Podcasts about World Series Cricket

Professional cricket competition from 1977 to 1979

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Best podcasts about World Series Cricket

Latest podcast episodes about World Series Cricket

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
#176 Delvene Delaney: The Untold Story Behind Australia's Most Iconic Film - Crocodile Dundee

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 84:48


Delvene Delaney is an actress and documentarian. Her documentary, Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee, pays tribute to Paul Hogan and honours her late husband, John Cornell.John was not only a great friend of mine but, in my opinion, one of Australia's greatest creative minds. His vision helped revolutionise cricket with World Series Cricket and co-create Crocodile Dundee, one of the most successful Australian films of all time.This conversation dives into Delvene's love story with John Cornell and the unforgettable magic that unfolded on the Crocodile Dundee set with Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski. I loved this chat, and I think you will too.Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee is in cinemas 27 March with nationwide screenings. Find where to watch here: https://kismetmovies.com/releases/love-of-an-icon-the-legend-of-crocodile-dundee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How’s That? - The Podcast
Doug Walters Pt 2 - Cricket Legend!

How’s That? - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 66:12


In Pt2 of Doug Walters' "How's That? - The Podcast" episode, the cricket legend talks to the boys about : The beginnings of World Series Cricket, Kerry Packer, the infamous underarm ball incident against New Zealand, Doug & Whit on the beers, Ian McGilvray, giving up cigarettes, nicknames, Tooheys ads, Cricket NSW Hall Of Fame, the modern game, facing Jeff Thompson, & much, much more!

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Sports industry failures: the ideas and brands that didn't make it

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 53:10


Sports media and marketing expert David Stubley, author of ‘Gamechangers and Rainmakers: How Sport Became Big Business', joins Leaders Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan, to discuss what there is to learn from the sports industry brands that no longer exist.It's a whistle-stop tour through decades of sports industry history, including the American Football League and its eventual merger with the NFL; Billie Jean King's breakaway Virginia Slims Tour; Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket; British Sky Broadcasting's role in the launch of the Premier League; the rise and fall of Horst Dassler's ISL; and the dotcom bubble burst that did for OnDigital, Quokka and Sportal.There's also time to reflect on a busy sports industry week: the Super Bowl in review; Uefa's decision to go exclusive with Relevent and end a decades-long relationship with TEAM; and rumblings of new global basketball leagues.

How’s That? - The Podcast
Len Pascoe Pt 2 - Cricket Legend - Summer Of Cricket Series!

How’s That? - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 68:15


In this Pt 2 “How's That? – The Podcast” episode, Australian, NSW & Bankstown cricket legend Len Pascoe talks to the boys about : Test Cricket vs Grade Cricket, bowling to Viv Richards, Tony Grieg being Len's 1st Test wicket, touring the West Indies, The Guyana Riot, Ian Chappell, Desmond Haynes & Gordon Greenidge, Magnum 44 gun at Barbados, Mike Whitney's West Indian accent, being sledged by Sri Lankan Ravi Ratnayeke, the Pascoe/Thompson Ward at Bankstown Hospital, Mike Whitney's West Indian accent, coaching Glen McGrath & Steve Smith, World Series Cricket and day/night games, Bill O'Reilly, Harold Larwood, Doug Walters, designing the cricket helmet, Playboy Bunnies, T20 cricket & much, much more…. Some of the best cricket stories of all time!!!

How’s That? - The Podcast
Len Pascoe - Cricket Legend - Summer Of Cricket Series!

How’s That? - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 48:43


In this Pt 1 “How's That? – The Podcast” episode, Australian, NSW & Bankstown cricket legend Len Pascoe talks to the boys about : Growing up in Western Australia & Bankstown NSW, his parents, Bill O'Reilly, rugby league, playing junior & grade cricket with his good mate Jeff Thompson, bowling to Sir Donald Bradman, playing cricket for NSW, surfing, Alan Border, Mark Taylor, Fred Trueman, World Series Cricket, John Farnham, meeting and playing cricket with and against Mike Whitney, sledging, bowling with Dennis Lillee.....and much, much more!  

Botica's Bunch
Clairsy & Lisa Rewound July 1

Botica's Bunch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 14:54


Clairsy & Lisa took your calls about the things you lost after NFL player Jason Kelce lost his Superbowl ring in a pool of chili.  During Clairsy & Lisa's celebration of the year 1984, they spoke to cricket legend Kim Hughes about the split between the Australian Cricket Board and World Series Cricket and how he handled some big name retirements They also spoke to Andrew Farris from INXS as the band's classic album The Swing turned 40 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Seats Still Available
344: The Evolution of Sports Media - With David Bockino

Good Seats Still Available

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 86:12


Former ESPN ad researcher, and current Elon University professor of communications and sport management David Bockino (Game On: How Sports Media Grew Up, Sold Out, and Got Personal with Billions of Fans) helps us trace the evolution of the sports media industry - with historical points of interest both obvious (e.g., the 1958 NFL Championship Game; "Sports Illustrated" magazine; ABC's "Monday Night Football;" the 1979 launch of cable's ESPN); and subtle (1967's live multinational "Our World" TV broadcast; World Series Cricket; 1981's short-lived Enterprise Radio Network; AudioNet/Broadcast.com; and virtual graphics pioneer SportVision). + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY   SPONSOR THANKS: Newspapers.com (promo code: GSA20):  https://newspapers.com Old School Shirts.com (promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN:  Game On: How Sports Media Grew Up, Sold Out, and Got Personal with Billions of Fans (2024): https://amzn.to/49AopDi   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

SEN WA Breakfast
World Series Cricket - Mastermind Quiz (28/02/24)

SEN WA Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 8:02


Test your knowledge of sport with our Mastermind Quiz. Today's topic is 'World Series Cricket' and contestant is Daryl from Kingsley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr M History Podcast
How cricket became commercialised...

