Around The Wicket

Around The Wicket

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Around The Wicket episodes

  • T20 World Cup Selection

    No room for Fraser-McGurk… Australia picks a tried and tested World Cup squad - but is it the right approach? We ask former Australia captains Michael Clarke and Tim Paine. Rishabh Pant back in blue as he completes an astonishing comeback from his near-death experience… and who will be the next coach of the Renegades? Let’s go Around The Wicket.

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    31 min
  • IPL Week 4 - Some massive scores!

    Around The Wicket: Glenn Maxwell joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke with an announcement on his future in the MLC in the USA. We also get all three reactions to the debut of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL, if he is on the way to the T20 World Cup and if David Warner should still be part of the selectors plans. How good is MS Dhoni still?? Glenn also takes us through his current form in the IPL and how he plans to get it back for the World Cup. Neroli and Callum finish by taking on the short stuff! A jam packed show for you today...

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    31 min
  • IPL Week 3 - The Pressure Is On Everyone!

    Around The Wicket: One billion fans!! Glenn Maxwell gives some insight into just how challenging it is when things don't go to plan. He joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke from India to discuss how Pat Cummins just keeps delivering as Captain and they look ahead to the heavyweight Aussie battle of Poonting against Langer on Friday night. The pressure is on everyone it seems right now - even Virat Kohli who currently wears the Orange Cap. Let's go Around The Wicket...!

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    31 min
  • IPL Week 2 - The Big Show!

    Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and special guest Glenn Maxwell take us through all the news from the IPL. We update on how all the Australians are fairing in the IPL and look forward to the T20 World Cup. This included Mitch Starc, Mitch Marsh and David Warner and a amazing return to cricket for Rishabh Pant. Michael Clarke chats about the problems at Mumbai Indians for Hardik Pandya and getting booed by his home fans. The Big Show, Glenn Maxwell, begins his stint as a regular on the show by taking us through his and RCB's form, facing the pace of Mayank Yadev and playing along side Virat Kohli. All this plus Neroli makes Ferg 'take on the short stuff'! Lets go Around the Wicket!

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    31 min
  • The IPL Begins!

    Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson are back to keep an eye on the Aussies in the IPL, looking forward to the T20 World Cup. The guys look at Mitchell Starc's expensive start to the IPL and the effect of an expensive price tag. The 2024/25 home Summer schedule has been announced and Tim Paine looks forward and discusses if Australia can break the drought against India. And we take a trip down memory lane with Clarke and Finchy - 9 years since their ODI World Cup win. Not one, not two but THREE Australian captains join the show! Let's go Around The Wicket...

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    31 min
  • Sheffield Shield Preview

    Around the Wicket: Simon Katich and Tim Paine are joined by Hilton Cartwright and Matthew Wade to preview the Sheffield Shield Final. Cam Bancroft is out of the WA line-up - we discuss what that means for the hopes of both WA and Tasmania. Tim and Simon also discuss their success (and some failures) in Finals from the past as well as previewing some IPL news. Matthew Wade takes us through his first-class career after announcing his retirement this week. And then of course Neroli takes Simon through some short stuff! Let's go Around the Wicket!

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    31 min
  • Australian Test Summer Review

    Around the Wicket: Tim Paine, Simon Katich and special guest Lisa Sthalekar all the way from India join the show to review the Australian summer and the WPL. Scary proposition or papering over cracks? Tim and Simon discuss Australia's summer of 'finding a way', should Steve Smith continue at the top of the order and is Pat Cummins already one of the great captains. Ellyse Perry creates history in the WPL - we get the reaction from Lisa in India. And Neroli makes Simon take on the short stuff! Let's go around the wicket...

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    31 min
  • New Zealand vs Australia - Second Test Preview

    Around the Wicket: A new cast joins the show! Tim Paine, Simon Katich and Ross Taylor are all on to preview the second test in Christchurch. They share their thoughts on what will define this test including Nathan Lyon's impact, Kane Williamson needing some runs, New Zealand's team balance and Cam Green prioritizing Test cricket. They also cover off the England and India series and Tim gets fired up about the problems with DRS. Also included today is a special IPL edition of the short stuff. A great listen!

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    31 min
  • Australia vs New Zealand - First Test Review

    Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and special guest Ross Taylor wrap up the first test between Australia and New Zealand including the form slump of Marnus Labuschange, Cameron Green's career defining innings and Steve Smith's form. Ross provides an update on the 'niggle' in the NZ camp with the retirement of Neil Wagner and the runout of Kane Williamson. The team also discuss the future of Will Pukovski and Neroli makes them 'take on the short stuff'!

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    31 min
  • Australia vs New Zealand - First Test

    Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and special guest Ross Taylor share their thoughts on what will define this series between Australia and New Zealand. Pitch preparation, the moving ball, Australia's top order and of course Kane Williamson's success all make for a great conversation. They also share their opinions on Bazball and the India vs England test and discuss if Steve Smith will be in the squad for the T20 World Cup. Ross Taylor gives the Kiwi side of the occasion and Neroli takes Finchy through the short stuff!! It's a great listen today!!

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    31 min

About Around The Wicket

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Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by guests including Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, and other cricket greats to break down the big matches and topics in Australian cricket.