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Daniel Norcross gathers together four legendary West Indies players who have all been Knighted for their services to cricket and who all come from the same island.Antigua may be only 14 miles long and just 11 miles wide, with a population 550 times smaller than the UK – but it has produced an incredible number of great cricketers. Norcross has been speaking to Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Viv Richards.
A bonus episode of Zero Ducks Given as Daniel sat down at Lord's recently to chat cricket and culture with four legends of the game. Thanks to the amazing team at The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Vivian Richards shared stories and moments from their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Machel St Patrick Hewitt speaks exclusively to the West Indies legends Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Viv Richards, Sir Richie Richardson and Sir Andy Roberts as part of celebrating Cricket and Culture with the Antiguan Tourism Authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Butcher is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and West Indies internationals Sir Curtly Ambrose and Philo Wallace to react to England's six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the 2nd ODI in Antigua, as they level the series ahead of Saturday's decider. They discuss a return to form for captain Jos Buttler, debate where it went wrong for the hosts, and they also hear exclusively from the England captain Jos Buttler and all-rounder Sam Curran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Butcher is joined by West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose, the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former West Indies batter Philo Wallace to look back at the West Indies' 4 wicket win over England in the first ODI in Antigua. They look back at Shai Hope's magnificent hundred, reflect on where it went wrong for England, and they hear from Romario Shepherd and England captain Jos Buttler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary West Indian Fast Bowler Sir Curtly Ambrose joined Kitch & Neeil in the studios of TSB. They discussed:Basketball being his first loveHis mother asking him to take up cricketWhen Australian Batsman Dean Jones asked him to take off his white wrist bandsThe best batsman he facedThe on-field incident with Steve WaughWhy the game today is favours the batsmanHis thoughts on the IPLAnd his bass playing in a band with Richie Richardson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the T20 World Cup final, which saw England crowned Champions following a 5-wicket win over Pakistan at the MCG. The England captain Jos Buttler discusses how they've changed the perception of English white-ball Cricket, whilst we hear from the current Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key, who was quick to praise Buttler's captaincy. They laud the performances of Sam Curran and Adil Rashid in the final, and wax lyrical yet again about the brilliance of Ben Stokes. The India Head Coach Rahul Dravid debates whether Indian players should start to play in T20 leagues outside the IPL, and the West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose looks back at a poor tournament for the West Indies, who failed to reach the Super 12 stages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming to you right from the heart of the end of the lockdown capital of the world, we’re talking about Cameron Green being the 21 year old hope that this country needs. Everyone is scoring runs, no one is taking wickets, unless you’re Marnus bowling seam up in taped up Queensland pants for his grade side.Tim Paine scores a hundred in more intimidating conditions than Edgbaston, Travis Head does what everyone else already did, Moises goes big but what is about Test players playing grade cricket that makes you realise that your dreams are dead?The WBBL is back, Jofra is on fire at the IPL and Sydney replaces Brisbane as the anti-quarantine destination of choice.Sir Curtly Ambrose is on the show and tells us how easy bowling is, taking 115 wickets in English league cricket, driving a Nissan Patrol on the WACA, being side-mouthed by Tugga and how nobody drives Sir Curtly.#AskTGC involves getting alpha’d by your girlfriends Canadian dad, playing with famous athletes of other sports and zoom calls while shadow batting in pyjamas.This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler where you can get your custom bucket hats.. USE THE CODE ‘CHAMP’ AT CHECKOUT BudgySmuggler.comYou can also check out our Patreon at patreon.com/gradecricketer for more exclusive content every single week.You can also find this episode right now on YouTube as well as full interviews and cut downs of the show, if you want to like, comment and subscribe then please do because that helps us out a lot.
The man who had a fiery run in with Dean Jones shared his stories of Dean Jones and how much he enjoyed playing against him.
Love Inspiration (Ep 1605) Sir Curtly Ambrose How to live your dreams and inspire the world
Love Inspiration (Ep 1605) Sir Curtly Ambrose How to live your dreams and inspire the world
Sir Curtly Ambrose, Dominic Cork and Ravi Bopara join Mark Butcher to preview a tantalising fifth day of the second Test between England and West Indies, plus talk England's spin options, why consistency is key in the slip cordon and why Shai Hope has been short of runs.
Dominic Cork says Ben Stokes could become one of England's greatest ever, plus we hear from Stokes after his superb 176 at Emirates Old Trafford. Cork, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Ravi Bopara also answer your questions on bowling, rain days and Joe Root's off-spin.
Mark Butcher, Dominic Cork, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Lydia Greenway discuss Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes' centuries, how Jos Buttler should bat, and whether the absence of fans in the #raisethebat Test series is having an impact.
Dominic Cork, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Lydia Greenway join Mark Butcher to discuss Jofra Archer's exclusion from the second Test against West Indies - and whether the hosts should have picked James Anderson.
