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The Lord's Cricket Podcast

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Stories from the Lord's, the Home of Cricket, with the people who made them. The Lord's Cricket Podcast, hosted by Will Roe, features one-on-one interviews with players who have lit up the Ground as they go down memory lane for some cricketing nostalgia.

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Episodes

Bob Willis - Getting in the 'zone' at Lord's

Bob Willis discusses his 7/78 in the 1977 Ashes against the Aussies at Lord's, bowling to Sir Garfield Sobers, county cricket in the 1970s, using hypnotherapy to overcome injuries and the obstacles he faced as England captain between 1982-84. Listen to Bob Willis on the Ashes summer of 1981 - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ashes-special-1981-bothams-ashes-part-2/id616640278?i=1000394861771&mt=2 Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @wil...

Jan 14, 201955 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Angus Fraser - a life at Lord's

Former England bowler Angus Fraser recalls his 5/66 against the West Indies at Lord's in 1995, bowling against Brian Lara, memories of Mike Gatting at Middlesex, sharing a dressing room with Phil Tufnell and why him and Ray Illingworth didn't get on. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 07, 20191 hrSeason 2Ep. 3

Steve Kirby - a full-hearted cricketer

Steve Kirby remembers winning the County Championship with Yorkshire in a fairy tale debut season, celebrating C&G Trophy success at Lord's, coming out on the wrong side of a Lord's final a few years later, run ins with Michael Atherton, ball tampering and much, much more. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 31, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Mike Brearley - winning and losing at Lord's

In a wide ranging chat the former England captain Mike Brearley discusses his debut as England captain at Lord's in 1977 against Australia, the 1979 World Cup Final with the West Indies and how he went from being a Philosophy Lecturer at Newcastle University to captaining Middlesex during the 1970s and 80s. Find out more about Mike Brearley's latest book On Cricket - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/On-Cricket-by-Mike-Brearley-author/9781472129475 Get in a touch with the show via email:...

Dec 24, 201854 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Series 2 - trailer

A new mini-series of the Lord's Cricket Podcast is out soon. Featuring one-on-one interviews with the greats of the game and their performances at the Home of Cricket. The first episode of Series 2 is out on Monday 24 December with the legendary England captain Mike Brearley. Get in touch with the show at podcast@mcc.org.uk and on Twitter at @homeofcricket or @willroe2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 20181 min

Nasser Hussain - a fairy tale farewell at Lord's

Former England captain Nasser Hussain remembers his 103 not out at Lord's in his final ever Test innings in 2004, as well as chatting about his childhood, dealing with the media, captaincy pressures and learning to love Lord's. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Graeme 'Foxy' Fowler - six pints and a century at Lord's

Graeme 'Foxy' Fowler sits down at his home in Durham and chats through his 106 vs the West Indies at Lord's in 1984, falling through Elton John's coffee table, being sacked by Lancashire, battling depression and life after cricket. 'Absolutely Foxed' by Graeme Fowler: http://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Absolutely-Foxed/Graeme-Fowler/9781471142321 ... new book 'Mind over Batter' coming in May 2019. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @will...

Sep 24, 20181 hrSeason 1Ep. 9

Graham Onions - a fairy tale debut in a summer to remember

In an open and honest interview, former England bowler Graham Onions chats about his 5/38 against the West Indies at Lord's on Test debut, the Ashes summer of 2009, meeting popstar Lily Allen, battling against South Africa and the lowest point of his career - when overlooked by England after taking 70 wickets in a summer. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.o...

