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The CRICKETher Weekly

Women's cricket news and chat, with Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan
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Episodes

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 97

This week it's all about the #Ashes: Where did England lose the 1st T20? How will both sides approach the Test? Mooney's Miracle & Tayla's Troubles Plus some worrying news about the World Cup in New Zealand.

Jan 23, 202224 minEp. 97

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 96

This week, we're asking questions: Can South Africa win the World Cup without Dane van Niekerk? Can Scotland triumph in the Commonwealth Games Qualifier? Can England beat Australia (and Covid) in the Women's Ashes? And why the heck wasn't Amanda-Jade Wellington included in Australia's Ashes squad?

Jan 16, 202222 minEp. 96

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 95

This week: Controversy surrounding India's World Cup squad: no Shikha Pandey or Jemimah Rodrigues The rejigged Women's Ashes schedule: who benefits? What are Crictos?

Jan 09, 202221 minEp. 95

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 94

This week we're feelin' 2022, looking ahead to the 3 big events of the year: The Women's Ashes The World Cup in New Zealand The Commonwealth Games Can anyone stop Australia winning all three?

Jan 02, 202224 minEp. 94

The CRICKETher Weekly- Episode 93

This week, we look back on 2021: Syd & Raf's Favourite Moments of the Year The domestic season: Capsey Comes of Age England at Home: The ups and the downs A two-Test year! Overall, was 2021 a Good Year for women's cricket?

Dec 26, 202121 minEp. 93

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 92

This week: TWO England Ashes squad announcements England's new "bold" approach against Australia - will it work? Who should have been selected for the A tour but wasn't? We rhapsody about Alice Capsey... again!

Dec 19, 202118 minEp. 92

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 91

This week: Disappointment for the Commonwealth Games qualifiers Cricket in the Olympics? The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket Overcoming institutional racism & sexism: our suggestions The link to the ICEC survey is here: https://eu.research.net/r/PH2H6XM

Dec 12, 202121 minEp. 91

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 90

This week we discuss England's Oman training camp: A way back for Kirstie Gordon? Why no Eve Jones? Sophie Ecclestone "resting" Plus, salaries in The Hundred have increased for the women - but is it enough?

Dec 05, 202117 minEp. 90

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 89

This week: Shambles at the ICC Qualifiers Did WBBL's new format work? Tash Farrant regains her England contract The ECB's new diversity plan Is English cricket institutionally sexist?

Nov 28, 202119 minEp. 89

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 88

This week: Final standings in WBBL Should Australia drop Meg Lanning? World Cup Qualifiers: Super Sixes and Fortuitous Fives ICC changes: "Working Group" on Afghanistan and new Women's Cricket Committee Azeem Rafiq's testimony on racism in cricket To donate to ACE: https://aceprogramme.com/donating/

Nov 21, 202124 minEp. 88

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 87

This week: WBBL - Why have the Sixers been at sixes and sevens? County Cricket - Does a groundswell of support mean the ECB should u-turn? Football - What can the WSL learn from The Hundred? Jan Brittin - Charlotte Edwards' idol inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Nov 14, 202125 minEp. 87

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 86

On the show this week: Harmanpreet on fire for Renegades in WBBL Eve Jones for England? Amelia Kerr is Back, Baby New regional contracts for Alice Capsey, Grace Scrivens and Danielle Gregory

Nov 07, 202120 minEp. 86

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 85

This week: Grace Harris and Kim Garth tearing up WBBL A new franchise tournament in Hong Kong next May Fran Wilson's retirement... and why others should follow her example by moving out of their comfort zones

Oct 31, 202123 minEp. 85

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 84

This week: WBBL round-up: Tas-rain-ia, Sophie Devine's century, plus how are the English players faring? Rob Taylor leaves Lightning: are we too quick to blame the coach when things go wrong? Why are West Indies going to Pakistan when England stayed at home?

