Barra popped in for a chat and had plenty of cricket news to share today, with Pat Cummins likely to be named for the 2nd Ashes Test. Plus, the International Cricket Council has given Optus Stadium top marks for the pitch - so the England team can’t use that as an excuse for losing. He also touched on the State of Origin returning next year, the Dockers Women’s Team awards last night, and an impressive new signing for the Perth Lynx.

<p data-start="72" data-end="355">Barra popped in for a chat and had plenty of cricket news to share today, with Pat Cummins likely to be named for the 2nd Ashes Test. Plus, the International Cricket Council has given Optus Stadium top marks for the pitch - so the England team can&rsquo;t use that as an excuse for losing.&nbsp;He also touched on the&nbsp;State of Origin returning next year, the Dockers Women&rsquo;s Team awards last night, and an impressive new signing for the Perth Lynx.</p>

Catch up on Lisa & Russell, and all their friends.

<p>Catch up on Lisa &amp; Russell, and all their friends.</p>

Lisa & Russell

Barra's Bits: Please Don't Blame The Pitch

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