Sep 17, 201851 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Allan Donald - Mike Atherton, Hansie Cronje and 5 more at Lord's (Part 2 of 2)

In part two of this podcast, Allan Donald talks politics and sport, meeting Nelson Mandela, the 1998 series in England - where he takes 5/32 at Lord's and THAT famous duel with Mike Atherton at Trent Bridge - and the life and tragic death of his close friend Hansie Cronje. Get in a touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Sep 10, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Allan Donald - 'White Lightning' strikes Lord's (Part 1 of 2)

In the first of a two-part episode, the legendary pace bowler Allan Donald chats about growing up in South Africa, playing for Warwickshire, a perfect return to Lord's in 1994 and an unpleasant falling out with his captain Keppler Wessels. Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 10, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Marcus Trescothick and his final century

Marcus Trescothick chats about his 14th and last Test hundred for England in 2006 - just six years after his debut - which came at Lord’s against Sri Lanka. Also in the podcast the former England opener discusses his early life, bouts with depression and how he’s still going strong after 26 seasons of professional cricket. Marcus Trescothick testimonial page - https://www.marcustrestestimonial.co.uk/ Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2...

Sep 03, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Darren Gough down the years at Lord's

England's strike bowler from the 1990s, Darren Gough, sits downs in the Home Dressing Room at Lord's and recalls his 5-wicket haul against Pakistan in 2001, his Yorkshire debut, getting an ODI 5-for against the Aussies and much more. Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 27, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Kumar Sangakkara - the Lord's century (Part 2 of 2)

In the second of this two-parter, Kumar Sangakkara chats about his final Test match at Lord's in 2014 - where he scored 147 - as well as his time playing cricket in England and the legacy that he's left after retirement. Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 20, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Kumar Sangakkara - the early years and Test debut (Part 1 of 2)

In the first of a two-part podcast, Kumar Sangakkara discusses his childhood in Sri Lanka against the backdrop of his country's civil war, the 1996 Cricket World Cup and his Test debut against South Africa in 2000. Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 20, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Graham Gooch and his 333

Legendary England batsman Graham Gooch chats about his upbringing in Essex, early life as a cricketer, his famous 333 at Lord’s, the self doubt he has felt as a player and his first Test hundred which came at the Home of Cricket, against the fearsome West Indies attack of the 1980s. Get in touch with the show via email: podcast@mcc.org.uk On Twitter: @homeofcricket or @willroe2 And check out the dedicated podcast page on the Lord's website at www.lords.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Aug 13, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 1

New series trailer

A new series of the Lord's Cricket Podcast is back. Featuring one-on-one interviews with the greats of the game and their performances at the Home of Cricket. The first episode is out on Monday 13 August and is with the legendary England batsman Graham Gooch. Get in touch with the show at podcast@mcc.org.uk and on Twitter at @homeofcricket or @willroe2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 20181 min

Ashes Special - Aussie Dominance and England's Revival (Part 3)

Simon Jones, Emma John & Jo Harman join host Will Roe to discuss how Australia ruled supreme during the 1990's and what changed when Michael Vaughan's side regained the Urn in 2005, in the final episode of the three-part Ashes special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 201747 minEp. 3

Ashes Special - 1981 - Botham's Ashes (Part 2)

Former England bowler Bob Willis and Wisden Cricket Monthly editor Phil Walker join Will Roe to discuss how one of the most iconic cricket series of all-time unfolded in the English summer of 1981. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201745 minEp. 2

Ashes Special - The birth of the Urn & the Bodyline series (Part 1)

In the first of a three-part Ashes series, in association with Wisden Cricket Monthly, Will Roe discusses the birth of the ferocious rivalry between England & Australia including the infamous 'Bodyline' Tour with cricket historian David Frith & MCC Librarian Neil Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 201741 minEp. 1

Angus Fraser and Emma John on Mohammad Amir's return

Mohammad Amir's return to Lord's, England selection ahead of the first Test against Pakistan, the trials and tribulations of the England side in the 90s and the Lord's Podcast quiz are all tackled by England selector Angus Fraser, writer Emma John and Will Roe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 201634 min