Mr M History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 53:59


PY's at the wheel again! We leave Bradman to look at how World Series Cricket changed the game forever. Cam also has no issue with ball tampering...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrMitchellHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sport's Cutting Edge
#55: Cricket's Sportstech Surge, with Luke Santamaria & Felicity George

Sport's Cutting Edge

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 46:34


Cricket is one of the world's oldest sports, first played in the 1500s in England. The modern game is equal parts tradition and revolution- first seen with Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket, and now T20. BBL team the Melbourne Renegades, in conjunction with ASTN, selected Spark-Up Studios to digitally revolutionise their fan connection. Today we hear from Spark-Up founder Luke Santamaria and Renegades Fan Engagement Boss, Felicity George on how gamification and personalisation can keep this 16th century sport relevant in the Web-4 era.

Bits and Pieces : The friendliest cricket podcast
Ep 61: The Gideon Haighiography

Bits and Pieces : The friendliest cricket podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 66:58


In Episode 61, Chops, Sameer, Mohan, Krtgrphr and Murali gather around to listen to Bits and Pieces' newest friend: the legendary cricket writer and South Yarra CC's premier batter, Gideon Haigh. Listen in as Gideon holds court from Indore on the ongoing India vs Australia Test series, Victor Trumper, Shane Warne, Ian Chappell, Wasim Akram and World Series Cricket while describing how he wrote his books, how he plays his cricket and how he sees the myriad changes afoot in cricket right now. Listen till the end for a surprise Andy Murray cameo. Find us on Twitter: 1. Bits and Pieces: https://twitter.com/bnp_cricket 2. Sameer Mohan: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead148 3. Chops: https://twitter.com/el_chopernos 4. Mohan K: https://twitter.com/mohank 5. Krtgrphr: https://twitter.com/krtgrphr 6. Murali S: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun 7. Gideon: Nice try, he ain't on Twitter Show Notes: 1. Gideon Haigh's website: https://www.gideonhaigh.com/ 2. Gideon Haigh's significance for cricket writing: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/jan/20/gideon-haigh-cricket-writer 3. Gideon's Bradman Oration in 2012: https://youtu.be/9h4I6reP2vg 4. Gideon pays tribute to Shane Warne on his death: https://youtu.be/XrTZ1hGMSJM 5. Bookworm book store in Bangalore goes full Akramam mode: https://twitter.com/bookworm_Kris/status/1605458021932417024

Just Havin a Crack
EP 106 Mike Procter "Mandela"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 96:26


Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's guest is South African all-rounder, coach, and match Referee Mike Procter.Mike growing up in Durban was drawn to all sports but cricket won out.Mike rose to the top of his game at a time when South Africa was unable to compete internationally due to Apartheid.A country divided by what colour your skin was.World Series Cricket, County Cricket, and Currie Cup were Mike's avenues to display his skills.Post-retirement Mike went on to coach South Africa and then become a Match Referee.Mike was involved with the now infamous "Monkey Gate" saga between India and Australia.

Glory Days
ACT Cricket 100 Years - Episode 3 ”Country Powerhouse to Regional Powerhouse”

Glory Days

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 57:47


It all happened in the sixties and seventies with the re organisation of club cricket, Women's Cricket was finding its feet and World Series Cricket hit Canberra, coaching and junior cricket were thriving  and the star players were a plenty - I hope you enjoy Episode 3 “Country Powerhouse to Regional Powerhouse” as we celebrate the 100th Year of Cricket in the ACT.

Everlasting Summer
Everlasting Summer 03 | Pictures as well as sound

Everlasting Summer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 25:00 Very Popular


It's hard to remember now, but televised cricket in Australia was led by the ABC for over 20 years. From the beginning of television in 1956, ABC TV was the country's predominant broadcaster of cricket.Then in 1977, Kerry Packer created World Series Cricket; a move ultimately designed to get the exclusive rights to broadcast cricket on the Nine Network, and off the ABC.It was called a cricket revolution, but to what extent had the relay technology, the camera angles, the action and slow-motion replays — as well as the commentators — been pioneered and nurtured by the ABC?

Just Havin a Crack
Ep 103 Ray Phillips "Opportunity Knocks"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 72:12


Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today's guest Ray Phillps has lived a fortunate life. A life where his love of cricket has taken him to places he never thought were possible.Growing up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Ray took his opportunity to play cricket in Queensland where he had a distinguished career. Ray's career spanned World Series Cricket, the rebel tour of South Africa, and the shift from WSC back to the establishment and subsequent tours of England.Spend an hour with us as he hear from Ray and how opportunity knocks.

