On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend reflect on the first week of County Championship action, discuss the complexities of overseas recruitment, and come to the startling conclusion that Brian Lara was "good" at cricket...0:00 Intro0:08 Championship opener shows off England's depth17:36: Keith Dudgeon on Joe Root's helping hand19:53: Overseas deals: why are they so complicated?29:57: James Coyne on Liam Guthrie30:58: Do runs equal happiness?46:52 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cricketer's County Conversation: County Championship preview
The Cricketer's County Conversation returns! On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by The Cricketer's newest signing, Melinda Farrell, chief correspondent George Dobell, and new PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby as we look ahead to the 2025 county summer!0:00 Intro0:08 What have you missed this winter?17:34: What does this summer have in store?20:35: Mel Farrell says hello!28:43: George Dobell's one to watch34:24: PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby on the game's present challenges49:57 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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End of Season Awards
Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend review the county season and hand out their end of season awards. Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"We're hoping for our Wolf of Wall Street moment" - In conversation with Gareth Batty
Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by Surrey head coach, Gareth Batty, to talk all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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49:17
"Players are hungry to prove everyone wrong" - In conversation with David Payne
Nick Friend and Cameron Ponsonby are joined by Vitality Blast player of the year, Gloucestershire's David Payne.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer team and special guests as they shine a light on everything county cricket and beyond. Expect expert insight from an award-winning group of correspondents as the covers are peeled off all aspects of the English domestic scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.