Oct 24, 202123 minEp. 84

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 83

On the CRICKETher Weekly this week: WBBL so far: COVID, a Super Over and too many wides! Sky's refusal to confirm if they'll show the WBBL semis & final Pay increases for Australia's women players

Oct 17, 202120 minEp. 83

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 82

This week: #AUSvIND - Is Australia's crown slipping? Should Jemimah Rodrigues be the next Indian captain? Cricket TV rights - Is there a better way? Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey - Cricket Writers Club Award Winners

Oct 10, 202121 minEp. 82

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 81

This week we discuss: #INDvAUS Test - was a draw inevitable? Final reflections on #ENGvNZ PCA Award-Winners Eve Jones & Alice Capsey England A tour to Australia The Hundred & the Commonwealth Games: how to square the scheduling circle

Oct 03, 202120 minEp. 81

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 80

In this week’s episode we discuss: The cancellation of England’s tour to Pakistan England players in WBBL England v New Zealand & Australia v India The drama of the RHF Trophy final The batter-batsman debate

Sep 26, 202119 minEp. 80

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 79

This week: Who will join Vipers in the final of the RHF Trophy? Will England make changes for the 2nd ODI v New Zealand? Will England's tours to Pakistan and Australia go ahead as planned? Mankadding... does Syd have the solution?

Sep 19, 202119 minEp. 79

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 78

This week: Standings in the RHF Trophy England v NZ T20 series review Charlie Dean in England’s ODI squad Were CA right to cancel their men’s Test v Afghanistan?

Sep 12, 202115 minEp. 78

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 77

We’re at the Ageas Bowl to discuss: Finals Day in the Charlotte Edwards Cup Reflections on the CE Cup as a whole England v New Zealand so far England’s debutants (Emma Lamb & Maia Bouchier) and non-debutants (Alice Capsey)

Sep 05, 202114 minEp. 77

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 76

This week, Raf & Syd discuss: The state of play in the regional CE Cup Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean & Emma Lamb in the England squad v NZ Rumours of 2 more sides in The Hundred Scotland’s Big Win in the Europe World Cup Qualifiers

Aug 29, 202116 minEp. 76

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 75

This week: https://youtu.be/TWefTCyJmuQ The Hundred final: - What went wrong for Brave? - Marizanne Kapp's superb spell - Do we need another semi-final? Overseas players in next year's comp Raising the women's salaries Expansion of the ICC Women's Championship

Aug 22, 202120 minEp. 75

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 74

More discussion about The Hundred in this week’s episode: Southern Brave qualifying for the final Smriti Mandhana replaced by Gaby Lewis Raf’s interview with Beth Barrett-Wild (head of the women’s comp) The depth of domestic talent on show Dilemmas for 2022: scheduling alongside the Commonwealth Games, plus will the ECB persist with double headers?

Aug 15, 202116 minEp. 74

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 73

This week we’re once again focusing on #TheHundred : How close are Southern Brave to qualification for the final? Sophia Dunkley & Maia Bouchier’s run-chasing masterclass How have we found watching it on TV? Deandra Dottin & helmets The BBC’s decision to extend their coverage of the women’s comp Why are double headers working so well?

Aug 08, 202116 minEp. 73

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 72

This week we’re all about The Hundred: How close are Superchargers and Brave to qualification? What’s behind the success of these two sides? What Raf learned from covering the men’s game at the Ageas Bowl Should there be a combined men’s & women’s points table?

Aug 01, 202117 minEp. 72

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 71

This week, we discuss: England A v Australia A during the Women’s Ashes: how will it work? The Hundred (Women’s Competition): off to a flyer? Jemimah Rodrigues – the innings of the competition so far Is this a breakthrough moment for women’s cricket?

Jul 25, 202115 minEp. 71

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 70

This week: We look back at the England v India multi-format series… … and ahead to The Hundred, Women’s Competition

Jul 18, 202123 minEp. 70

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 69

This week we’re at sunny Hove! We discuss: Ellyse Perry’s absence from The Hundred – does it matter? Should Emma Lamb be playing for England? The 2nd T20 v India at Hove – what could & should England do differently?

Jul 11, 20219 minEp. 69

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 68

This week: We look back at the England v India ODI series & ahead to the T20s Were we all wrong about Mithali Raj? High-profile Australian withdrawals from The Hundred in spite of ECB’s offer of £10,000 bonuses Equal pay in The Hundred

Jul 04, 202118 minEp. 68
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