The Cricket Library
Kepler Wessels Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

The Cricket Library

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 34:42


Kepler Wessels has the distinction of representing both Australia and South Africa in International Cricket. In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, Kepler Wessels joins host Matt Ellis to share his reflections on the origins of his passion for cricket, breaking into First Class Cricket at age 16 whilst still at school, moving to England and the influence of Tony Greig in getting him to Australia to play World Series Cricket. We hear about Kepler's test debut, where he made a big hundred, and we clear up who was to blame for the run-out of Greg Chappell in that innings. He shares his mindset for taking on and conquering the almighty West Indies pace attack of the 1980s. We get some insights into the Sheffield Shield final in the 1985/6 season and his dismissal of Mark Waugh in that game. Kepler speaks of the surprise of returning to play international cricket for South Africa, the thrill of beating Australia in their first game of the 92 World Cup and the disappointment of bowing out in a rain-affected semi-final. He shares the plan they hatched to dismiss Allan Border in the famous Sydney Test Match of 1994 and the elation of scoring a century at Lord's at the back end of his career. Kepler updates us on what he is up to now, including his work at Kepler Wessels Training. Of course, we don't let him get away without asking who the three people he would most like to join him at the cricket nets. Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Jay Z's Massive Trade Rumour, Wendell Sailor, How Is Your Dog A Genius? - The Rush Hour podcast - Wednesday 13th July 2022

The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 59:21


Is Clarko the front-runner for the North Melbourne coaching gig?, Brandon Smith suspended for three games, South Africa withdraw from ODI Series in Australia, Hump Day Quiz, Jay Z Clark's trade news and rumours, JB copped it from Joe Ingles and Jarryd Roughead, Greg Norman not invited to The Open Champions Dinner, how is your dog a genius?, Bunnings will increase the price of their snags, Wendell Sailor previews State of Origin Game 3, Billy's Joke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

81 All Out
Radio commentary lets you dream about the game - 'Reds' Perreira

81 All Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 106:19 Very Popular


In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with one of the most prolific radio broadcasters: Joseph 'Reds' Perreira. In a career spanning over 50 years, Reds has commentated on 152 Tests and close to 500 other matches - including ODIs, first-class, and List A games. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon. Talking Points: Overcoming a stammer by imitating radio commentary Traveling the Caribbean to watch live sport in the 1950s A memorable commentary debut in 1971 - when India toured the Caribbean The thriller at Edgbaston - calling West Indies v Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup The honour of being at Lord's in 1975 - watching West Indies lift the trophy Life as a freelancer in Australia in 1975-76 The day Roy Fredericks ruled The World Series Cricket game in Sydney - when Kerry Packer made his point Breaking the story of the West Indies' "rebel" tour to South Africa The 1983 World Cup - and the inexplicable loss in the final Lara's debut, West Indies' 1-run win, and South Africa's collapse in Barbados The 2007 World Cup - and how it could have been so much better [kofi] Participants: Joseph 'Reds' Perreira Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) * Related: Living My Dreams - Joseph 'Reds' Perreira - Amazon Reds hits rewind - Sriram Veera - ESPNcricinfo Gavaskar Calypso - Lord Relator - YouTube How we won the World Cup - Clive Lloyd interview - ESPNcricinfo Roberts and Murray stand tall - Fazeer Mohammed - ESPNcricinfo 'Quicker you bowled, harder he hit' - Ian Chappell on Roy Fredericks' 169 at Perth - ESPNcricinfo 'Cricket is about scoring runs' - Jeff Dujon interview - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo Legends of TMS - Tony Cozier - YouTube Why India's win against West Indies in Berbice remains special - Nimish Dubey - Indian Express Reds Perreira's notes from the Perth Test of 1975 - when Roy Fredericks scored 169 off 145 balls

Red Inker With Jarrod Kimber
The Wagon Wheel on Spotify Live - Ep49 - 15/06/22

Red Inker With Jarrod Kimber

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 45:51 Very Popular


Please note, this week, we were unable to get the audio from Spotify for the live questions, so this podcast contains only the Patreon questions, and the questions written in the live chat. Apologies for this, we hope to have this sorted for next week. This week on Wagon Wheel, Jarrod answers questions from our loveable Patreon sponsors, and from our attendees on what the cricketing world would look like without Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket, how much advice went into trying to combat Jonny Bairstow's amazing knock in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand, how Jarrod finds guests for Red Inker, the differences in swing bowlers, Jarrod's picks for opening batters in Tests and ODI's, how Trent Boult bucks the trend of less skillful left arm fast bowlers, the gradual invasion of the pitch by commentators before and during the game, who will be remembered as the better Test cricketer out of Joe Root and Virat Kholi, will the average fast bowling speed hit 140kph in the future, what Don Bradman might play like in the current Test climate and why players don't use zinc on their faces anymore. - Sign up for the 99.94 DM Beta App launch here: https://9994dm.com/ Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on Spotify Live, a live chat app that you can use to talk with Jarrod. You can join the conversation over there each week, just download Spotify Live on your phone, and follow Jarrod Kimber. To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber. If you like this podcast, you may enjoy other things I create, check them all out at https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. This podcast is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Mukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side. Aurojyoti Senapati turns the files into video podcasts and Subhankar Bhattacharya makes our graphics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticket Podcast
Rugby League & Sydney's West: What's the Deal?

The Ticket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 57:54


A spurious link between rugby league in Sydney's west and a gangland murder has people talking again. Beyond the headlines Penrith is doing phenomenal work with its junior players, positively impacting the communities more broadly. Plus, a legal look at Greg Norman's LIV Golf and comparisons to World Series Cricket.

The Ticket Podcast
Rugby League & Sydney's West: What's the Deal?

The Ticket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 57:54


A spurious link between rugby league in Sydney's west and a gangland murder has people talking again. Beyond the headlines Penrith is doing phenomenal work with its junior players, positively impacting the communities more broadly. Plus, a legal look at Greg Norman's LIV Golf and comparisons to World Series Cricket.

Afternoons with Staffy
Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket leaked, Chelsea's historic win, and a bday shoutout to SVG (09/05/22)

Afternoons with Staffy

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 4:53


Back in the Day on May 9th, Kerry Packer's WSC leaked, Chelsea's historic league win, and a bday shoutout the on the greatest to ever do it SVG! Here's what happened Back In The Day.

