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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 186

All the big women's cricket stories! This week: Cricket at the LA '28 Olympics England's Youthful Batting Camp in Mumbai Has the cricket world given up on Afghanistan's women?

Oct 15, 202321 minEp. 186

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 185

This week in women's cricket: Hayley Matthews beats Australia - is it the end of an era? Are T20s REALLY less predictable than ODIs? We bemoan the lack of consistent communication about England & regional contracts Who might apply to be the next Thunder coach?

Oct 08, 202321 minEp. 185

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 184

This week's women's cricket news: ECB's response to ICEC - talking the right talk but will they walk the walk? Will we get an England Test at Lord's? Domestic salaries: why we need to level up South Africa v New Zealand & why NZC's lack of a pathway is coming home to roost

Oct 01, 202324 minEp. 184

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 183

Women's cricket news & views, with Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan. This week: The RHF Final brings the season to a close We look back on our favourite moments of the summer What increased prize money for the Men's World Cup might mean for the Women's game

Sep 24, 202322 minEp. 183

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 182

All the big news from the world of women's cricket. This week: Raf tells Parliament how to fix women's sport Sunrisers shine & Diamonds decline in the RHF We get cross about the lack of a Blaze home ground for the RHF Eliminator England v Sri Lanka ODIs reviewed What next for Bess Heath?

Sep 17, 202330 minEp. 182

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 181

This week's women's cricket news: England v Sri Lanka - the T20 series post-mortem The return of Meg Lanning England A to tour New Zealand Shocking disparities in pay for women umpires

Sep 10, 202327 minEp. 181

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 180

The big stories this week in women's cricket: The totally (un) official inquest into England's loss to Sri Lanka English players win the draft lottery in WBBL Equal match fees... stop us if you've heard this rant before!

Sep 03, 202328 minEp. 180

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 179

This week in women's cricket: How Southern Brave triumphed in the Women’s Hundred A washout in the Eliminator - do the rain rules need to change? Why South Africa’s new domestic professional structure might just be better than England’s

Aug 27, 202326 minEp. 179

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 178

This week in women's cricket news: Our experience attending The Hundred as fans Sune Luus vs Hilton Moreeng - what a mess We rant about a truly bonkers England squad v Sri Lanka

Aug 20, 202329 minEp. 178

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 177

This week's women's cricket news: How Charlotte Edwards masterminded The Hundred draft The Hundred: Gender equality come rain or shine Who might be included in the England squad v Sri Lanka? The myth of "niceness" in women's sport, busted

Aug 13, 202326 minEp. 177

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 176

This week's women's cricket news: Our thoughts on Barbie-gate Why the Women's Hundred needs a different set of commentators to the men's Welsh Fire on top: has the draft worked? A Mandhana moment of madness for Southern Brave Plus... watch Jarrod Kimber's video here .

Aug 06, 202323 minEp. 176

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 175

This week's women's cricket news, with Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan: Harmanpreet Kaur's 2-match ban - is it fair? Problems with a 5-team Olympic competition for cricket Why Raf is supporting Northern Superchargers in The Hundred Make sure to follow us over on Threads & Instagram - @crickether1

Jul 30, 202325 minEp. 175

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 174

Women's cricket news & views, with Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan. This week: Rain in the RHF Reflections on the Women's Ashes Are fast bowlers doomed in women's cricket? Does the Ashes points system need to change?

Jul 23, 202323 minEp. 174

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 173

The latest women's cricket news, with Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan. This week: Australia retain the Women's Ashes at the Ageas Bowl England's south-centric schedule next summer The ICC announce equal prize money, but does that mean we've achieved equality?

Jul 16, 202318 minEp. 173

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 172

The latest women's cricket news, with Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan. Alice Capsey thrills at Lord's Dani Gibson's bravery Are Australia losing their touch? A crazy-busy summer in 2024 to look forward to!

Jul 09, 202321 min

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 171

This week: What next for the ECB after the #ICEC report? Is it time to abolish the MCC? How Australia sneaked across the line at Edgbaston Plus a bonus video bomb from Paul Shaw!

