The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Episode 2 - The Oral History of the ‘99 semi-final tieIn 2019 on The Greatest Season That Was, Adam made a 12-part series exploring whether the 1999 ODI World Cup was the most interesting global tournament. With Dan Brettig (The Age) and Shannon Gill (Code Sports), they spoke with many of the key players and administrators across seven weeks. The first time around, the episode that you’re about to hear – The Oral History of the 1999 semi-final tie between Australia and South Africa – was the series finale, with some brilliant guests from both teams who took the field that fateful day at Edgbaston. Given we’re now at the semi-final stage again in 2023, with the Aussies and Proteas drawn to play once more – it made sense to pop this our now. So, enjoy the detailed story of, perhaps, the most significant one-day international ever played. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordSign up to learn about all the Lord's Taverners projects at bit.ly/tavssignupFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 39: India have completed their clean sweep of the group stage with another near-perfect performance at Chinnaswamy, all of their top five getting to raise the bat at least once - a couple of excellent tons in there too; one record-breaking - before doing as they pleased in defence of 410. The Dutch didn't throw in the towel but their promising campaign comes to an end.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 38.2: England, Pakistan, battle of the teams who are going home - at least that much was clear as soon as the coin fell. Could England remember how to bat? Could Shaheen learn how to catch? Who would trump the battle of the leg-spinners? Bharat Sundaresan joins Geoff in another bathrobe special. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!For Santa tickets, get on Twitter and message SheahanSolo!Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 38.1: Australia are purring their way into the business end of this tournament, easily accounting for Bangladesh, even after the Tigers posted what looked to be a half-decent score. But Mitch Marsh never let it become a contest, completing a monster unbeaten ton... South Africa awaits. Adam has Cam Ponsonby with him in his back yard.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 37: A closer game than it looked it would be at different points, the Proteas getting there in the end. But have they answered any of the outstanding questions about their ability to chase under pressure? Unclear. As for Afghanistan, they go home now but what a brilliant campaign. Adam has Vithushan Ehantharajah (and Winnie) for company.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind 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, Adam has the tale of a truly bonkers and brilliant man, named Rollo on his birth certificate, who had an extraordinary career and shaped a great many cricketing lives as an educator. We also go back to 2009 - how is it possible Jimmy Anderson was leading the England attack in 2009? A different world. Geoff takes us back to a South African DOB who played as he was described and reflects on the South African side in the immediate aftermath of the Hansie scandal. Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:3.30 - Callum Pirera6.87 - Joel 2.02 - James Sprague & Andrew Cooper2.22 - Ryan SneddonSupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordSign up to learn about all the Lord's Taverners projects at bit.ly/tavssignupFor a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, go to nordvpn.com/tfwYou'll also get 4 months free on a 2-year plan, and no risk with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 36: Barring something totally ridiculous, the Black Caps are into a fifth World Cup semi-final in a row. To make sure of it, they had to knock Sri Lanka over after losing four on the trot and did so with ease, chasing down the 172 set for them in just 23.2 overs to get some more of that sweet Net Run Rate - the measure that will see them through to the final four.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 35: Two chances remaining for a win in the tournament, and England did not want to fumble this one. But suddenly they looked around and were six down for nothing much. Dawid Malan did his bit, then Ben Stokes came along. Could the Dutch muster a challenge?Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup Daily 2023, Day 34: MAXWELLBALL. What else can we say? Is this the greatest night of our lives? Perhaps it is. The most extraordinary innings in the history of one-day cricket was played tonight in Mumbai, something that we will never forget. Come for a stroll with us.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind out what's fun at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City – More extra, less ordinary!https://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/londonhttps://www.westfield.com/united-kingdom/stratfordcityFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 15, Episode 8: Imagine someone dynamiting the Louvre. The cricket equivalent has happened, with the magical YouTube channel Robelinda2 being brought down by some vandals with spurious copyright complaints. We speak to Rob Moody about his life's cricketing work, the last fortnight, and what comes next. Plus next year's World Cup qualifiers, a supposed makeover for Perth Test cricket, and a Nerd Pledge story with a lot of meandering.Your Nerd Pledge number this week:3.13 - Sebastian TarekFor a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, go to nordvpn.com/tfwYou'll also get 4 months free on a 2-year plan, and no risk with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordSign up to learn about all the Lord's Taverners projects at bit.ly/tavssignupFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices