Mark Waugh joins us to talk all things Ashes, England in the 90s, the myth of swinging decks, Australia’s top-order headaches and why Scott Boland still matters. Plus horse racing.

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Book Event | 13th November in Melbourne

Mark Waugh joins us to talk all things Ashes, England in the 90s, the myth of swinging decks, Australia&rsquo;s top-order headaches and why Scott Boland still matters. Plus horse racing.
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Mark Waugh on The Ashes, Safety, and Getting Rhinestone Home

Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedian, actor,, screenwriter and cricket lover  best known for co-writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated film The Big Sick and for his role as Dinesh on HBO’s Silicon Valley. His credits also include major studio projects like Marvel’s Eternals, Stuber, The Lovebirds, and numerous voice roles in animated films and series.

Watch Kumail's new stand-up special 'Night Thoughts', available on Dinsey+ in Australia, now. 

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Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American stand-up comedian, actor,, screenwriter and cricket lover &nbsp;best known for co-writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated film The Big Sick and for his role as Dinesh on HBO&rsquo;s Silicon Valley. His credits also include major studio projects like Marvel&rsquo;s Eternals, Stuber, The Lovebirds, and numerous voice roles in animated films and series.
Watch Kumail's new stand-up special 'Night Thoughts',&nbsp;available on Dinsey+ in Australia, now.&nbsp;
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Alyssa Healy retires

Jimmy Anderson comments

Scott Bolands Ashes 

Cratsy's hole in one

End for Brendon McCullum?

JL to coach England?

Daniel Cherny Interview

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India white ball cricket

AskTGC by Smith Optics Australia

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We all miss having meaningful cricket to watch. Will JL be the next coach of England?
Get access to a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at <a href="codesports.com.au/grade">codesports.com.au/grade</a>. Redemption code &ldquo;grade&rdquo;.
Don&rsquo;t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.&nbsp;
Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at <a href="http://smithopticsaustralia.com.au">smithopticsaustralia.com.au</a>. Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded glasses sleeve. RX range found at <a href="https://smithopticsaustralia.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses">https://smithopticsaustralia.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses</a>
If you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there or use this link: <a href="http://apple.co/tgc">http://apple.co/tgc</a>
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Farewell Midge, JL for England, with Daniel Cherny

England are a sandcastle build on sand. 4-1, f**k off.

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Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com.au. Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded glasses sleeve. RX range found at https://smithopticsaustralia.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses

If you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there or use this link: http://apple.co/tgc

Order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings: AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102

 

England are a sandcastle build on sand. 4-1, f**k off.
Don&rsquo;t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.&nbsp;
Mates coming over to watch the cricket and you forgot the drinks? Liquorland will bring the drinks with free express delivery on orders over $99, delivered to you in under 60 minutes*. 18+ only. Choose to DrinkWise.&nbsp;
Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at <a href="http://smithopticsaustralia.com.au/">smithopticsaustralia.com.au</a>. Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded glasses sleeve. RX range found at <a href="https://smithopticsaustralia.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses">https://smithopticsaustralia.com/collections/prescription-sunglasses</a>
If you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there or use this link: <a href="http://apple.co/tgc">http://apple.co/tgc</a>
Order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings: AU: <a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn">https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn</a> INTL: <a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102">https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102</a>
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Mark Waugh on The Ashes, Safety, and Getting Rhinestone Home

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