of the side will be with the absence of Mark Wood. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny discusses the latest from the Australian camp, as the debate over who should open the batting rolls on. The Kent Head Coach Adam Hollioake joins the show to discuss his first season in charge of the county and his experience working with the England Lions on this current tour of Australia. Plus, they hear from the former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn, and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Butch, Phil, Ben and Yas look ahead to the pink-ball Test in Brisbane, react to South Africa's series win in India and more. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:40 Intro / 2:17 Do we like pink-ball Tests? / 16:45 Naked Wines / 17:10 Mark Butcher / 32:27 Cricket 26 / 32:51 What will Australia's XI be? / 39:38 Pink-ball warm-up / 48:10 Visit Victoria / 48:35 Wisden Photograph of the Year competition / 48:59 FREE WCM Ashes special / 50:05 Patreon / 50:54 India vs South Africa / 1:00:12 County schedule / 1:08:13 Outro

Travis Head speaks in depth with Adam White about THAT innings, his approach to batting, opening at the top of the order and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Root tells Stephan Shemilt that the Ashes doesn't need a pink-ball Test match. Australia's first Test centurion Travis Head responds by telling Stephan "Pink ball, white ball, red ball - who really cares?".As the pair differ on views ahead of the Test between England and Australia at The Gabba, Eleanor Oldroyd sits in a cafe just outside the iconic venue with Andy Zaltzman and Henry Moeran to look ahead to the second match of the Ashes. Plus, former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine discusses what the pink-ball offers under the lights in Brisbane.

A bonus pod from Yas and Jim now the dust has settled from Perth's two-day Test and a look ahead to Brisbane.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Pressure mounts on Usman Khawaja ahead of Gabba test Manly named captain to replace DCE North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell named AFL-W Best and Fairest The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Pressure mounts on Usman Khawaja ahead of Gabba test Manly named captain to replace DCE North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell named AFL-W Best and Fairest The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Pressure mounts on Usman Khawaja ahead of Gabba test Manly named captain to replace DCE North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell named AFL-W Best and Fairest The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British Museum has once again stirred controversy with its latest “Pink Ball” dinner gala taking place in the hall housing the Parthenon Sculptures, a move that has elicited strong reactions from both Greece, cultural heritage experts, and leading advocates for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Professor Paul Cartledge, the Vice chairman of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles and a renowned scholar of ancient Greek history, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down why the British Museum's glitzy gala only adds to the reunification cause.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece criticizes British Museum dinner among Parthenon SculpturesBritish Museum glitzy gala ball, Janet Suzman agrees with Greece and suggests that the publicity adds to the reunification causeGreek leader pushes EU on joint defense debtGreece acts on housing crunch as shortages pile pressure on government

We review the the second Test between Australia and India at Adelaide. Australia drew level with a handsome 10-wicket win.  Support 81allout on Ko-Fi Talking Points: Mitchell Starc: the pink ball master Australia's bowling depth to the fore in day-night Test India's selection hedges come back to bite them Is it time to go back to picking five specialist bowlers?  Travis Head: a right royal headache for India Australia thrive on a pitch with true bounce Has the Harshit Rana experiment run its course?  The Nitish Reddy puzzle: he is offering lower-order runs with the bat but little with the ball Ashwin's fine spell on a pitch that offered nothing for him Pat Cummins' deadly bouncers Participants: Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Ashoka Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack| ESPNcricinfo * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy books republished by 81allout: War Minus the Shooting by Mike Marqusee Cricket Beyond the Bazaar by Mike Coward The Summer Game by Gideon Haigh  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related: Australia square the series - Kartikeya Date - Cricketing View substack Sanjay Manjrekar: Kohli has 'serious technical issue' that he can't find solution to - ESPNcricinfo Travis Head brings the South Australia feelgood factor to make India suffer - Geoff Lemon - Guardian Give it up for 2024: Test cricket has had few better years - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo 81allout podcast archives from the 2020-21 series: Preview | Adelaide | Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Interview with journalist Bharat Sundaresan

