Ali Martin

Geoff Lemon, a Guardian Australia writer, shares on-the-ground insights, while Ali Martin provides tactical analysis as a cricket correspondent, contributing valuable post-match context. Jim Wallace focuses on player behavior and media reactions. The discussion dives into England's shocking batting collapse, revealing errors from senior players and analyzing root causes. The panel also debates tactical changes for England, Australia's pink-ball advantage, and praises Mitchell Starc's match-winning performance, leaving the future of the series intriguingly uncertain.

Ali Martin, a cricket correspondent from Perth, and Andy Bull, a senior sports writer at The Guardian, break down the upcoming Ashes Test. They discuss Australia's injury woes and England's historical struggles in Perth. The duo debates the effectiveness of different bowling strategies and the significance of player fitness, particularly Mark Wood's situation. They also analyze Joe Root's past performance against Australia and assess England's resilience under pressure. Predictions are shared, leaving listeners eager for the series ahead.

Emma John, a cricket columnist for The Guardian, and Ali Martin, the newspaper’s cricket correspondent, join Geoff Lemon, an Australian journalist, to delve into the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers. They discuss the intricate voting process behind the selections and the challenges of assessing players from different eras. Stories about legends like WG Grace and Gilbert Jessop emerge, alongside debates on recency bias and the significance of role players. The panel weighs the merits of Shane Warne and Don Bradman, exploring their legendary statuses.