On The Front Foot
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On The Front Foot - Episode 101
The Blackcaps confirm their standing as No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings after the rain-affected series with India, White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer reveals his squad for the series with Bangladesh including some of the experienced and well performed domestic players and one of Jeremy’s for teammates joins us to recall a history making day against Pakistan in 1973. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 101
Rain, rain go away... What was achieved for the Blackcaps from the T20 series against India, rain frustrated both teams, rain also frustrated the Women's cricket opening round of the Hallyburton Johnstone shield, Canterbury skipper Col McConchie reflects on the first half of the Plunket Shield and we have a laugh at the expense of our English colleagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot - Episode 100
On episode 100 of On the Front Foot this week we review the WT20 and give the Blackcaps a pass mark, and assess the squad to play India, Is Ben Stokes the all-time best ever England cricketer and remember this goes back to November 1986See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 99
The Blackcaps were outclassed in the WT20 semi-final, we analyse the teams performance, Central Districts Stags coach Rob Walter gives his assessment of the team as they head into round four of the Plunket Shield and we farewell a commentary colleague who passed away this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 98
Net run rate needed to settle the semi finalists in the Blackcaps group at the WT20 have they got what it takes to reach the final. Canterbury coach Peter Fulton joins us to detail whats helped his side back to the top of the Plunket Shield and a former West Indian test player relates his frustration at the teams efforts at the WT20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 97
This week, a stunning first-up win over Australia at the T20 world cup, rain in Melbourne prevents a repeat, test keeper Tom Blundell takes over the Firebird captaincy and celebrates with a win and angry fans in the Caribbean want heads to roll after they failed to qualify for the super 12, Barbados commentator Andrew Mason calls in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 96
Final preparation for the WT20 Championship completed and some areas of improvement are needed, mid-October the start of the Plunket Shield and Robbie O' Donnell's defending champion skipper enjoys a less difficult build-up than they had last year and one of the great characters of our game has a birthday for us to celebrate...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 95
A pass mark for the WhiteFerns after their Caribbean tour but still area’s where improvement is needed, Blackcaps make steady progress in their tri nations T20 series, England team opt for diplomacy as they build up in Australia for the WT20 and we remember fondly the debut match of one of our greats of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 94
This week, Blackcaps selector Gavin Larsen joins us with a report card on the A team tour of India, and looks ahead to the tri-series, White Fern Maddy Green reviews the first three T20 matches in the Caribbean and in Remember This we recall an historic moment 66 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 93
On the Front foot this week we sympathise with late Vinoo Mankad who has carried the burden of one of crickets controversial dismissals the run out backing up too quick at the bowlers end. White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer rates the White Ferns one day series win over the West Indies, we follow the various T20 build up series and review the A teams white ball woes on the sub continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 92
Predictable squad named for the WT20, ICC confirm minor law changes, bizarre finish to the first ODI against West Indies for our White Ferns, Jeremy recalls the fun aspect of cricket in the Caribbean and NZ’s coach analyses the four day games played in India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 91
Blackcaps fans express disappointment at the failure in the Chappell Hadlee series we analyse the defects in the one day game, even more disappointment expressed by English fans at a test over in less than 3 days but they were at least the winners and White Fern Frankie Mackay offers her thought s on the upcoming tour of the Caribbean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 90
This week Australia takes the first Chappell Hadlee match, NZ’s coach Rob Walter talks of the challenges of preparing his team for the Indian tour, Ben Sawyer faces similar challenges with the White Ferns in the Caribbean, and England and South Africa face off in the deciding test at the Oval .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 89
Blackcap Nathan McCullum joins us to share the experiences and challenges that slow bowlers face in the modern game, we assess the NZ’A team and the Blackcaps who are in India and Australia respectively and we encourage cricket to ensure Pukekura Park remains as a first class venue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 88
The star of the Northern tour, Darryl Mitchell joins us once again to review the Caribbean tour and his good form. Finn Allen reveals a new dimension to his white ball batting and England cricket fans are brutal in their analysis of England after an innings loss to South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 87
The aftermath of Trent Boult opting out of his contract creates a challenging future for cricket administrators worldwide. Ross Taylor shares his thoughts on his career in his new book, Black and White, and two of the stars of the white ball tours reflect on their success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 86
White Ferns skipper celebrates Bronze, Blackcaps relish an unbeaten 3 nation series, Darryl Mitchell enjoying his success with the Blackcaps and Remember this goes back 74 years for one of crickets golden moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 85
This week The White Ferns in with a medal chance after an encouraging start in Birmingham, a left arm leg spinner makes his debut for the Blackcaps and player power to fore across all forms of the game, picking and choosing what they play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 84
This week Blackcaps select a full strength squad for the West Indies tour, Ish Sodhi reveals the changes he’s made to his bowling approach. Jeremy gives an idea of how quick our fastest bowler was, a rare achievement in English county cricket and we celebrate our commentary teams radio award in Remember This.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 83
On the Front Foot - Episode 83See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 82
Jeremy Coney escapes the chaos of Sri Lanka and the series squared in Galle.Two from two for the Blackcaps in Ireland Frankie Mackay celebrates the new agreement on contracts for the White Ferns and Remember this goes back to Wrighty’s debut test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 81
This week, Jeremy Coney takes a peak at the Sri Lankan side that will be playing two tests here in March, we investigate possible Blackcap test team changes, is now the appropriate time? Former England off spinner Vic Marks not certain that England has the much needed spin options for the modern game and Leah Tahuhu delighted to be back in the White Ferns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 80
Why the Blackcaps lost a series 3-0 after arriving in England with so much potential, former England spinner Vic Marks gives his view on the future of our spin bowling, B J Watling and Adam Milne heading to the Firebirds and we recall one of the highlights of the 2019 Word Cup against the West Indies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 79
A tribute to Don Neely features this week, Jeremy goes in to bat for women’s test matches, Michael Vaughan reminds us of the challenges of Headingley, Gavin Larsen explains the white ball selections and in Remember This we go back to the 2019 World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 78
While England celebrate a test victory at TrentBridge and a series win, former England captain Michael Vaughan joins us in a post mortem on New Zealands performance, New Zealand's involvement in county cricket at Notts is recognised at the test and Remember This we go back 26 years for a significant achievement by one of our women cricketers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 77
A 5 wicket loss at Lords, England great Sir Alastair Cook joins us to assess the first test performance and reflect on the appointment of Ben Sawyer as the new coach of the White Ferns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 76
Blackcap Darryl Mitchell joins us as he completes his final preparation for the first test against England at Lords, we preview that match and also reflect on the treatment handed out to White Fern Amy Satterthwaite losing her contract in the aftermath of the Women's world Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 75
A week out from the first test against England at Lords, TMS commentator Jonathon Agnew joins is to give an in depth assessment of the England team under Stokes and McCullum, we analyse the opening warm up match against Sussex and discuss the impact of the Dukes ball on the England test match scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 74
Former Blackcaps coach Warren Lees joins us with his views on the challenges Brendon McCullum faces as new England coach.We offer an assessment of the Blackcap contract list just released prior to the team leaving for England and send Baz a cheery reminder of NZ’s success over England in Remember This 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 73
Former New Zealand opener and selector Bruce Edgar joins On The Front Foot this week to cast an expert eye over the likely Blackcaps first test team.He offers an assessment of the current depth of the New Zealand first class game and details his role as a trustee of the players welfare trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 72
On the Front Foot this week, no surprises in the Blackcaps squad for England, no surprise that Ben Stokes is new England captain, time catches up with former Blackcap pace bowler, the desire has gone, and we remember a great victory over Australia at Lancaster Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 71
This week IPL umpires are under the microscope after an Indian test star threatens to take his players from the field, the domestic player of the New Zealand summer reflects on an outstanding year, and Remember This, we recall the best ever one-day international bowling effort by a Blackcap 7 years on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Front Foot - Episode 70
Tim Southee wins the Sir Richard Hadlee medal, a deserved award for the star player over the summer, Auckland secures the Plunket Shield with ease, and England cricket's conundrum, who to replace Joe Root as England Captain...all that and more On the Front Foot with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 69
The Waddle and Coney selection team suggest their makeup for the test tour of England, former White Ferns coach Warren Lees reveals his concerns about the current team and what the future holds.An English fan questions why Williamson is still playing top level T20 cricket and a concerning week for former Blackcap James Franklin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 68
The curtain comes down on Ross Taylors stellar career we relive some of the many memories of his great innings.Women's World Cup widely praised for its impact and winners Australia acclaimed as arguably the best ever Women's side, and we review a 5050 record in the summer season since the WT20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 67
This week on the front foot, former White Fern Kirsty Bond offers some ideas urgently needed for the Women’s game.Joe Root wants to remain captain of England even though they lost in the Caribbean and efficient start by the Blackcaps in the one day series against the Netherlands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 66
This week on the front foot, the Women’s world cup all but over for the White Ferns, test strip in Barbados too flat for fast bowler’s, tinkering with the laws of cricket and mouth watering money available for IPL teams, Shane Bond has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 65
Shane Bond gives us his assessment of the pace bowling resources and the development of a group to replace the incumbents.South African TV commentator Natalie Germanos joins us to assess the Women's World Cup at the mid stage and remember this goes back to Feb 2014.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 64
Tributes to the Australian cricketing greats Rod Marsh and Shane Warne who dies this week.Debbie Hockley gives her assessment of the first week of the Women’s World Cup and some lighter moments from the one field life of Shane Warne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 63
A chance at history goes begging as South Africa win the second test at Hagley to square the series. How we saw the test and the series along with an assessment of the White Ferns warm up series pre World Cup and an injury enforced replacement before the contest starts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 62
Superior performances by the Blackcaps and the White Ferns feature this week, bowling coach Shane Jurgenson on what makes the seam bowlers so successful, Jacob Oram on the White Ferns and remembering another emphatic win over South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 61
This week Kane Williamson explains the frustrations of ongoing injury that has contributed to his omission from the South African series.Proteas skipper Dean Elgar talks confidently about his team for the series and Debbie Hockley says excitement is growing for the upcoming Women's World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 60
On the Front Foot this week.For the first time in a long time Taylor and Williamson won’t be with the Blackcaps we discuss the options taken in the 15 man squad, a controversial exclusion from the White Ferns World Cup squad, Debbie Hockley is to remember the 2000 final win, and Cricket Australia reveals its views, on coach Justin Langer - hard done by?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 59
On the Front Foot this week former Blackcaps skipper Ken Rutherford joins us to assess the South African squad due to tour here for 2 tests and he’ll recall New Zealand's first test win in the Republic in 1994, and BBC commentator Daniel Norcross returns to detail the remedies needed to turn England cricket around after the disastrous Ashes series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 58
The fall out from the disastrous Ashes series doesn’t make pretty reading for the England cricket administrators as they prepare for the tour of the West Indies.BBC commentator Daniel Norcross joins us to detail the issues and the changes needed, and White Ferns opening bowler Hannah Rowe waits for a team to be named to play the world cup and the excitement value of a home World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 57
This week South African commentator Neil Manthorp joins Bryan and Jeremy to assess the South African side that will tour here and how they performed against India.The Ashes series receives the once over and Northern Braves captain Jeet Raval details the challenges they face to sustain their position atop the Dream Eleven Super Smash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 56
A fairy-tale end to the test career of Ross Taylor, finished in Hadlee style, England celebrations for a drawn match at the SCG better than a loss, and as The White Ferns ramp up their World Cup preparations coach Bob Carter says he’s encouraged by the form of his leading players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 55
This week Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the surprise test result against Bangladesh at Bay Oval, they pay tribute to the test career of Ross Taylor and question groundsman Jared Carter about preparing pitches and the challenge set by Ajaz Patel to make them spin friendly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 54
This week we farewell 2021 by recognising a few of the years highlights, Ajaz Patel gives an honest assessment of his feelings after being omitted from the Bangladesh test series, Gary Stead details the selectors thinking, harsh social media comment directed at the England team in the Ashes and we toast the TV career of David (Bumble) Lloyd who has retired from commentary after 22 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The Front Foot – Episode 53
This week former International, Peter McGlashan, joins the team again and we debate whether at 2–0 down England are already out of the Ashes decision, is the Blackcap test selection as straightforward as imagined after the Indian series? Also, an important debate; what is the Blackcaps side likely to look like in 5–10 years, and are we developing the talent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.