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County cricket is back!
Mel Farrell and Nick Friend look back on the first weekend of County Championship action.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:16 The County Championship returns27:56 Division Two roundup35:53 Tier One preview51:34 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The County Conversation: Championship preview
The Cricketer's County Conversation podcast returns, with Mel Farrell and Nick Friend. Ahead of the new season, they discuss the disruptions to pre-season caused by the Middle East crisis, the perennial lottery around the pursuit of overseas players and Sussex's winter turmoil.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:08 We're back!03:21 Middle East crisis and county cricket14:16 Matt Nicholson interview28:22 Australia players' availability40:30 Sussex implosion44:09 John Simpson interview1:00:10 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 26The County Conversation: End-of-season awards
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro02:00 Player of the year11:00 Match of the season16:30 Individual performance of the season22:40 Moment of the season28:11 Dumbest moment of the season39:24 Funniest moment of the season44:22 Disappointment of the season49:57 Team of the season54:23 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 25Notts' title & the Championship's crazy finale
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Notts win the County Championship17:02 Durham's disaster46:11 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 24Reviewing One Day Cup finals: Rapids and Lancs triumph
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Men's Metro Bank final review23:47 Women's Metro Bank final review46:53 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 23Notts clinch thriller for the ages
Get your tickets for the Metro Bank One Day Cup final here! ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3x24njctThe County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Surrey vs Notts Thriller26:36 Metro Bank finals36:28 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 23Blast Finals Day review
Get your tickets for the Metro Bank One Day Cup final here! ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3x24njctThe County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Finals Day Special45:02 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 22Blast Finals Day & Asa Tribe's Champo run-in
Get your tickets for the Metro Bank One Day Cup final here! ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3x24njctThe County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 County Championship latest18:08 Blast Finals Day41:05 The Asa Tribe Show49:01 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 21Championship returns & Blast quarters
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 The County Championship returns21:14 Blast quarter-finals32:35 Metro Bank latest52:14 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 20Metro Bank standouts & Manny Lumsden
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Metro Bank Fever22:38 Metro Bank Standouts42:08 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 19Metro Bank Fever, SACA & Italy’s rise
Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend reflect on the opening rounds of the One Day Cup, the South Asian Cricket Academy's role in this year's competition, and how county cricket has assisted Italy's rise.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Blast schedule changes09:37 Metro Bank Fever22:25 Tom Brown interview42:40 The rise of Italy1:05:12 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 18Metro Bank youngsters, county transfers & tier one in August
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro01:18 Metro Bank pathway18:18 County transfer carousel30:10 Tier one in August37:49 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 17Women's Blast, Rehan's Round & One-Day Cup returns
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Women's Blast23:18 English spinners42:57 Metro Bank56:34 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 16Women's Blast Finals Day & Project Darwin so far
Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend look ahead to Sunday's Finals Day and hear from Beth Barrett-Wild, the head of the women's professional game for the ECB, while also touching on county cricket's connection to the ongoing legends' tournament.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 Looking ahead to Finals Day21:56 Beth Barrett-Wild interview47:08 Legends' tournament56:21 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 15Hundred wildcards, Cheltenham's crunch time & schedule progress
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 The Hundred wildcards22:36 County Championship restructure32:31 The Cheltenham Festival43:08 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 14Run-fests, Gloucestershire's seamer exodus and bat gauges
The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 We're back!05:57 Transfer season21:12 Bat gauges52:50 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 13The Kookaburra strikes back
Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend discuss the first of four Kookaburra rounds and are joined on the show by Dane Vilas, Middlesex's interim head coach, and England Women's national selector Lydia Greenway.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 A new summer schedule...05:57 Lydia Greenway interview21:12 The Kookaburra returns33:11 Dane Vilas interview51:40 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 12Kookaburra returns as Blast reaches halfway point
Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend discuss the return of the Kookaburra ball for the next four rounds of County Championship cricket, as the men's and women's Blast competitions reach the halfway mark.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world’s leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org0:00 Intro00:17 The Kookaburra returns15:28 Women's Blast review28:09 Men's Blast review44:24 OutroAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmwud📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://tinyurl.com/5e3n9j4dTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketerBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecricketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.