Jul 02, 202322 minEp. 171

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 170

This week: Wow - what a Test! Your questions answered: red-ball domestic cricket, the points system & can England win the Ashes from here? We discuss the Commission for Equity's damning report into cricket in England and Wales

Jun 27, 202326 minEp. 170

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 169

This week: We go to parliament with Dane van Niekerk England scrabble about for Katherine Sciver-Brunt's replacement England & England A dominate the 3-day warm-ups v Australia

Jun 18, 202329 minEp. 169

The CRICKETher Weekly - Episode 168

The Latest Women’s Cricket News, with Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan: Thunder at Finals Day - literally! Farewell to Anya Shrubsole Weird goings on at Sunrisers Ashes squad announcement - who should be included based on Lottie Cup performances?

Jun 11, 202324 minEp. 168

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 167

The latest women's cricket news, with Raf & Syd: Who’s on track for CE Cup Finals Day? Our take on THAT Thea Brookes interview Where the PCA gets it wrong Syd has a bonkers idea about Bryony Smith… & an excellent one about women’s county cricket

Jun 04, 202325 minEp. 167

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 166

The latest women's cricket news, with Raf & Syd: Shock news about Meg Lanning Should Bryony Smith play in the Ashes? What's gone wrong at Western Storm? In the wake of Kent's decision to charge their Blast viewers, are paid-for live-streams the future?

May 28, 202325 minEp. 166

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 165

Raf Nicholson & Syd Egan bringing you the latest women's cricket news. This week we discuss the start of the Lottie Cup: The evolution of batting in English domestic cricket Who is winning the race to be England wicketkeeper in the Ashes? Is Heather Knight MIA? Plus, do the ICC's new Playing Conditions about mandatory helmets go far enough?

May 21, 202324 minEp. 165

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 164

On Women's County T20 Finals Day, we continue our deep-dive into women's domestic cricket: New contracts for Scotland - and how the ECB can help grow Scottish cricket via the regions The problems with women's club cricket... ...and what that means for the future of women's county cricket

May 14, 202324 minEp. 164

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 163

Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan with the latest women's cricket news. This week: It's the end of an era as Katherine Sciver-Brunt retires Round 4 of the #RHFTrophy - why is Syd on the phone to the ECB? Plus, we ask you: If the Hundred really is ending, what should the future of women's domestic cricket look like?

May 07, 202328 minEp. 163

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 162

Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan with the latest women's cricket news. This week: We're at Beckenham watching Vipers get back on track in the RHF Raf chats to Player of the Match Lauren Bell Rumours that The Men's Hundred could be abolished... but what about the women? Why we're uncomfortable about the proposed overseas draft in WBBL

Apr 30, 202317 minEp. 162

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 161

This week: Wisden honours for Beth Mooney & Harmanpreet Kaur The RHF Trophy is back - Sunrisers shock Vipers and Paige Scholfield hits her first 100 in 10 years! Should The Hundred be doing more to promote regional cricket?

Apr 23, 202326 minEp. 161

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 160

Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan with the latest women's cricket news. This week: WPL set to clash with WBBL - what happens now? Players to watch out for in the RHF Trophy New report into the finance of English cricket - is The Hundred sustainable? West Indies sack Courtney Walsh, but was he the problem?

Apr 16, 202330 minEp. 160

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 159

This week: #WPL going home and away Frustrating pay disparities in England men's & women's cricket We've FINALLY got some red ball domestic cricket... but why are the ECB keeping it so quiet?

Apr 09, 202323 minEp. 159

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 158

This week: FairBreak on TV & why the ICC needs to intervene in the broadcast landscape Australia's pay rises & the importance of player associations effectively representing their women members Will Phoebe Litchfield get to play in the Ashes?

Apr 02, 202323 minEp. 158

The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 157

This week: What the BCCI need to do to build on the success of WPL The Hundred Draft & the problem with 'Winging It' Why we need to take a stand on Afghanistan because #CricketIsAHumanRight

Mar 26, 202326 minEp. 157
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