Reversal of performances from Perth IND bowling too dependent on Bumrah Travis Head Possible combinations for next test

Not many expected India to suffer a limp loss like they did in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After hammering Australia by 295 runs in Perth under Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy, India were humbled by 10 wickets in Adelaide. India conceded the momentum after a one-sided defeat in the pink-ball Test. Questions have been asked about Rohit Sharma's captaincy and his fading returns with the bat. Rohit looked uninspiring in Adelaide and managed just 9 runs with the bat after opting the No. 6 slot. Rohit made questionable calls and lacked conviction with his bowling and fielding changes. Is time running out for Rohit Sharma? What about Virat Kohli's never-ending struggles with the tight line outside off-stump. The two big guns failed to step up when the team needed them the most. Should India go back to Jasprit Bumrah for the Brisbane Test, starting December 6. Should there be changes to the bowling unit? Should Rohit return to the top of the order? With plenty of questions to answer, India look to bounce back in the third Test. In the latest episode of the Sledging Room podcast, Akshay Ramesh, Saurabh Kumar and Kingshuk Kusari diessect India's loss in Adelaide and discuss why it may be just a one-off. Tune In! Produced and Sound mixed by Sachin Dwivedi

SEN Cricket's Gerard Whateley reviews the 2nd test from Adelaide with the pressure back onto India, the pressure lifted from Marnus and the majesty of Travis Head at his home ground. 00:00 Final runs from the Aussies 00:45 The test ending quickly but putting things right 01:45 Marnus Labuschagne very relieved 03:15 Did we overreact at Marnus? 04:00 Pressure back on India 06:00 Who is the pressure on for Australia? 07:00 Chance of Beau Webster making his debut in this test series 08:00 Scott Boland unfortunately the odd one out 09:30 Pink Ball crowds in Adelaide 11:15 Why isn't there more pink ball? 12:30 Siraj and Head incident 15:00 Todd Greenberg as new Cricket Australia CEO Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney 2pm AEST on SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen X:      https://x.com/joelfletchsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charbel Coorey (Australia fan) and Nash Sant (India fan) discuss the second day's play of the Pink Ball test. Travis Head comes off with a brilliant century and Australia end the day on top with a lead of 29 and India 5 wickets down.

Jarrod Kimber and Saurabh Somani pick apart all of the action.Australia closed day 1 86-1 as India failed to dismiss the struggling Marnus Labuschagne and new opener Nathan McSweeney. India were bowled out in the second session of the day night test in Adelaide with Mitchell Starc doing what he does best taking 6 wickets with the pink ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on The Dose, we rank our top 10 NRL spines (hookers, halfbacks, five-eighths, and fullbacks), analysing which teams are set to rise and which are destined to fall. We also dive into the fallout from the first Border-Gavaskar Test, dissecting Australia's abysmal display and gearing up for the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide.Who's feeling the pressure, and who can be trusted to salvage the Border-Gavaskar trophy from Rohit Sharma and his side? Plus, we discuss the lineup changes for both India and Australia and what they mean for the series ahead.Wherever you're listening, don't forget to like and follow for more content covering Australia's biggest sports and all things green and gold! linktr.ee/Dosesports

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Sriram Veera, The Indian Express' man in Australia, joins from Adelaide with Mihir Vasavda and Vinayakk Mohanarangan, looking forward to the 2nd Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Riordans Paint & Panel 2024 Pink Ball is Saturday October 12th at Club Davinci. Chairperson Deb Chandler has all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Indies put together their best day of the summer with 8/266 against Australia, after losing five wickets early. Man of the moment Kavem Hodge talks to Brad Haddin and Gus Worland after his career best 79 before Nathan Lyon joins his good mate in Hadds to talk through the "hacky sack" that was the pink ball. Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's Covid running through the Australian camp but it won't affect the playing XI. cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett run you through all the news ahead of the Brisbane Test, which marks the return of both teams to the day-night version of the format.Australia also named their T20 squad to face the West Indies on Wednesday which could give us a bit of a sneak peek into what the selectors are thinking ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. The episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Pink Ball last Staurday Night, Parliament last week and Melbourne 1/2 Marathon raising money for a local charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On UpNDown podcast this week the fellas disucss: - Finau performance from the Mexico Open - The New PGA America's Tour - "Between Clubs" Pink Ball or No tees playing from 7,200 yards with 3 random dudes? - "Ride With Benny" for the Wells Fargo

NZ Herald Cricket Writer Andrew Alderson joins Dylan Cleaver live in Mount Maunganui for another special episode of the BYC Podcast as they recap the final day of the Pink Ball Test between the Black Caps & England...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald Cricket Writer Andrew Alderson joins Dylan Cleaver live in Mount Maunganui for another special episode of the BYC Podcast as they recap day and night 3 of the Pink Ball Test between the Black Caps & England...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald Cricket Writer Andrew Alderson joins Dylan Cleaver live in Mount Maunganui for another special episode of the BYC Podcast as they recap day and night 2 of the Pink Ball Test between the Black Caps & England...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald Cricket Writer Andrew Alderson joins Dylan Cleaver live in Mount Maunganui for a special episode of the BYC Podcast as they recap the extraordinary scenes day and night 1 of the Pink Ball Test between the Black Caps and England...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A national state of emergency won't stop the day-night cricket test between New Zealand and England going ahead at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui this afternoon. The Black Caps have only played three pink-ball test matches - losing twice to Australia in the inaugural test in Adelaide in 2015 and again in Perth in 2019. The only win was against England - an innnings and 49 run victory at Auckland's Eden Park in 2018. Sports editor Stephen Hewson looks at how this test will unfold.  

Michelle from Pink Ball joined Tim and Chelsea to talk about this weekend's event that helps raise money for breast cancer. For more information visit bocapinkball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle from Pink Ball joined Tim and Chelsea to talk about this weekend's event that helps raise money for breast cancer. For more information visit bocapinkball.com.

Allan Border joins Nic Savage, Jacob Polychronis and Ben Waterworth to preview the Australia v West Indies second Test series - and talk 'Bazball'. Plus the panel picks apart the big cricket issues in Fair or Farce and answers your questions in the Mailbag, in the latest edition of the Follow-On PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clean sweep over the world champions! Who saw that coming?Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett recap Australia's huge wins over England, discuss what it means for this side, look ahead to an exciting Prime Minister's XI fixture and try to predict the WBBL|08 finals.Timestamps: Dettol ODI wash-up 0:30, Prime Minister's XI v Windies 09:30, WBBL finals 11:00, latest Aussie squad 14:30, Shield latest 17:00.Listen to the Scoop Podcast here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/62d4be54f7d5910011e61267Kim Garth feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/kim-garth-australia-t20-selection-india-tour-ireland-wbbl08-big-bash-debut/2022-11-22AB's Joe Burns feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/joe-burns-100th-sheffield-shield-match-all-time-queensland-bulls-great-australia-test-opener/2022-11-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now, for a bit of a different episode.Once upon a time, there was a pink ball—and a little girl who loved it. One day it drifted out to sea...or so she thought. On today's episode I tell a treasured story from my life about personal symbols, and what we can take from the stories we share.Visit me on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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SHOW TOPICS - Anniversary Interrupted - No Fun With Migraines - Zooming In Pajamas - Everything Is Garbage - Micro-plastic in the blood - Pink Ball, Blue Ball - Trashing Art SHOW NOTES - 00:20 - "Spot on" co-host forgets SubRant anniversary - 01:30 - Other co-host forgets about Leap Year - 02:10 - James crushes migraine for sake of podcast - 05:00 - Airport pajama fashion - 05:47 - Reviving Facebook - 06:35 - "Zero-sum" upgrade or princess fantasy? - 08:57 - "You got a window, open it" - 10:15 - Plastic garbage obsession - 11:00 - Misinterpreting micro-plastics - 12:00 - Forgoing a Lego blood clot - 12:45 - Vegetarian siting on dead cow worries about plastic toothpaste - 13:40 - Just waiting to be discovered! - 14:04 - 'Blue Balls' destroy humanity - 15:17 - "One word: plastics" (The Graduate, 1967) - 16:20 - Plastic saturation limit - 16:45 - Catherine's savage mercury moment - 17:41 - Talking strangers at the grocery strangers and palpating tomatoes - 18:45 - Take-out plastic overwhelms studio space - 19:58 - Plastic pollution art - 21:30 - Don't divert, use real trash! "Bristol Whales" by Sue Lipscombe - 22:25 - My bags have been a tapestry "Bridge" and "Ocean of Plastic" by Dianna Cohen - 22:50 - Consuming chips for art - 23:32 - Colorful bottle top rainbow trash "One Beach Plastic" by Richard and Judith Lang - 24:22 - Infinitely sustainable materials? - 25:02 - Compressing into nature "Plastic Planet" by Calder Kamin - 26:07 - Introducing "Tik-Toad" - 26:34 - James has a favorite! - 27:02 - The Great Lakes palette - 28:48 - Podcast of imperfection - 29:02 - "What is art? Listen and you still won't know!" - 30:12 - "I good think too"!

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Ah the Ashes is coming to an end. Will it be 4-0. Or can England conjure up a win? Well, we know one thing for certain though. Sam Billings found out how huge Australia is. Do share our podcast and subscribe to us. We are now on various platforms including Spotify! You can reach out to us on Twitter: Alankrith - @AlanzArena; Ani - @AniSIyer; Anand - @Anandsudha31 PS: I do not own the rights for the image in the poster. It is not meant for any monetary purpose. The image was featured on The Guardian. If you are the owner and would like me to remove it, then contact me and I shall do the needful.

Aussie Captain Pat Cummins joins Brett and Buzzard for a big chat in this episode, covering everything from the dynamic with Steve Smith, keeping in close contact with Tim Paine, becoming a new dad to Albie, and the pressures that come with the second most important job in Australia (after the Prime Minister). email the podcast your questions: thebrettleepodcast@news.com.au Get involved in the Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HqS2Qwx7knUHEM5niQDJpk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two.

कशी चालू आहे भारत आणि ऑस्ट्रेलियाची प्रकाशझोतातील कसोटी सामन्याची तयारी? पृथ्वी शॉ का शुबमन गिल: कोण असेल मयंक अगरवालचा सलामीचा जोडीदार? रिषभ पंत आणि वृद्धिमान साहामधील यष्टिरक्षकाची लढत कोणाच्या बाजूने झुकेल? आणि रविचंद्रन अश्विन दिसेल का मालिकेच्या पहिल्या सामन्यात? ऍडलेडमधून गौरव आणि मुंबईहून अमोल घेऊन येत आहेत ह्या सर्व प्रश्नांची उत्तरे How are India and Australia preparing for the floodlit Test match? Prithvi Shaw or Shubman Gill: Who will be Mayank Agarwal's opening partner? Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets for India, or will it be Wriddhiman Saha? And will R Ashwin be seen in action in the series-opener? Gaurav from Adelaide and Amol in Mumbai have all the answers to these questions 

Jelisa, Paul and Menners discuss the upcoming Aussie Tour of the UK, fight about usage of the Pink Ball and pick the podcasts all time XI from guests that have come on. Menners also interviews Aussie Skipper Aaron Finch. Email to: auscricketpod@gmail.com We are on Twitter and Insta: @auscricketpod Head to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices