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- Episode 34: McCullum's Sacking Brings Bazball to an End
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
To see what brought about the Cult of Bazball, we have to go back and look at the playing career of Brendan McCullum and remember what he did as a player and captain, which we look at here
With this in mind, why did the same theory that McCullum had used before not work for England? We have an overview of the differences involved.
Where to now for England's Test team? What combination of captain and coach will work in order to gain success going forward? We look at the candidates.
The first women's Test match at Lord's finishes in a bloodbath, and the BBL draw for the Australian summer is out. We take a quick look.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at Metal Cavern Podcasting.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting @slashingthroughthecordon
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and overview of Brendan McCullum's tenure
01:51 McCullum's cricket philosophy and New Zealand success
04:12 The rise of Bazball in England and initial successes
07:07 The flaws and overconfidence in England's approach
09:57 The series of failures and the need for change
12:51 Leadership ego and the downfall of Bazball
15:47 Future coaching options and lessons for England
18:07 The impact of McCullum's tactics in T20 cricket
19:03 English cricket's broader challenges and upcoming series
23 min - