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.
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.
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 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 1986 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
