PAIN IN MY HEART: Tim Paine on The Multan Sultans, Coaching Steve Smith & More!

Pete and Gid catch up with one of their favourite cricket people, Tim Paine, to discuss his journey as coach of the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League, his approach to the evolving world of T20, the state of Australian and world cricket, the art of wicketkeeping, the fortunes of Cameron Gr…

LAY OF THE LAND : IPL, County Cricket, Cameron Green, PSL & MAFS!

Pete and Gideon keep up with the Indian Premier League, the travails of Cameron Green, the scrutiny of overseas players and the torrent of sixes.  Also what's happening in the Pakistan Super League and the County Championship, the agony of the hipster and the psychopathology of MAFS.     Get Your…

BRING ON THE DANCING HORSES: IPL Preview, Shield Winners & PSL

Pete and Gideon watch the climax of the Sheffield Shield, the explosive opening of the Indian Premier League and the muted commencement of the Pakistan Super League, and the strange case of England's invisible coach.     🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusi…

NOT FINISHED JUST YET: England Autopsy, Shield Final, IPL & PSL

Pete and Gideon attend to the last stages of the Australian season including the Sheffield Shield final, the ECB Ashes autopsy, the miniaturised Pakistan Super League, the maximised Indian Premier League and the demise of New Zealand's Super Smash - what does this mean for Australia's privatisation…

DEEP IN THE WOODS: Sheffield Shield, The Hundred & Merv Hughes

Pete and Gideon enjoy the late season scene, with tales of the Sheffield Shield and the One-Day Cup, foretellings of The Hundred, and a tribute to Merv Hughes. 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Get Your 'Free Imran Khan…

UP ALL NIGHT: India Are World Champions!

Pete and Gideon work the night shift to bring you their take on India's T20 World Cup triumph, Australia's generation-changing women's Test victory, and the latest on what's somehow not happening in the drive to flog the Big Bash League.  Also: is New Zealand cricket's canary in the coalmine?   �…

NO ACTION: T20WC, Healy's Farewell, Privatisation & Grassroots

Pete and Gideon keep track of the post-Australian T20 World Cup, the Australian women's series with India, and the mystery surrounding the privatisation of the Big Bash League.  Also: who exactly is grass roots cricket?     Go to https://surfshark.com/cricketetal or use code cricketetal at check…

NOTHING CHANGES IN MY HOUSE: T20 Super Eights

Pete and Gid catch up in Pete's backyard shed to discuss the possible implications of Big Bash League privatisation, the consequences of Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup, South Africa's surge and the Australian women's T20 defeat.   🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICK…

NOT EVEN JAIL: Imran Khan's Health with Greg Chappell

Pete and Gid talk to Greg Chappell about his open letter to the Pakistan government, signed with thirteen other Test captains, about the maltreatment of his old rival and friend Imran Khan.  Also: Greg can't get fussed about the T20 World Cup either. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.c…

COPPED IT: Sri Lanka Breeze Past Australia

Pete and Gid watch Sri Lanka monster Australia at Palakelle, and wonder how much the T20 World Cup means to their countrymen, as distinct from the players, who looked gutted.  Is Australia on the way out?  Look out Oman, we're comin' at ya, all guns blazing.....   Support Independent Journalism a…