Are bamboo bats the future of cricket? We hear from former Thailand Under 19’s player, Doctor Darshil Shah who has co-authored some research outlining the benefits of using bamboo instead of willow.

Plus we are joined by Ireland captain Laura Delany who looks ahead to their upcoming series against Scotland after 18 months without an international match.

The team also discuss the India squad announcement ahead of their upcoming tour of England, BJ Watling's retirement and Pakistan's new parental support policy for players.

Photo: Laura Delany of Typhoons plays a shot watched by Shauna Kavanagh of Scorchers during the Women's Super Series match between Scorchers and Typhoons at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Bamboo bats, Irish women's cricket and BJ Watling's retirement