On The Front Foot
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On The Front Foot: Episode 152
We give a pass mark to the Blackcaps finishing fourth at the 2023 Cricket World Cup- and recap the event. Later, commentator Garth Gallaway and former Blackcaps coach Warren Lees offer their assessment of the World Cup and comment on suggestions the event needs changes. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 151
The Black Caps are out of the World Cup after being outplayed by India. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Cricket Tragic Keiran Gaudin and former Black Cap Warren Lees to assess the below par effort. They also discussed the legitimacy of changing a pitch on the eve of a World Cup semifinal, and the criticism Indian cricket has received since. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 150
The Blackcaps have all but qualified for the World Cup semifinals. Former Canterbury and Central Districts cricketer Jarrod Englefield joined Bryan and Jeremy to assess the teams last round-robin match. He also revealed that he’s in the record book for being timed out in a club game in Marlborough. They also discussed if Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred was the greatest one-day innings that’s ever happened. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 149
Despite a commanding batting effort, the Blackcaps are still short of a semi final berth at CWC23. Where did they fall short against Pakistan? This question is addressed with the help of commentator Garth Gallaway- and have they the bowling attack to ensure a win over Sri Lanka in the final match? Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 148
With three successive losses for the Black Caps, is the chance of a Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal slipping away from New Zealand? This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the team's chances, and Jeremy questions the use of sub fieldsmen for the players who’ve made centuries and are feeling fatigued. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 147
The Blackcaps fall just short of beating Australia in CWC23- we review the game and the exploits of batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Jimmy Neesham, and Warren Lees joins us with his reflections and to pay tribute to Bishen Bedi, who died this week. Your views welcome: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 146
In this episode of On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first loss for the Black Caps at the CWC23 and ask whether England is already a goner after facing three losses. They also have a chat about Bracewell’s remarkable personal achievement and give their congratulations. Commentator Garth Gallaway joined the pair to discuss the pros and cons of the match against India. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 145
Four from four now for the Black Caps at the Cricket World Cup. Do we dare contemplate a semi-final berth just yet ahead of the clash with the unbeaten Indian team? Plus, White Fern Suzie Bates completed a remarkable personal milestone in South Africa. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Cap Gary Troup for this episode of On The Front Foot. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 144
Former Blackcaps left arm spinner Evan Gray joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to offer his views of the Black Caps performance in winning three from three at the World Cup. They also discussed whether or not cricket should be part of the Olympics in 2028, and the controversy that arose when New Zealand claimed a stumping against The Netherlands but was declined by the TMO. Share your views here: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 143
In this edition former Wellington player Peter Holland joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to review game two for the Black Caps at CWC23 against the Netherlands. They also looked ahead to upcoming matches in Chennai. Send your views to: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 142
This week Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney, and journalist Andrew Alderson eat a piece of humble pie celebrating a thumping first up win over World Cup holders England. None of us expected such a margin of victory. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 141
Warren Lees, coach of the 1991 Blackcaps joins us to reflect on how much cricket has changed at the World Cup since he and Coney played in England in 1979, when prize money was not an issue. Now, the winning team will earn US$1 million. Your reaction welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 140
Did the Blackcaps get any real value from the four One Day Internationals in England, preparation progress a fortnight out from the start of the World Cup, Australian spinners share of unwanted record and who bowls the best Yorker in international cricket. Your views welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 139
This week Waddle and Coney come together from opposite sides of the world to assess the Black Caps World Cup squad that was just announced. How does it measure up? They also discussed the NZ A team’s success in Australia, and if any college first eleven could match the 1964 CBHS 1st XI. Send your views to: [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 138
Sparkling victories in the final T20’s over England and Williamson’s availability for World Cup applauded. We discuss options for the squad to be named next week, new Cricket CEO details his goals for the new job, and White Ferns prepare for a short form tour of South Africa. Send your views to [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 137
