Old-school this week as we pour over some real grade cricket gear both on-field and online, Australia wins some ODIs as Finch offers some, but not all, blood, England's turnaround continues as Stuart Broad gets access to "the conversation" with Pidge, Sri Lanka wins the Asia Cup but that pales in comparison to Kohli minnow runs, #AskTGC is about champing, parenthood and George Orwell.

Huge news: TGC now has kit! Get TGC hoodies, t-shirts, caps, and bucket hats at our brand spanking new website: gradecricketer.com/shop. Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at patreon.com/gradecricketer

This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au

Are you TGCs representative for Budgy Smuggler’s Ordinary Rig competition? If you are, we want to see you (online).

How Do I Enter?

·      Simply enter a photo of you (or a mate) in a pair of smugglers with #OrdinaryRigAus & @budgysmuggler   

·      Photos should show some character / put a bit of a smile on the judges.

·      Bonus points for Likes / Shares on social media

·      Entries Close 5pm Thursday September 29th. 

Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer including #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos. 

The team at T20 Stars are the most innovative cricket kit wranglers in the business, and they’re offering a 15% discount on all T20 Stars bats, balls and protective wear - simply use the code TGC15 at t20stars.com

If you’re interested in the Merv’s Masters Tour, head to cricketcoaching.com.au for more info, and mention TGC when you email them for a free baggy green when you join the tour.

The boys are of course dressed by Budgy Smuggler, too (in some way, shape or form).

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Old-school this week as we pour over some real grade cricket gear both on-field and online, Australia wins some ODIs as Finch offers some, but not all, blood, England's turnaround continues as Stuart Broad gets access to "the conversation" with Pidge, Sri Lanka wins the Asia Cup but that pales in comparison to Kohli minnow runs, #AskTGC is about champing, parenthood and George Orwell.
Huge news: TGC now has kit! Get TGC hoodies, t-shirts, caps, and bucket hats at our brand spanking new website: <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgradecricketer.com%2Fshop&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JjvYXN%2FcxDmrZF5QNAzBLuHn%2FgnEvBFoHCsz3lbP5i8%3D&amp;reserved=0">gradecricketer.com/shop</a>. Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fgradecricketer&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GpEJvlvMAQStwZh80VZIMU3yonEs%2BADfdUfk4mVmZ8c%3D&amp;reserved=0">patreon.com/gradecricketer</a>
This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.budgysmuggler.com.au%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DnfjaCnxeiJwKS321D3XnGZ2Lb%2Fao%2Bk%2BdBmv2LqYh8w%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au</a>
Are you TGCs representative for Budgy Smuggler’s Ordinary Rig competition? If you are, we want to see you (online).
 How Do I Enter?
·      Simply enter a photo of you (or a mate) in a pair of smugglers with #OrdinaryRigAus &amp; @budgysmuggler   
·      Photos should show some character / put a bit of a smile on the judges.
·      Bonus points for Likes / Shares on social media
·      Entries Close 5pm Thursday September 29th. 
Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fgradecricketer&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7lzUi0X9Gs7bwBdVa2o2mXI7HJOwGlpKOLXbCjarWz8%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer</a> including #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos. 
The team at T20 Stars are the most innovative cricket kit wranglers in the business, and they’re offering a 15% discount on all T20 Stars bats, balls and protective wear - simply use the code TGC15 at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ft20stars.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WkIi3pMCchC4WIS18Tp%2FVxFwJDIBOBzxRikEyX6FlOA%3D&amp;reserved=0">t20stars.com</a>
If you’re interested in the Merv’s Masters Tour, head to <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcricketcoaching.com.au%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C9a5c5fc3e1b64e2035b108da83fbf30d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637967415388666609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vRpTXx3kKGfoPjBHVwtSLYDBwE8EQLUs1TN1EsYhkvs%3D&amp;reserved=0">cricketcoaching.com.au</a> for more info, and mention TGC when you email them for a free baggy green when you join the tour.
The boys are of course dressed by Budgy Smuggler, too (in some way, shape or form).
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