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Our resident umpire, Vas Shipp, joins us this week to discuss the controversial MANKAD decision in an England v India Women's ODI. Ted and Navod strongly argue that, whatever the law may be, it is clearly against the spirit of the game. Peerson, however, as an unexpectedly different take. 

Next, we discuss the emergence of Cam Green as a T20 cricketer in the INDIA V AUSTRALIA T20s, dissect some interesting games and ask whether India finally has the team to bring them glory. 

Lastly, Peerson brings us up-to-date on the marathon ENGLAND V PAKISTAN T20 series which is currently tied at 2-2. Despite some good performances from England's youngsters and Pakistan's openers, he cast doubt on whether either side can win the T20 World Cup. 

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After a short hiatus, we're back to discuss a huge week in both cricketing and world history. 

We discuss England's record-breaking victory in the Third Test against South Africa and ask if Zak Crawley has repaid the faith. Plus, where is South Africa's next star batsman going to come from?

Next, we report on that most predictable of cricketing events, an Australian whitewash of the New Zealanders. 

We also discuss who should be the next ODI captain and boil it down to two candidates. 

Finally, Navod sings the praises of the Sri Lankans after they shocked everyone and won the Asia Cup. 

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In a week where we were all busy studying (or not), we find the time to discuss:

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This week the big story was South Africa's unexpected demolition of the English in the First Test at Lords. We sing the praises of a bowling attack which dismantled the English top-order with incredible ease and ask what this setback means for Baz-ball. 

Peerson is also heavily triggered by a stat suggesting that England is a one-man team at 16:40. 

In other topics, we give you all the stories from THE HUNDRED including:

- A record score

- A brilliant bowling spell

- The rise of the Originals

Finally, Navod reports on WI v NZ and we discuss the Windies' chances of making the World Cup. 

In light of Australia's upcoming ODI series in Far North Queensland, we have a very special guest on for the much-awaited ZIMBABWE SPECIAL (Don't worry, it's not for the whole episode)! Our resident minor nations expert, Elliott Cook, takes us on a humorous tour through the tumultuous recent history of Zimbabwean Cricket. Happily, we find out it's not all doom-and-gloom. In fact, we think they might be a sneaky chance to pick up a win against the Aussies. 

We also discuss an entertaining week in THE HUNDRED where numerous records were broken...numerous times!

Also, we Preview the upcoming ENGLAND V SOUTH AFRICA TEST SERIES. 

Plus, much, much more. 

It's a podcast of top-notch investigatory journalism today as we tackle all the big questions of the cricketing world, including DRS, economy rates and The Hundred Names. 

First, in VOX POP:

- Should away test wins be awarded double points?

- What does Trent Boult's decision say about the future of international cricket?

THEN from 19:49, we remember the iconic umpire Rudi Koertzen by discussing some of his most famous quotes. 

In particular, Ted investigates whether we should still have Umpire's Call for LBW decisions. He makes the groundbreaking discovery that the margin of error isn't 50% of the ball despite it saying so in the rules. 

Later, we express our amusement at some of the HUNDRED team names and discuss the matches so far. 

Also, we discover some inconsistencies in the stated economy rates for the tournament. 

We begin today by questioning Peerson on some rather striking photos which appeared on his Instagram. 

Next, we discuss all the takeaways from yet another English white-ball loss, this time in the T20s to South Africa, and Ted thinks they have only themselves to blame. 

From 27:25, we discuss the major story for this week, the results revolutionary results of the recent ICC Annual General Meeting. We discuss how the rise of franchise leagues could destroy cricket in smaller countries and ask if a "doomsday scenario" of domestic cricket taking priority could really happen. 

Next, Navod gloats about the resurrection of Sri Lankan cricket, as they record an emphatic victory against Pakistan and Prabtath keeps up his incredible form.

Finally, we discuss WEST INDIES V INDIA and unveil the new bowling superstar, Obed McCoy. 

In the 50th podcast we've recorded, we begin by reflecting on a remarkably eventful eight months where we've watched coaches be sacked, records be broken and (of course), our well-researched predictions fail to eventuate.

Next, we give our takeaways from the final two INDIA v ENGLAND ODIs and ask what needs to improve with the batting of both sides.

Ben Stokes's retirement was the big story of the week and we ask whether this is just the beginning of early retirements.

It was heartbreak for Navod in the first PAKISTAN v SRI LANKA Test, but we all appreciate yet another absolute classic of a match.

Ted attempts to explain the BBL DRAFT but is it actually a good idea?

Finally, SAM NORTHEAST scores a quadruple century (yes you read that right)...

And what on earth happened in the T20 BLAST FINAL??

Peerson makes a surprise appearance from England fresh off a debilitating ODI loss. We begin by reflecting on how much our views of Australia, England and Sri Lanka have been forced to change in just one week. 

After looking inferior with the bat and without answers with the ball in Test 1, we discuss how Sri Lanka managed to gain the ascendency in the 2nd. Conversely, we rue Australia's inability to capitalise on a strong start with the bat. Plus, would Maxwell have made a difference?

Next, a hilarious VOX POPULI:

- The angry listener returns with a take that leaves us all in stitches

- James sees signs of old habits recurring for the Australians

Next, just how good is Bumrah?

Finally, we discuss South Africa's forfeit and an entertaining series in Ireland. 

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Peerson is not here to celebrate another brilliant English victory but we feel obligated to discuss it nonetheless. We analyse how they keep managing to intimidate bowling attacks and reflect on a superb vein of form for both Root and Bairstow. This leads to a broader discussion about who is the greatest of the big 4. 

In SL v Australia, a listener was very disappointed about the Lankans aggressive batting causing us to ask what the issue really was. Plus, Travis Head gets a lot of praise. 

Finally, we preview the ENG v IND white-ball series' and react to Stokes' plan of a nighthawk.