Just Havin a Crack
EP 92 Gary Cosier "Bangers Bunny"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 66:38


This week on Just Havin a Crack we speak to an international cricketer, Gary Cosier.You may remember Gary was featured on the mini-series HOWZAT as one of the few current Australian players not to receive a contract in the World Series Cricket startup.Gary was a member of the Australian side making a 100 on debut at the MCG in front of 70,000 people and his Mum and Dad.Gary was a very talented player from an early age and now runs a successful mindful business amongst other things.

Triple M Cricket Podcast
FROM THE VAULT | Rod Marsh on meeting Dennis Lillee, World Series Cricket and which teammate had the most stamina at the bar - from 2018

Triple M Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 32:28


On the day of Rod Marsh's sad passing, we've dug into our archives and picked out this long chat he had with the Rush Hour with MG & Liam in 2018. He gave us heaps, including when he met Dennis Lillee for the first time (10:50), why Jeff Thomson was the fastest bowler ever (12:40), bringing Under The Southern Cross I Stand to the Australian team (14:45), World Series Cricket (26:13), who had the best endurance at the bar (29:30) and plenty more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Bytes  with Sarah Patterson proudly sponsored by Cheeselinks

Former Australian Test cricketer Len Pascoe is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Len shares memories of his Macedonian heritage – from rustic plum whiskey to school lunches of home-made bread, olives and feta – and regales us with tales from his stellar cricket career. If you loved the rockstar days of World Series Cricket, free McDonald's posters and eighties nostalgia, you won't want to miss this. This week's Friday Food Poll debates the merits of fruit cake … is it a yay or a nay? It's all thanks to our wonderful friends at Cheeselinks -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Food Bytes is proudly sponsored by CheeseLinks - Bringing cheese & yogurt making to your kitchen! www.cheeselinks.com.au  Subscribe in iTunes! https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio? https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coaching in Clubland
Greg Chappell - 'Not Out'

Coaching in Clubland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 71:37


Greg Chappell is one of the most accomplished Cricketers Australia has ever produced. While he was a run machine, he batted with a touch of elegance and grace that few have seen before or since. The second of three brothers to play for Australia, Greg made 7 110 runs in 87 test matches at the superb average of 53.86 to go with his 24 test centuries, and also averaged over 40 in one day Cricket for good measure as well. He was the first player to manage the feat of scoring a century in both his first and last test matches, and as captain, he won 21 of his 48 Tests and lost only 13.He was equally productive in the breakaway World Series Cricket years, averaging 54 in 14 Supertests that saw some of the fiercest Cricket that Greg had encountered. In 1973, Greg was named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year and in 2000 he was named in the Australian Test Team of the Century. Greg was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2002.After retiring in 1984, Greg has since fulfilled a number of roles, including as a national selector over two stints, the national talent manager for Cricket Australia, and a television and radio commentator.In terms of coaching, he coached the South Australian Redbacks from 1998 for five seasons, before taking on the role of Indian coach from 2005 to 2007 in what was a tumultuous period in working alongside combative former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly.He is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to cricket, and just this year was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to cricket as a leading player, captain, coach and administrator at the elite level, and for his contribution to a range of charitable organisations.He has also recently released a book, titled ‘Greg Chappell: Not Out', where he dissects Australian Cricket and his career from all angles, including mental skills and the future of the game in this country. It's well worth a read.

98 Not Out
DEAN HEADLEY - a great chat with the former Kent, Middlesex and England bowler.

98 Not Out

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 26:47


An excellent chat with Den Headley about his days at Kenbt and Middlesex playing alongside some legends of the game and how dressing room culture has changed down the years. At the same time he talks about how the game has always needed to embrace change to evolve in the modern world and mentions the impact of World Series Cricket, the arrival of the 40 over game and of course T20. He recalls memorable England tours to Australia and the West Indies, before going on to talk expansively about what heed to be done to keep the game alive. Fascinating stuff.

Mornings with Matt White
Opener - Best tag-lines in sport & remembering World Series cricket | 2/12/21

Mornings with Matt White

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 11:34


To open the show, Matty pondered what are some of the best tag-lines in sport, gave the latest on NRL news and remembered the history surrounding World Series cricket.

Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
Episode 12 - Mick Malone

Once Upon a Time in the Ashes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 42:23 Very Popular


Mick Malone joins us to talk about the 1977 Ashes tour of England, that culminated in Mick taking 5-63 and scoring 46 with the bat at the Oval in his one and only Test for Australia. He also chats growing up in Scarborough, World Series Cricket and his time playing in the Lancashire League for Haslingden. 

Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
Once Upon a Time in the Ashes **Ian Chappell** Special

Once Upon a Time in the Ashes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 60:41 Very Popular


The legend that is Ian Chappell joins us to talk about his finest Ashes' moments and his wider cricketing career. The captaincy, the hundreds, the battles with the board. World Series Cricket and the Lancashire League. All this and much, much more. It's an episode not be missed.

Overnights
Profiling the career of Australian cricketer Ian Chappell

Overnights

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 44:19


“When I got home that night I said to my wife, ‘the bastards will never get me that way’.”

Just Havin a Crack
EP 46 Ian Greig "He Was My Hero"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 97:34


Welcome to episode 46 of Just Havin a Crack. Today our guest is former England Test and County Cricketer Ian Greig.Growing up in South Africa and having a famous older brother (Tony), Ian forged his own way as a professional cricketer.After just two tests for England Ian was dropped from the test side. He went onto have a successful county cricket career, only to be on the verge of a Test recall, captain no less.  This was dashed because him spending his summers in Australia playing cricket and missing one year of the county cricket season.Ian is a deep thinker and a proud South African and when asked of his older brother he simply replied. He was my hero.

