On today's episode of The Casual Mankadder, we discuss the turmoil that exists with the Sheffield Shield, both on the field and off, and whether or not Cricket Australia could have done more to avoid the challenges that not face it. The women have won their series against India, but once again I decide to mouth off about the follies of winning the toss and inserting the opposition. And finally, apparently the ECB has agreed in principle to tour Australia for the Ashes this summer - but with so many integral pieces still up in the air, is it really a done deal?