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Chris Woakes believes "England have turned the corner" and is backing them to win in South Africa before regaining the Ashes. "I would always back England to win a home Ashes. I know we've drawn the last two, but I think in home conditions, as long as England go in with the bowling attack that they would like to, and avoid injuries, I imagine they would be favourites, and that they'll come out on top."

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Would scrapping promotion and relegation in lower leagues improve behaviour? Oscar and Dave discuss the idea proposed by former Sussex and Nottinghamshire batter Chris Nash in the October issue of The Cricket Magazine.

Plus, a roundup of all the tight Premier League club finishes across the country.

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Should first-class clubs take National Counties players more seriously?

Buckinghamshire captain Conner Haddow, formerly on Northants’ books, speaks to James Coyne about life on the circuit and the names to watch out for in NCCA competitions.

Plus, editor Huw Turbervill looks at The Cricketer’s bumper season review special, recalls a short phone call with a former England captain, and reveals which current Yorkshire cricketer he sat next to in a seaside Indian restaurant.

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The former Kent and England allrounder and captain has written a crime thriller novel called The Black Rabbit. He explains how he sought the advice of Jeffrey Archer.

He also talks about what it was like to be the son of a legend, and his days playing and captaining Kent and England.

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England’s Test captain features in the story of Japan’s journey to their recent T20 against India.

Alex Shirai-Patmore, wicketkeeper of the Japan national team, joins James Coyne to share his memories of playing with Joe Root and other Yorkshire cricketers, as well as cricket’s development in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Plus, editor Huw Turbervill discusses England’s potential Ashes pace quartet – and previews the other brilliant features found in the The Cricketer’s October issue.

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Ex-South Africa batter/fielder-supreme on tussles with Warne, the future of the formats, and his new life in the great outdoors.

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Getting married, a helicopter ride, top-scoring for your team and taking a wicket at Lord's…the perfect weekend?

Oscar and Dave review the Cawston Press Village Cup, in which Cuckney Cricket Club prevailed over Blackheath Cricket Club by five wickets. 

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The name’s Fleming… Stephen Fleming. As England prepare to welcome their new head coach, James Coyne looks at his cricketing past on our shores with the people who know him best.

Notts director of cricket Mick Newell remembers the New Zealander’s time with the county, while the BBC’s Andrew Radd recalls his time playing club cricket in Northamptonshire.

Plus, James is joined by editor Huw Turbervill for a look at The Cricketer’s new September issue – out now – which includes a special feature on Paul Edwards’ outground travels to the likes of Darling...

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Ten-wicket haul, nine-darter, or 147… Which is the most difficult?

Oscar and Dave ask how hard it is to take a ten-fer, examine club ground use in the One Day Cup, and provide an alternative take on Saltburn.

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From Hastings to Hove and Scarborough to Southport, we’re discussing the nation’s favourite seaside county cricket venues, past and present.

The Cricketer readers’ favourite Paul Edwards joins the podcast to examine why fans love the likes of Blackpool and Colwyn Bay and pay tribute to the great Sir Garfield Sobers, whose famous six sixes in an over came at another coastal ground, Swansea.

Editor Huw Turbervill also gives his thoughts on England’s latest crisis and offers a sneak peak at what else you’ll find in our Seaside Special issue, a true colle...

Sherborne School, in Dorset, organise an annual cricket week in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

Sherborne’s master in charge of cricket, Hugh Tatham, joins the show to discuss the work that goes into organising a festival, the current state of schools cricket, and why he’s proud to support Sir Andrew Strauss’ charity.

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Would Jamie Vardy make a raspy quick bowler? Oscar and Dave investigate one of his former teammates’ impressive maiden performances in local cricket – and other surprising instances of Premier League footballers changing into whites.

They also discuss one-sided partnerships, bulls stopping play, and the story of the team of village cricketers who beat Surrey.

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India eased to a six-wicket win over England in the first men's one-day international at Edgbaston.

George Dobell and Melinda Farrell reunite to discuss England's ODI prospects, the fallout from Brendon McCullum's sacking as Test head coach and the possible reduction in nations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

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India's spinners combined to complete a resounding win in a landmark Test; in truth, England were hardly ever in the contest from the very first morning.

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Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont both fell cheaply in their final international innings, as India closed in on an utterly dominant victory.

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Melinda Farrell and Nick Friend assess day two of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's.

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Melinda Farrell and Nick Friend dissect day one of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's.

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Nick Howson and Oscar Ress discuss England's nine-wicket win over India at Bristol.

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What makes Joe Root an abnormal Test skipper – and could a non-Yorkshireman replace Ben Stokes?

Jarrod Kimber examines what a potential return to captaincy might mean for Root’s batting and explains where newly-retired Kane Williamson stacks up against fellow “Fab Four” members Root, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

Plus, James Coyne and Huw Turbervill discuss whether someone other than Root or Harry Brook could replace Stokes and offer a sneak peak at some of the brilliant features in the August issue of The Cricketer.

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Nick Howson and James Coyne discuss England's crushing victory over India at Trent Bridge.

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Oscar Ress and Nick Friend react to England's defeat to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's

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Nick Friend and Oscar Ress look back on England's four-wicket win over India at Old Trafford, and discuss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's arrival on the international stage.

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Nick Howson and Nick Friend reflect on England's semi-final victory over South Africa.

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England and county cricketers are benefitting from working with Global Cricket School, whose founder Sachin Bajaj joins the podcast with stories aplenty – from beers with Jos Buttler to darts with Eoin Morgan.

Sachin also explains why he believes Yorkshire is among the world’s best cricketing cultures.

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England and India were frustrated by rain as the first men's T20 international ended in a no result.

Nick Howson and Oscar Ress discuss what cricket was played at Chester-le-Street, the performance of Saqib Mahmood and if we might get Jofra Archer v Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Old Trafford.

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