The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Season 15, Episode 21: Lloyd Pope ripped up the Big Bash this week, but he hasn't been talking to the cops. He wouldn't do that. Usman Khawaja's jaw is ok. There has been a soup of T20 interntional cricket, in which Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka (once) and Pakistan beat New Zealand (even more once), while India needed three attempts to beat Afghanistan (once). Zimbabwe's women had a rare tie with Ireland, and there's plenty to talk about when it comes to the yet-to-be-build temporary stadium in New York.Your Nerd Pledge for this week:3.10 - IndiSupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordGet that sweet Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfwSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This show comes to you LIVE from the Arkaba Hotel in Adelaide, the evening after the West Indies Test, with a room full of people who were split about 50/50 in terms of being there for the show or being confused by the show. Was Gubby Allen a prick? Can you combine erotic dancing with batting? What is the most unusual scorecard occurrence across innings? Who was the most prolific player of all time? Find out, on Story Time.Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:7.80 - Lewis6.54 - Alex McDonald4.47 - Calum Evans5.19 - Nick DempseySupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordGet that sweet Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfwSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia v West Indies, Adelaide Day 3: It didn't take long, but it took longer than it might have. Josh Hazlewood rounded out a five-wicket haul, Shamar Joseph had time for a few more shots, and the West Indies tail generally contributed more than most of the upper order. Smith had to bat again and went ok, but Usman Khawaja might be in concussion trouble with a nasty hit to the jaw.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind shirts, marathons and other links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.auFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia v West Indies, Adelaide Day 2: The best couple of hours of bowling from a touring West Indies team in... how long? That was how the day started. But when things get difficult, Travis Head somehow has a way of doing something special. And when he gets on a roll, Josh Hazlewood can be as destructive as any bowler in history. And even amongst all this, somehow Shamar Joseph was again the best story of the day.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind shirts, marathons and other links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.auFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia v West Indies, Adelaide Day 1: A day for debuts, in mostly sunshine at Adelaide Oval. Australia bowled and largely flexed the ability of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, but there is something about this summer and last-wicket partnerships. Shamar Joseph had a brilliant debut at 11 with the bat, then turned that into an equally good start with the ball. Tune in to hear about one of the most wholesome press conferences imaginable.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind shirts, marathons and other links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.auFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia v West Indies, Adelaide Day 0: Another day, another brief Test series. But the touring West Indies had a good hit-out against the mighty CAXI, and plenty of interesting players who will turn out in Adelaide. Bharat Sundaresan has been watching them closely, as well as being tour guide and shopping assistant to some of them, and in a world first, he is also appearing on this episode wearing a tie.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind shirts, marathons and other links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.auFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 15, Episode 20: When a chopper lands in the middle of the cricket ground, it is only ever a good sign. Right? That was David Warner's arrival to the Big Bash this week, while Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh made their exits. The touring West Indies did well in their Adelaide warm-up match, Steve Smith is confirmed as Test opener, bails continue to not fall off, the Australian women finish a dominant stretch in India, Dean Elgar goes to Essex, Wanindu Hasaranga goes top five for ODI bowling performances, and plenty more besides.Your Nerd Pledge for this week:2.52 - Reg WilsonSupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordGet that sweet Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfwSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, we explore the centuries between Gunter and Gunther, diverging from the New York of The Nanny to the New York of Friends. Or was it the same all along? Yes, this is about cricket. Also, the brothers who were not the twins, an unlikely Ranji Trophy head-to-head, a grand Jewish batting career, a return to a favourite Dusty Old Bastard, and a legendary innings that requires some myth-busting.Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:8.97 - Thomas Melia7.92 - Mel Shawley1.86 - Geoff Price3.40 - PharsicleSupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordGet that sweet Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfwSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greatest Season That Was, Episode 6 – Bangladesh with Aminul Islam. It's difficult to believe that it took Bangladesh until 1999 to make a World Cup, but they made up for lost time, knocking off Pakistan, which turbocharged their push to become a Test-playing nation as a consequence of how they performed at this terrific World Cup. Aminul "BulBul" Islam led their campaign 25 years ago, recalling in detail their unusual and inspiring path to cricket's top table. With Dan Brettig (The Age) and Shannon Gill (Code Sports).Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayTake up the generous Nord VPN discountAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 15, Episode 19: It's a beautiful day in Sydney, and time to catch up on a lot. Danyal Rasool joins the show, the Pakistan correspondent from Cricinfo giving his perspective of the tour that was. How will Australia pick a new Test opener? We'll look over the India-Australia women's series after a slew of matches influenced by Phoebe Litchfield and new 300-gamer Ellyse Perry. Plus, dubious dealings at the Afghanistan Cricket Board, yet another double ton for Cheteshwar Pujara, barbs fly over Cape Town's terrible Test pitch, and plenty more detours besides. Get in the hammock with us this week.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordRun or donate to the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for the Lord's TavernersSort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthdayTake up the generous Nord VPN discountAll links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices