Cricket Et Al
Cricket Et Al
Gideon Haigh and Pete Lalor have been writing about cricket, and talking about music, books, movies, television and life, for nearly fifteen years. Now they do it with a podcast recorder handy, which sometimes they remember to turn on. Stand by for a podcast full of insights and lacking in organisation. Produced by DM PodcastsSocial links:
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BOYS DON'T CRY : Cricket Australia in Crisis?
Pete and Gid have the latest on Australian cricket’s roiling crisis of confidence after defeat by Bangladesh in Darwin. Will Australia add to their squad for the Test in Mackay? How much more rope do Marnus and Jake have? What gives with Nathan Lyon? What’s the significance of Australia’s white bal…
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FLIPSIDE: Bangladesh Beat Australia in Darwin!
Pete and Gideon watch Bangladesh flip the script on Australia by beating them at their own long-distance game in Darwin after a sensation four days of Test cricket. What exactly did Pat Cummins mean by 'trend' when he described Australia's batting? What's going on with Jake and Marnus? Has Camer…
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TOO MANY CLUES: Australia Outplayed on Day 3
Pete and Gideon wonder if Australia are done - do we put a fork in yet? No, there’s still hope, but it’s dwindling after another day of indifferent batting and slightly chaotic outcricket. What gives with Jake Weatherald? What was Trav doing with those stumps? Are Bangladesh good or are we bad? Is …
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HARD LIFE IN THE COUNTRY: Bangladesh Dominate on Day 2
Pete and Gid watch Bangladesh establish a dominant position in the Darwin Test, 153 ahead with four wickets to fall. How well did Tanzid Hasan play? Is there a way out for Pat Cummins? How bad a day did Cameron Green have? Could fourth really beat first on the World Test Championship table? And wha…
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TOP END KILLER: Bangladesh Start Strong on Day 1 in Darwin
Pete and Gid salute Hasan Mahmud, Australia’s destroyer, on a day Test cricket turned topsy-turvy in the top end. What went wrong for the team at the top of the World Test Championship table? Did Pat Cummins funk it at the toss? How much longer can Marnus and Cam hold on? How much longer can Mominu…
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FUNHOUSE: Australia Vs Bangladesh Preview Live from Darwin!
Pete and Gid are at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, for the first of Australia's twenty-one Tests in the next twelve months. Can they remember to press "record" on the pod machine? More importantly, who is in Australia's XI, who have points to prove, what can we expect of the conditions, and who are we pl…
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COMING IN FROM THE COLD: New England Coach, Clicky Ponting, The Hundred & A Rumour
Pete updates Gideon on the last three weeks in cricket, including Stephen Fleming's appointment, Clicky Ponting's disgrace, The Hundred's sketchy opening, Ben Stokes's lingering at the cricket door. Plus: a Pete Siddle rumour. Plus: Thommo speaks. 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the cod…
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TENTATIVE DECISIONS with Umpire Paul 'Blocker' Wilson
Pete and Gid catch upon the latest twists in the privatisation saga, and the captaincies of England and Pakistan, then settle down for a chat with Paul 'Blocker' Wilson, his journey in umpiring, the stresses of the international and franchise world, and the state of Major League Cricket. Get Y…
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THE WORLD'S A GIRL: Australia Are T20 Champions
Pete and Gideon celebrate Australia's comfortable and emphatic seven-wicket victory over England in the Women's T20 World Cup final, revere Beth Mooney and toast Sophie Molineux for their flawless tournaments, and enjoy Ellyse Perry's golden twilight. Get Your 'Free Imran Khan' Shirt Here! Sup…
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PSYCHOTIC REACTION: Stokes Retires, Ireland Beat India & World Cup with Lisa Sthalekar
Pete and Gid soak up England's midsummer madness as Ben Stokes bids international cricket farewell, and preview the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with former Australian star Lisa Sthalekar ahead of the final on 5 July. Get Your 'Free Imran Khan' Shirt Here! Support Independent Journ…
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