Gary Stead is still pondering whether Kane Williamson will be fit enough for the World Cup - he has under two weeks to decide - if he’s not, we discuss who should take his place. A former England Test batter talks about his role as Blackcaps batting coach and why is it only left handers who seem to fit the elegant category? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 136
Was much achieved from the Blackcaps T20 series against UAE. Is Ben Stokes return for the World Cup universally accepted? Confirmation of South Africa’s plans for the WTC this summer and we remember the short life of a popular Blackcap of the 1970’s [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 135
Is the ODI squad named for England a pointer to the World Cup side? Still question marks over Kane Williamson, have the White Ferns shown significant development in the first year of full contracts? England and Australia are still grizzling over penalties for slow over rates in The Ashes - your thoughts welcome at [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 134
Ashes series reviewed as Australia take the spoils. Pace bowler retires ending an enduring partnership and in the same week the Ashes test ended. 67 years on England celebrate another amazing performance, share your views [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode - 133
A review of the Ashes as everyone dries out after Old Trafford, former England spinner Vic Marks joins us to add his assessment, two new names in the Blackcaps T20 squad for UAE and England, and Jeremy has a shot at solving the over rate issue test sides face including a no dickhead policy your view welcome [email protected]. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 132
Will the Ashes be decided at Old Trafford? We assess the chances. What did the White Ferns achieve from the tour to Sri Lanka? Caribbean Cricket Crisis - is it terminal? We remember the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford venue for this weeks test. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 131
England keep the Ashes alive, is the pressure back on Australia? Changes in the Blackcaps, Jurgenson leaves and Stead reappointed for 2 years. What keeps an ugly feud between two greats of the game going? Turmoil in the West Indies they fail to qualify for the World Cup - your views [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 130
Ashes Test controversy analysed, White Ferns drop series to Sri Lanka for the first time, section to the racism report on English cricket and will Kane Williamson be fit in time for a gruelling World Cup schedule?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 129
Exciting first match in the Ashes Australia take the early advantage, we conduct a post-mortem on the opening encounter, Leigh Kasparek celebrates a return to the White Ferns and we remember one of the great New Zealand performances at Trent Bridge 50 years ago. Your views welcome [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 128
Are Test teams deliberately ignoring the over rates and ICC does nothing to fix it? We discuss that issue as well review the WTC final, preview the Ashes and come to grips with another major Blackcaps injury and your views welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 127
Has England's comfortable win over Ireland helped their preparation for the Ashes, the WTC final is under way at The Oval, the White Ferns are back in action preparing for Sri Lanka, and who should captain the All Time NZ test team we selected in the last edition? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 126
On the front foot this week goes back to the Wonderful Days of summer and we’re joined by former sparring partner John Parker to select our All Time Best test XI, not based on pure statistics but skill. And to round off, some commentary gold from 1988 we are sure many will remember. Your comments welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 125
This week the Wisden editor joins us to celebrate the 160th edition of of the most famous sports book in the world and Jeremy looks at the diminishing Big Three of cricket to the Big One, India, in the game's leadership. Your comments are welcome [email protected] LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 124
This week we reflect on the Pakistan tour and how many of the team will feature in the World Cup squad, what value is the IPL to our Blackcap players, your views welcome on any issues discussed you can email [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 123
This week former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq offers our spin bowlers expert help in Pakistan, an impressive debut for Canterbury allrounder Cole McConchie, Darryl Mitchell pushing for No 3 spot at World Cup, perhaps, and the frustrations of a former West Indies Cricket captain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 122
The week, Blackcap Mark Chapman joins us to reflect on his remarkable batting form in the T20 series in Pakistan and White Fern Maddy Green gives her assessment of the first year under the new women's contract structure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 121
Darryl Mitchell joins us this week celebrating a win in his 50th T20 international, we remember the power of Ben Stokes game in beating the Blackcaps at Lords 2015, and what impact will a potential T20 league in Saudi Arabia mean for the future of test cricket? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 120
Ish Sodhi joins us this week as the Blackcaps prepare for the T20 and ODI series in Pakistan detailing his expectations. What is Ben Stokes wish for the Ashes series? He’ll surely get what he wants and we remember a significant moment in our test history 40 years ago. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 119