The Ticket Podcast
The Ticket: Super League - What Really Happened?

The Ticket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 76:19


It burst to life on Sunday night, by Wednesday it was dead. Or was it? What really happened with the proposed European Super League? And will it be back?

The Ticket Podcast
The Ticket: Super League - What Really Happened?

The Ticket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 76:19


It burst to life on Sunday night, by Wednesday it was dead. Or was it? What really happened with the proposed European Super League? And will it be back?

The Ticket Podcast
The Ticket: Super League - What Really Happened?

The Ticket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 76:19


It burst to life on Sunday night, by Wednesday it was dead. Or was it? What really happened with the proposed European Super League? And will it be back?

Just Havin a Crack
EP 43 Trevor Chappell "My Side"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 93:12


Arguably the most famous sporting family in Australia, Trevor followed a legacy of people before him. Grandfather, Father and two older brothers that captained Australia and still to this day considered Cricketing Royalty.Trevor had big shoes to fill and he knew it.Then throw into the mix one of the most controversial moments in Australian Cricket, the underarm incident.My side is a gripping listen of a brother living in a sporting legacy.

Sony Music Presents: Time to Talk with Sean Sennett

Dennis Lillee is widely lauded as the greatest fast bowler of his generation, if not of all time.  The cricketer joins Sean Sennett on this week’s episode of Time To Talk to discuss his career.  A wide ranging discussion, the conversation takes us from Dennis playing Club Cricket in Perth through to the halcyon days of World Series Cricket and beyond.  Dennis is also a massive music fan, so sit back as the former-paceman talks about everything from dislodging Geoff Boycott’s cap to the Rolling Stones and more.

Just Havin a Crack
EP 39 Len Pascoe "The Ghosts of the Past"

Just Havin a Crack

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 78:32


Today's guest Len Pascoe a son of an immigrant family landing in Western Australia when quite young. Eventually found thier way to the Western Suburbs of Sydney, where Len's story really begins.Taking nothing for granted Len and his great mate Jeff Thompson terrorised opposition batsman from club level to Test cricket and World Series Cricket. Len can't tell his story without Thommo being in it.Ghosts of the past are what Len describes as the ex-players and holders of the famous Baggy Green. Test cricketers that retire and hand on the privilege of playing for their country to the next who fought for the opportunity.

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard
Australia's youngest ever cricket captain - Kim Hughes

Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon Wiegard

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 42:08


We chat with special guest Kim Hughes about his career and some of the more colourful characters he played with in that time. We also ask about the off field drama with World Series Cricket and how that changed the game forever.

Cricket Unplugged- A Podcast on Cricket
Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket

Cricket Unplugged- A Podcast on Cricket

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 45:00


Cricket might have received its razzmatazz in the truest form decades later, clear hints around the same were pretty much evident during the World Series Cricket played between 1977-1979. The tournament might not have lived long but encapsulated all the contemporary facets of cricket especially that of the T20 leagues being played around the world. Coloured kits, protective helmets, field restrictions and day-night cricket, all of which are pretty common things in modern-day cricket were all pioneered during the World Series Cricket. Fitness, which has become a must during these times of the sport being played throughout the year, also gained awareness during the World Series Cricket for the players were required to play a lot of matches during a limited window. That being said, the biggest positive coming out from the tournament was the belief that the sport can be marketed successfully to gain affirmative results as far as the commerce was concerned. In this episode, we take you back time to a series or competition in World Cricket that has truly shaped the sport: much of what we see in Cricket now was envisioned and delivered way back in 1977-1979 by one man's vision- Kerry Packer! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raghav-ravichandran/support

Lessons Learnt with the Greats
Rod Marsh on keeping to DK Lillee, the cricket academy and his golf game

Lessons Learnt with the Greats

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 72:53 Very Popular


Today is a very, very special episode of Lessons Learnt with the Greats. I would not be the cricketer or person I am today without the guidance and tutelage from my Cricket Academy coach when I was just a teenager, Rod Marsh. Rod is a legend as a player, forming one half of the famous Caught Marsh Bowled Lillee combination before perhaps making a larger impact as a coach and mentor once his playing days were done. Rod's insights into wicketkeeping, coaching and the mantras he lives by should not be missed.Episode notes:01:36 - Rod's career highlights03:44 - The World Series Cricket days06:35 - Rod discusses wicketkeeping techniques17:40 - Rod reflects on his batting24:15 - How Rod kept fit during his playing days31:26 - Rod's coaching lessons he learnt from his time at the academy45:26 - The mental skills Rod used50:25 - What Rod instilled in the young cricketers at the academy55:16 - Rod's finance philosophies59:52 - Rod's life mantra1:03:51 - The people who have inspired Rod1:06:52 - The books Rod reads and how he ignited my love of books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lessons Learnt with the Greats
Ian Chappell on World Series Cricket, standing up to Bradman and leadership

Lessons Learnt with the Greats

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 81:51 Very Popular


Australia's current cricketers owe a lot to this week's guest on Lessons Learnt with the Greats, the former captain and champion batsman Ian Chappell. Chappelli was as tough as they come, not only as a no-nonsense batsman but off the field when dealing with the Australian Cricket Board. Chappelli, along with his peers in the 1970s, stood up to the likes of Sir Donald Bradman in fighting for better pay and conditions for the players. He was a key figure in World Series Cricket before returning to the Test team where the players were paid more, paving the way for today's cricketers reaping the rewards for their efforts.It's a fascinating listen and Chappelli tells stories that I could listen to for days and days. I hope you all enjoy.Episode notes01:46 - Chappelli starts by talking about his early days and taking on the ACB16:00 - Chappelli talks batting an taking on the short ball35:47 - How Chappelli honed his catching skills41:37 - The mental side of the game47:08 - Chappelli's learnings as a leader56:09 - Chappelli on how he's handled the media1:01:53 - Chappelli's mantra on life1:07:02 - The three people who have inspired ChappelliYouTube linksChappelli's 111no v World Xi, 1971-72 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iqbuybg_aY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Top Order
Barry Richards

The Top Order

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 48:04


In this bonus episode, if you listen very carefully you can hear the Top Order boys pinching themselves throughout this awesome trip down memory lane with Barry Richards, one of the finest batsmen to ever play the game. In an era when South Africa were unable to play test cricket, Barry Richards dominated first-class attacks for over 10 years in both his native South Africa and the UK, scoring nearly 29,000 first class runs at an average close to 55. After playing only 4 tests for South Africa (in which he averaged 70) prior to the apartheid international ban, Barry was once again able to test his skills against the best in Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket. Despite being 34, he averaged nearly 80 with a top score of 207 in his 5 “Super Tests”.

The Analyst Inside Cricket
EPISODE 220: Groundbreaking moments - PART TWO

The Analyst Inside Cricket

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 41:02


South African great Barry Richards tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann what an amazing experience World Series Cricket was and Sam Billings thanks Dennis Amiss for pioneering helmets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greenland
This cricketing nation - Australia, Warne and the Boxing Day Test

Greenland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 54:55


The eloquent and encyclopaedic Gideon Haigh joins Diana and Donald to chat all things cricket. We learn about when and why cricket started in Australia, its greasy foothold in America and its unabating grip within the Indian sub continent.Gideon reads a passage from his profile on Shane Warne featured in The Monthly in September 2005 ('Beach Boy'), which preceded a legendary Test match that summer and Gideon's book, On Warne.We cover a lot of ground (sorry) in this special Christmas edition of Greenland, in which we zero in on one of the great Australian pastimes - playing or watching cricket. The Boxing Day Test is one of the fixtures on our national sporting calendar, played on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Links to some stuff we refer to/further reading:The enduring legacy of Phillip Hughes, article in The Australian by Gideon Haigh, 27 November 2019. This is a stunning reflection on a post-Hughes cricket world.Gideon Haigh's most recent book, This is How I Will Strangle You is out now. It examines the tortuous experience of Natasa Christidou who was sexually abused by her father.If (like Diana) you can't get enough of Gideon's writing, here's a link to all of his published work and website so you can devour it there.  A word about our cover art Australia is currently experiencing raging bushfires across New South Wales and Queensland. Our fire brigades and volunteers have been absolutely stretched to the hilt and our whole community is trying to support them. A small way we're helping out at Greenland is to use this epic photo taken by John Donegan as our promo artwork for this episode on social channels. All proceeds of the sale of the photo are being donated to the NSW Rural Fire Service. It's a beautiful photo that captures the spirit of our firefighters and the role of cricket in Australian life - in good and tough times. If you'd to purchase the photo (and support the NSW Rural Fire Service)  you can do so here for A$55.        

Beyond The Game
Former Pakistan Captin Zaheer Abbas: Exclusive Interview

Beyond The Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 10:36


Ahead of the Cricket World Cup’s biggest matchup, Beyond The Game spoke to former ICC President and Pakistan captain Mr. Zaheer Abbas. In 78 test matches he scored more than 5,000 test runs, at an average of just over 44. Top scoring with 274 against England in just his second test. In One Day cricket he was part of World Series Cricket - a revolution in the game. He was the first Asian batsman to score one hundred first-class centuries, and the first batsman to score three consecutive centuries in one-day internationals. Records like these earned him the nicknames Run Machine and the Asian Bradman. He was elected as the ICC President in 2015. Only the third ex-player to take on that role. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 1630 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame

The Final Word Cricket Podcast
Greg James and the World Cup song (feat. Bradman and Packer)

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 88:48


Season 5, Ep 21: Well, maybe not quite. "It's very complex," he reckons. But Radio One's breakfast DJ will be doing his best to give airtime to the World Cup theme song. He speaks to the Final Word about cricket's chances of cutting through to a new audience in Britain, then we hear from Cricinfo's Daniel Brettig about his new book revealing the secret meeting between Don Bradman and Kerry Packer that ended the World Series Cricket war. We recorded this before the IPL final, so that'll come next week. Join in the Patreon community at patreon.com/thefinalword. Support the show: https://patreon.com/thefinalword See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unofficial Partner Podcast
E5: The Business of Cricket: From Packer to The Hundred

Unofficial Partner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019


This week’s guests are sports biz guru Tim Crow and Derek Pringle, the former England test cricketer turned journalist and author. We explore the links between the original breakaway ‘cricket circus’ of World Series Cricket in the late 1970s and later innovations including the emergence of Twenty20 in the noughties, the IPL and the ill fated Stanford debacle through to the ECB’s new brainchild, The Hundred which launches in 2020.  We also discussed Derek's new book, Pushing The Boundaries. www.unofficialpartner.com

Cricket Unfiltered
The Myth of World Series Cricket w/ Dan Brettig

Cricket Unfiltered

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 49:52


Don Bradman and Kerry Packer had a secret meeting to end the World Series cricket war. Dan Brettig author of the new book 'Bradman & Packer' joins Andrew Menczel to discuss how this meeting occurred and the legacy left by the deal they did . Keep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricketYou can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comThe podcast is on Instagram & Twitter: @auscricketpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media

