The Grade Cricketer

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A bush horse is lost, but a greyhound is found. Nevertheless, is the perfect storm forming for England? Not with this prep, allege “has-beens”, after four years of this exact kind of prep. Welcome to the worst six weeks online, by the way. We catch up with Gideon and Pete from Cricket et al for vocabulary and reason, before sitting down with whispered youth, Campbell Kellaway and Ollie Peake to talk facing Starc, watching Smith, and knowing Konstas. The boys are doing well. India shit-tip themselves out of a Test – consensus is that it’s a real shame. Caoimhe Bray snares a hat-trick before learning about it, and AskTGC traverses white ball cricket and regrettable tattoo promises. Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth VB’s Laws Of Cricket cans are available now at Liquorland nationwide while stocks last for P18+, drink responsibly. DM us your moral quandaries on Instagram and we'll let you know whether or not you can take the moral victory. Head to RMwilliams.com.au or your nearest store to see the full gifting collection and treat yourself or someone special this Christmas. You can browse the R.M.Williams gift guide online and find wish lists and curated edits for every character. McGuigan Wines have got 2 ‘A’ Reserve tickets to Day 1 at the SCG on 4 Jan to give away. To enter, follow @mcguiganwines and tell us in 100 characters your best ‘When You Know’ match ritual on our Instagram from Tuesday 18th November. We’ll pick our favourite. 18+ AU only. Please enjoy responsibly. Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Catch TGC Live this summer, a few tickets remain for our Melbourne showEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer or via the Patreon app.  Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Waugh joins us to talk all things Ashes, England in the 90s, the myth of swinging decks, Australia’s top-order headaches and why Scott Boland still matters. Plus horse racing. Get TGC's new book: Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW  To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer  Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there. Book Event | 13th November in MelbourneEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Duckett, the dynamic England opener, shares insights from his cricket journey, discussing his rise from Parramatta to the international stage. He humorously tackles the quirks of Bazball and his team's playful banter with Ben Stokes and Mohammad Siraj. Duckett reflects on tactical evolution under McCullum, the importance of a positive dressing room culture, and the significance of match readiness over warm-up games. Plus, he imagines sharing a pint with Aussie rivals after the series and offers advice for fans on the early Ashes start times.

We sit down with one of Australia’s most recognisable sporting voices, host of the nation’s most-listened-to sports podcast, and best practitioners of sports narration. Listen to Howie's new show 'Ashes Diaries' to get a behind the scenes look with two of Australia’s biggest stars — Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey — as they prepare for their quest to retain the Ashes on home soil. Get TGC's new book: Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW  To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer  Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there. Book Event | 12th November in Sydney  Book Event | 13th November in Melbourne  EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia are old and England aren't preparing. What's wrong with Australia? Everyone wants Jake Weatherald to play now that we finally know something about him. Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports. Catch TGC Live this summer Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’) Book Event | 12th November in Sydney  Book Event | 13th November in MelbourneEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts dive into the Australian cricket team's squad selections, questioning the choice of Sean Abbott and his multi-faceted utility. They discuss Steve Waugh's critical insights and whether his comments are a clever strategy at play. The playful rivalry between England and Australia in the media makes for some lively banter. They also shine a light on Jake Wetherald's impressive form, exploring how domestic performances influence national teams. It's a mix of analysis, humor, and passion for cricket!

Jake Weatherald, the newly selected Australian opening batsman, shares the excitement and disbelief of his call-up for the Test squad. He highlights the intense preparation, including a game-changing net session that revamped his approach. Weatherald discusses the challenges of opening in Australia and his preference for red-ball cricket over franchise opportunities. He reflects on a memorable 270-run innings in England and the humorous dynamics with teammates like Slug. Plus, hear about his media comparisons to a fictional hitman!