West Indian great Sir Curtly Ambrose joined Garry and Tim on SEN Breakfast
Pace aces Sir Curtly Ambrose and Ian Bishop discuss their days playing for West Indies, with Ambrose reflecting on his clash with Steve Waugh and Bishop chatting about the injuries that affected his career.
Sir Curtly Ambrose (one of the cricket greatest fast bowlers of all time
Sir Curtly Ambrose (one of the cricket greatest fast bowlers of all time
Nick and Graeme are in celebratory mood as they reflect on England's remarkable World Cup win in the company of Sir Curtly Ambrose, Monty Panesar and the Barmy Army. Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, featuring Jon Walters, Wayne Bridge, Wes Brown, Steve Sidwell and more. Games for the End of the World - Join us in the apocalypse bunker and dissect life through gaming with a different guest every week TKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxing House of Rugby, the UK's #1 new rugby show. With James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne Boys Don't Cry with Russell Kane, the show that gets men talking about the things men never talk about Unfiltered with James O'Brien, our critically-acclaimed and award-nominated interview series
After his heroics against India, England's Jason Roy takes us inside the mind of an opener. Graeme Swann and Jeremy Coney look ahead to England against New Zealand. We reflect on Sri Lanka beating West Indies in a thriller at Chester-le-Street with Sir Curtly Ambrose, and you'll hear from captain Heather Knight as England prepare to face Australia in the Women's Ashes.
Sir Curtly Ambrose and Robin Smith explain the arts of both bowling fast, and facing pace. Curtly tells us that it’s all about building up a reputation, whilst Robin says that it helps to imagine a line half way down the pitch. Plus Ebony Rainford Brent joins us in place of Tuffers to speak about where England went wrong against Sri Lanka, and what they need to do against Australia. And we hear a from a very prescient Virat Kohli, with his pre-tournament prediction.
Segments Include:Magnificent Seven - Jalmanac: Coldplay - Head JAM - "What's Washed Up At The Beach?" We take your calls - Musk Sticks: Do they pass the Pub Test? - We chat to Jessica Rowe about her new book Diary of a Crap House Wife - Former cricket star Sir Curtly Ambrose drops by after being eliminated from DWTS - We give away some more Easter Show tickets - Gets my Goolies - Man Of The MatchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dwayne Russell speaks to Sir Curtly Ambrose about West Indian cricket, and Dancing with the Stars.
Port Adelaide co-captain Tom Jonas 2. What In The World 3. Sports Update 4. Sir Curtly Ambrose 5. The Week That Was
Hollywood Jack chats to Peking Duk, but not before Sam has a listen back… he has some feedback; Sam debuts his new segment ‘Things we learned from Sir Curtly Ambrose’; NRL legend Billy Slater dropped in; we played another cracking round of Dead or Alive, and; Chrissie rolled out another Test Tuesday – today’s topic: Rambo: First Blood Part II. Who will win? Our podcast listeners are the real winners today.Have you followed us on Instagram? It’s the only place to see all the shenanigans from #tooclosetuesday. You know you want to. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chrissie absolutely nailed the interview with cricketing legend Sir Curtly Ambrose, who will be part of this season of Dancing with the Stars; we spoke to Michael from MAFS; Sam called up Hawks legend Paul Hudson to discuss Browny’s cricketing tactics in Maddie’s Match; Shane Crawford ‘helped’ Dermy with his jungle toilet issues; I’m a Celeb… winner Richard Reid told us about his experience in the jungle and you stupid Browny with your questions for #AskBrowny.We have exclusive content on our Instagram page that you can’t see anywhere else. Follow us now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sir Curtly Ambrose is having a crack at the new season of Dancing with the Stars, and he’s in it to win it! Plus he reminisced about the days of playing against the top notch Aussie team, and also about being knighted (he’s not the biggest fan of being called Sir as it turns out).Perth Glory are kicking butt at the moment, and star recruit Chris Ikonomidis dropped by to talk about how much he’s enjoying his time at the Glory, and also to explain why he was running fairly late this morning....Another star cricketer came into the studio today...Mitchell Johnson may have had the girls swooning but he talked a great deal about his toilet habits. They’re still swooning anyway. He’s promoting the Weet-Bix TRYathlon for kids on March 24.And Anthony from Ellenbrook won the trip to the Maldives yesterday - he explained that his rather subdued reaction was due to having had a vasectomy the day before! A good time to take calls on post-vasectomy stories, Jason’s will make your eyes water and Louie’s - well, sometimes they don’t always work as well as they should.Result of all this vasectomy talk? Shaun has never crossed his legs tighter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sir Curtly Ambrose helps preview England v West Indies and gives tips to current England bowler Mark Wood. Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood and Sir Curtly Ambrose join Mark Chapman to preview England's three-match Test series against the West Indies. The panel also discuss England selection, the logistics around a day-night Test, and Mark Wood joins to talk fast bowling.
Simon Hughes in Antigua and Simon Mann in London analyse the demise of West Indian See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.