The Cricketer's County Conversation

On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend discuss the launch of Project Darwin - the regeneration of women’s domestic cricket - and the general unknowns of what is ahead.Oscar Ress stops by to reflect on Charlotte Edwards' last day as Hampshire coach, and Mel Farrell covers what the Australian Women's domestic system got right, and what England are trying to copy.0:00 Intro0:08: Project Darwin - Tier 1 & 2 preview20:42: Oscar Ress on Charlotte Edwards' final day as Hampshire coach22:44: Mel Farrell discusses the Australian Women's domestic system41:59: Interview with Laura MacLeod, Bears Women's head of high performance01:06:15 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.

On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend reflect on the first week of County Championship action, discuss the complexities of overseas recruitment, and come to the startling conclusion that Brian Lara was "good" at cricket...0:00 Intro0:08 Championship opener shows off England's depth17:36: Keith Dudgeon on Joe Root's helping hand19:53: Overseas deals: why are they so complicated?29:57: James Coyne on Liam Guthrie30:58: Do runs equal happiness?46:52 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/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cricketer's County Conversation returns! On this week's episode, Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by The Cricketer's newest signing, Melinda Farrell, chief correspondent George Dobell, and new PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby as we look ahead to the 2025 county summer!0:00 Intro0:08 What have you missed this winter?17:34: What does this summer have in store?20:35: Mel Farrell says hello!28:43: George Dobell's one to watch34:24: PCA chair Olly Hannon-Dalby on the game's present challenges49:57 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.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend review the county season and hand out their end of season awards. Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by Surrey head coach, Gareth Batty, to talk all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Friend and Cameron Ponsonby are joined by Vitality Blast player of the year, Gloucestershire's David Payne.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Friend and Cameron Ponsonby are joined by Chris Wood to discuss the ins and outs of what it is like to take part in Finals Day.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by Nottinghamshire assistant head coach, Paul Franks, who discusses the rise of Farhan Ahmed, who claimed a 10-wicket haul on his first-class debut.🎟️ Get your Metro Bank One-Day Cup final tickets right here! ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/y3mx5fumAward-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by Leicestershire CEO Sean Jarvis, who discusses on-field success, and off-field struggles.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermagThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecricketer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend review the competition so far, which will see Somerset and Glamorgan meet in the final in September.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and former England batsman James Taylor.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Rich Hudson, director of cricket operations at The Professional Cricketers'​ Association.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Somerset's James Rew.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and One-Day Cup maestro, Ed Barnard.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Harry Swindells, who looks back on his stunning knock and discusses the One-Day Cup's place in the English summer.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Keaton Jennings, who talks Jimmy Anderson and transfer windows.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and James Bracey, who talks us through the stunning County Championship match between Gloucestershire and Glamorgan.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Tymal Mills who discusses the structure of the T20 Blast and tells us which competition he thinks is the best to win.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Howson, and Essex head coach Anthony McGrath who discusses his future at the club, and the greatest challenges on the county circuit.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Somerset's Will Smeed who discusses his white-ball travels.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, and Durham spinner and Bolton fan Callum Parkinson, who discusses tough days in the field, and play-off heartbreak.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Friend, while John Simpson is this week's special guest, who discusses Cheteshwar Pujara, Jayden Seales and wicketkeepers going viral.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Gould, the chief executive of the ECB, faces up to questions from our readers, and editor Huw Turbervill and chief correspondent George Dobell.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Howson and Nick Friend, while Miles Hammond is this week's special guest to discuss Gloucestershire ending their long wait for a County Championship win.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nick Friend are joined by Chief Operating Officer of the PCA and former Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell, to discuss player concerns over the county schedule.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Wayne Madsen, Nick Howson and Nick Friend, to discuss all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Mason Crane, and Nick Friend, to discuss all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Kemar Roach, George Dobell, and Nick Howson, to discuss choosing the County Championship over the T20 circuit, the Kookaburra ball experiment, and all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by George Dobell, Nick Friend and Ashley Giles, to look back on the first round of County Championship matches and discuss all things county cricket.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Nick Howson, Nick Friend and Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores, who had two stints leading England, to look ahead to the County Championship season in 2024.Award-winning exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer for only £3.99 per month. Just click the link below!🤝 Subscribe here: https://shop.thecricketer.com/subscription/digital📲 Join The Cricketer's new WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaK5aDWKQuJFp9CcYK0NTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheCricketerMagInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecricketer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketermagTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecricketermag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.