How serious will Kane Williamson's injury be for the Blackcaps at the World Cup and is there an obvious replacement, NZ ‘A’ chase down a win over their Australian counterparts, and in Remember This a wildly enthusiastic Lancaster Park crowd celebrates a win over the West Indies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Episode 118
Cricket awards presented, we give them the seal of approval, Blackcaps blitz Sri Lanka displaying the depth in our game, Jeremy recalls moment when a video replay could have helped and we remember a great moment from five years ago this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 117
The Blackcaps save their most consistent performance till last to compete a 2-nil series win over Sri Lanka, ending the World test championship with two wins after the win over England, we rate the final test performance. Is Gary Steads role as coach up for decision? His contract ends this year. A white ball series and two A team matches feature in this edition along with a memory from 1986.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 116
The Blackcaps complete another tight victory after the drama of the Basin Reserve, Newstalk ZB journalist Andrew Alderson joins us to discuss the the performance and offer suggestions as to where new players could add to the depth of the Test match game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 115
This week Gavin Larsen gives up selection for and overseas appointment, is it time for further change at the Blackcaps top level, Amy Satterthwaite bids farewell to the playing side of the game after a glittering career and demerit points for the Indore pitch which was a loser in comparison with the Basin Reserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot- Episode 114
This week features a review of the exciting test at the Basin Reserve, joined by journalist Andrew Alderson. Former England pace bowler Gladstone Small has quick chat in the hospo suite at the Basin and book publisher Ronald Cardwell talks about his latest book on the fascinating tale of Doug Freeman, at one stage New Zealand’s youngest test cricketer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot- Episode 113
How can we retain our best cricketers like Boult and de Grandholme and allow them to play for the Blackcaps and Franchise teams? A considered view from Jeremy Coney and Andrew Alderson as we review the first test with England at Bay Oval and remember the summer of '84 against England at the Basin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 112
How will the issues facing the White Ferns be fixed? We analyse the two embarrassing losses at the T20 World Cup, late changes to the Blackcaps may alter the makeup of the first test team and Jimmy Anderson on the strength of the current England side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 111
This week we got early look at the England cricket team after their two-day warm up match in Hamilton, White Fern Susie Bates reflects on their warm up for the WT20 in South Africa, Canterbury skipper Col McConchie joins us to preview the Dream Eleven Super smash final and why the cloak of secrecy around plans to late a white ball series against UAE?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 110
This week we review the final T20 game in India, preview a team likely to be chosen for the first test against England, Debbie Hockley talks about the honour bestowed by NZ Cricket and Amelia Kerr chats about the early preparation for the WT20 in South Africa. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 109
This week we review the three match ODI series with India, we hear from Morne Morkel the new bowling coach for the White Ferns, Craig Findlay talks about the longstanding youth cricket tournament in Hawkes Bay and reflects on the scoring system used by NZC which is creating some controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 108
This week we reflect on a commanding performance from the Blackcaps winning an ODI series in Pakistan, we pay tribute to a good friend ‘Bags’ Murray who passed a way this week, and do authorities need to change the law regarding bad light to prevent the issues faced in the Karachi test?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 107
The Black Caps series with Pakistan shared, cricket writer Andrew Alderson joins us to review the series, and also reflect on the year 2022 for New Zealand cricket. Jeremy Coney pays tribute to Frank Cameron, one of the stalwarts of the game who died this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 106
In this edition, cricket writer Andrew Alderson joins Bryan and Jeremy to deliver a postmortem on the Black Caps performance in the first test against Pakistan in Karachi, and all three offer one of their highlights from the past 12 months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot: Henry Shipley a new name in the Blackcaps one day squad
Two metre Henry, Henry Shipley a new name in the Blackcaps one day squad, all out 15 joins some of the lowest innings totals of all time, and the Gabba pitch receives only a below average rating from ICC match referee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 104
A change at the top, Southee replaces Williamson as Blackcaps test skipper, former Blackcaps keeper Erv McSWeeney joins Bryan and Jeremy to analyse the change, DRS has to dodge a bouncer and we assess what seems a predictable T20 side for the Women’s T20 world cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 103
This week a review of the test in Rawalpindi and what will it mean for the Blackcaps tour later this month. Kirsty Bond joins us reflecting on the positive outcome of the White Ferns T20 series with Bangladesh and in Remember this Gary Troup talks of the tense moments at the end of the test win over The West Indies in 1980.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.