The Ashes: The epic 125-day journey from England to Australia
Summary
Hear from Tommy Lamb, an 18-year-old who traveled 125 days from England to Australia without flying to witness the Ashes, recounting a motorbike accident and his incredible experiences. The panel then assesses the pivotal final Ashes Test, discussing potential Australian team changes, key players like Smith and Khawaja, and England's injury concerns and management pressure. Finally, they look ahead to 2026 cricket events, focusing on the growth of women's cricket and share New Year's resolutions for improving the sport.Episode description
Back in September we spoke to 18-year-old Tommy Lamb who was travelling from England to Australia to watch the Ashes without using an aeroplane. He has made it and witnessed the bonkers boxing day Test in Melbourne. He gives us his thoughts on if the 125-day journey was worth it to see a two-day Test match.
Australia are 3-1 up in the Ashes, but the final Test in Sydney could be pivotal for both sides in terms of looking to the future. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma assess what could be the key battles and how significant the final match will be for both sides. And the Stumped team make their New Years resolutions and tell us what aspects of cricket they would like to change.
Photo: 18 year old Tommy Lamb travelling from England to Australia. Credit: Tommy Lamb