Dawid Malan and Phil Walker discuss Nick Compton and Brendon McCullum

Middlesex's t20 captain Dawid Malan and All Out Cricket's Phil Walker join Lords.org's Will Roe for the latest edition of the Lord's Podcast. The trio discuss Malan's call up to the England t20 squad (0.45), the turnaround in from of Middlesex's white ball cricket (8.52) - with players such as Brendon McCullum and George Bailey - and what next for Nick Compton after he takes a break from the game (16.48). There is also the Lord's Podcast historical quiz (22.03). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Jul 01, 201627 min

Jake Ball or Chris Woakes? Izzy Westbury and Tim Wigmore

The Lord's Podcast with BBC commentator and Middlesex Women's captain Izzy Westbury along with journalist and author Tim Wigmore. The duo join Lords.org's Will Roe. Topics up for discussion include: Ball or Woakes - who should get the nod for England in the second Investec Test? (1.12) Can England be world number one again? (6.52) How can the NatWest t20 Blast emulate the success of the IPL and Big Bash? (10.41) The Lord's Cricket Podcast Quiz, with a historical twist. (22.12) Hosted on Acast. S...

May 25, 201627 min

Simon Jones on the 2005 Ashes and Lawrence Booth on James Taylor

James Taylor's retirement. Why are there no batsmen in the Five Wisden Cricketers of the Year? How will England fare against Sri Lanka & Pakistan? And how the 2005 Ashes series defined Simon Jones' career. All on this month's Lord's Podcast with former England fast bowler Simon Jones, Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth and Will Roe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201631 min

Clare Connor and Phil Walker on Ian Bell's future

Who will win the ICC World t20? Is the new domestic structure for County Cricket in England the right way to go? And will Ian Bell ever play for England again? All on this month's Lord's Podcast featuring ECB Director of Women's Cricket Clare Connor, All Out Cricket's Phil Walker and host Will Roe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 201637 min

Ollie Rayner and Lizzy Ammon on Australian aggression

Australia aggression, red cards in cricket, Brendon McCullum's record breaking farewell and England's limited overs struggles in South Africa. Listen to the Lord's Cricket Podcast with Middlesex's Ollie Rayner, journalist Lizzy Ammon and host Will Roe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 201630 min

James Franklin chats about Brendon McCullum and Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad's rise to number one, England's series victory in South Africa and the news that Brendon McCullum will deliver the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture in the same year he'll play for Middlesex in the NatWest T20 Blast.Middlesex allrounder James Franklin and freelance journalist Tim Wigmore join Will Roe on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 201635 min

Ollie Rayner and Andrew Miller on Alex Hales

England's decision to open with Alex Hales in South Africa, whether Nick Compton or Gary Ballance will bat at three and the inaugural day/night Test match between Australia and New Zealand is all discussed on the latest Lord's Cricket Podcast. Middlesex CCC's Ollie Rayner and ESPN Cricinfo's Andrew Miller join Will Roe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 201539 min

Alex Tudor and Isa Guha on Nick Compton's Test recall

Nick Compton's England recall, the dropping of Ian Bell, Mitchell Johnson's retirement and Australia's so called lack of sportsmanship are discussed on the latest Lord's Cricket Podcast.Former England bowlers' Alex Tudor and Isa Guha join host Will Roe at Lord's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 201537 min

James Harris, Lizzy Ammon and Jo Harman on the Lord's Cricket Podcast

Middlesex bowler James Harris joins cricket journalist Lizzy Ammon and All Out Cricket's Jo Harman on the latest edition of the Lord's Cricket Podcast. The trio - along with podcast host Will Roe - discuss England's forthcoming Test series against Pakistan and review the English cricketing summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201534 min

Zafar Ansari and Andrew Miller on the Lord's Cricket Podcast

Kumar Sangakkara, the Royal London One-Day Cup Final, England's forthcoming tour against Pakistan, Ben Stokes' obstructing the field and Yorkshire winning the LV= County Championship are all discussed on the latest Lord's Podcast. Surrey allrounder Zafar Ansari and ESPN Cricinfo UK editor Andrew Miller joins Will Roe at the Home of Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201546 min
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