TOPICSThe start of the idea - 15 Go-Pros, streaming Cricket on Ice and getting 110,000 live viewers, getting senior members of TEAM marketing on board, 23m cricket fans in mainland EuropeHow cricket became the fast-growing sport in Germany and Germany became the fastest growing country for cricketThe broadcast strategy of the first tournamentThe standard of the play and nationalities playing the sportThe 25-year process for a Germany team that was born in GermanyTaking lessons from Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket in the 1970sWhy the are now 370 cricket teams in GermanyTaking on a T10 formatCompeting with footballThe business model for the European Cricket LeagueGetting over the perception of the pristine cricketing environmentWhere do Scotland, Wales and Ireland fit in?The life of a Germany cricket internationalWhat are the future plans for the European Cricket LeagueWhat is the definition of success in Year One* For contacts to Daniel and ECL go to http://bit.ly/MrRCWeston

Object of the Game
The Greg Chappell Hat

Object of the Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 10:35


Greg Chappell was a sublimely talented batsman, who, when he retired, had made more runs for Australia than any other player. He was also captain of Australia's Test team either side of World Series Cricket. But for a generation of cricket fans in the late 80s and 90s, the name Greg Chappell was best known for the stiff brimmed calico cricket hat with the little brown signature on the side. The theme music in this episode is courtesy of the Blue Dot Sessions and the Free Music Archive. Object of the Game is a podcast presented by the National Sports Museum at the MCG, telling the stories behind the objects on display in the museum.

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Cricket has been transformed in the last four decades, first because of Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket, and then recently by the IPL. Noted cricket writers Gideon Haigh and Prem Panicker join Amit Varma in episode 41 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the enormous impact of this commercialisation. Check out www.seenunseen.in for more episodes You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

I Was There
I was there: Kerry Packer

I Was There

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 26:21


We take a look back to May 1977 - when the cricketing world was turned on its head by the flamboyant Australian billionaire Kerry Packer. After failing to get the TV rights he desperately wanted, he launched a secret plan to sign up the world's best players for his own breakaway tournament: World Series Cricket

TFG Sports Podcast
TFG Special - The Pink Test with Ayaz Memon Part 2

TFG Sports Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 30:15


On the eve of the landmark Day Night Test Match between Australia and New Zealand, Ayaz is right in the middle of the action in Adelaide. In this episode, the host, CP Thomas, and Ayaz discuss the apprehensions amongst players from both teams. On the day-night factor, as well as the role of the pink ball. Interestingly, even as the whole attention revolves around this revolution in Tests, Cricket Australia has announced that the records of players from the 'rebel' World Series Cricket will be officially recognised. Ayaz touches upon this development, because the Kerry Packer series was indeed a path-breaking event which shook up the world of cricket. And while discussing Test matches, it is hard to ignore the batting debacle of South Africa, the current top-ranking country, on Indian soil. Is the devil in the pitch or in the minds of the batsmen? Not just the South Africa ones, but even the Indian stars.

Student Broadcast
Howzat - World Series Cricket story

Student Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2012 8:18


Deakin Broadcast Journalism student Matt Brown tells the World Series Cricket story 'Howzat' from a personal perspective with a small acting role in the series.

New Books Network
Guy Fraser-Sampson, “Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977” (Elliott & Thompson, 2011)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2012 47:47


During the 1960s attendance fell at cricket grounds across England. Just as the Church of England lost members in droves in the same period, it appeared that this other pillar of English tradition was becoming irrelevant amidst the social and cultural developments of the times. Making the situation worse were the guardians of the sport, who were reluctant to respond to the changes around them. The men of the Marlyebone Cricket Club and administrators of county sides held to the old class division, preferring amateur gentlemen to serve as their captains, even when there were few Oxbridge graduates with enough money or free time to devote themselves to the sport–or enough talent to merit a captaincy. And while other governing bodies of international sport were cutting ties with apartheid South Africa, the MCC still saw that country’s side as a legitimate competitor and made plans for tours. As Guy Fraser-Sampson shows in his history of English cricket in the late Sixties and early Seventies, these obstinate positions led English cricket into one controversy after another. When the professional Brian Close, son of a weaver, became captain of the England side in 1966, he went on to lead the team to successful series against the West Indies, India, and Pakistan. But the following year the MCC stripped Close of the captaincy on feeble charges that he had violated the code of the game. And when South African cricket officials warned the MCC that a team which included Basil D’Oliveira, a “colored” native of Cape Town, would not be welcome in the country, the talented D’Oliveira was excluded from the England side. Both decisions brought scorn from English cricket fans. But as Guy explains in our interview, the MCC was not an institution responsive to public mood. Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977 (Elliott & Thompson, 2011) tells the stories of the Close and D’Oliveira affairs, along with the successes achieved on the field by Ray Illingworth’s side in the 1970s. The book concludes with Kerry Packer’s creation of World Series Cricket and the challenge that it posed to the English cricket establishment. But even more significant, in Guy’s treatment, is the turn toward aggressive bowling in the 1970s, which left batsmen battered and ushered in what he terms “a dark age” for cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in European Studies
Guy Fraser-Sampson, “Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977” (Elliott & Thompson, 2011)

New Books in European Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2012 47:47


During the 1960s attendance fell at cricket grounds across England. Just as the Church of England lost members in droves in the same period, it appeared that this other pillar of English tradition was becoming irrelevant amidst the social and cultural developments of the times. Making the situation worse were the guardians of the sport, who were reluctant to respond to the changes around them. The men of the Marlyebone Cricket Club and administrators of county sides held to the old class division, preferring amateur gentlemen to serve as their captains, even when there were few Oxbridge graduates with enough money or free time to devote themselves to the sport–or enough talent to merit a captaincy. And while other governing bodies of international sport were cutting ties with apartheid South Africa, the MCC still saw that country’s side as a legitimate competitor and made plans for tours. As Guy Fraser-Sampson shows in his history of English cricket in the late Sixties and early Seventies, these obstinate positions led English cricket into one controversy after another. When the professional Brian Close, son of a weaver, became captain of the England side in 1966, he went on to lead the team to successful series against the West Indies, India, and Pakistan. But the following year the MCC stripped Close of the captaincy on feeble charges that he had violated the code of the game. And when South African cricket officials warned the MCC that a team which included Basil D’Oliveira, a “colored” native of Cape Town, would not be welcome in the country, the talented D’Oliveira was excluded from the England side. Both decisions brought scorn from English cricket fans. But as Guy explains in our interview, the MCC was not an institution responsive to public mood. Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977 (Elliott & Thompson, 2011) tells the stories of the Close and D’Oliveira affairs, along with the successes achieved on the field by Ray Illingworth’s side in the 1970s. The book concludes with Kerry Packer’s creation of World Series Cricket and the challenge that it posed to the English cricket establishment. But even more significant, in Guy’s treatment, is the turn toward aggressive bowling in the 1970s, which left batsmen battered and ushered in what he terms “a dark age” for cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in History
Guy Fraser-Sampson, “Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977” (Elliott & Thompson, 2011)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2012 47:47


During the 1960s attendance fell at cricket grounds across England. Just as the Church of England lost members in droves in the same period, it appeared that this other pillar of English tradition was becoming irrelevant amidst the social and cultural developments of the times. Making the situation worse were the guardians of the sport, who were reluctant to respond to the changes around them. The men of the Marlyebone Cricket Club and administrators of county sides held to the old class division, preferring amateur gentlemen to serve as their captains, even when there were few Oxbridge graduates with enough money or free time to devote themselves to the sport–or enough talent to merit a captaincy. And while other governing bodies of international sport were cutting ties with apartheid South Africa, the MCC still saw that country’s side as a legitimate competitor and made plans for tours. As Guy Fraser-Sampson shows in his history of English cricket in the late Sixties and early Seventies, these obstinate positions led English cricket into one controversy after another. When the professional Brian Close, son of a weaver, became captain of the England side in 1966, he went on to lead the team to successful series against the West Indies, India, and Pakistan. But the following year the MCC stripped Close of the captaincy on feeble charges that he had violated the code of the game. And when South African cricket officials warned the MCC that a team which included Basil D’Oliveira, a “colored” native of Cape Town, would not be welcome in the country, the talented D’Oliveira was excluded from the England side. Both decisions brought scorn from English cricket fans. But as Guy explains in our interview, the MCC was not an institution responsive to public mood. Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977 (Elliott & Thompson, 2011) tells the stories of the Close and D’Oliveira affairs, along with the successes achieved on the field by Ray Illingworth’s side in the 1970s. The book concludes with Kerry Packer’s creation of World Series Cricket and the challenge that it posed to the English cricket establishment. But even more significant, in Guy’s treatment, is the turn toward aggressive bowling in the 1970s, which left batsmen battered and ushered in what he terms “a dark age” for cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in South Asian Studies
Guy Fraser-Sampson, “Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977” (Elliott & Thompson, 2011)

New Books in South Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2012 47:47


During the 1960s attendance fell at cricket grounds across England. Just as the Church of England lost members in droves in the same period, it appeared that this other pillar of English tradition was becoming irrelevant amidst the social and cultural developments of the times. Making the situation worse were the guardians of the sport, who were reluctant to respond to the changes around them. The men of the Marlyebone Cricket Club and administrators of county sides held to the old class division, preferring amateur gentlemen to serve as their captains, even when there were few Oxbridge graduates with enough money or free time to devote themselves to the sport–or enough talent to merit a captaincy. And while other governing bodies of international sport were cutting ties with apartheid South Africa, the MCC still saw that country’s side as a legitimate competitor and made plans for tours. As Guy Fraser-Sampson shows in his history of English cricket in the late Sixties and early Seventies, these obstinate positions led English cricket into one controversy after another. When the professional Brian Close, son of a weaver, became captain of the England side in 1966, he went on to lead the team to successful series against the West Indies, India, and Pakistan. But the following year the MCC stripped Close of the captaincy on feeble charges that he had violated the code of the game. And when South African cricket officials warned the MCC that a team which included Basil D’Oliveira, a “colored” native of Cape Town, would not be welcome in the country, the talented D’Oliveira was excluded from the England side. Both decisions brought scorn from English cricket fans. But as Guy explains in our interview, the MCC was not an institution responsive to public mood. Cricket at the Crossroads: Class, Colour and Controversy from 1967 to 1977 (Elliott & Thompson, 2011) tells the stories of the Close and D’Oliveira affairs, along with the successes achieved on the field by Ray Illingworth’s side in the 1970s. The book concludes with Kerry Packer’s creation of World Series Cricket and the challenge that it posed to the English cricket establishment. But even more significant, in Guy’s treatment, is the turn toward aggressive bowling in the 1970s, which left batsmen battered and ushered in what he terms “a dark age” for cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boxcutters
Ep 147: Directing Live Television with Ray Punjer and Wilbur Wilde

Boxcutters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2008


This week we are lucky enough to have Ray Punjer, director of live television including In Melbourne Tonight, The Panel, World Series Cricket, Bob Dyer’s Pick-A-Box, The Don Lane Show, and World Championship Wrestling amongst so many other credits. He’s a trailblazer in the industry and he brings his expertise to our little show. Get […]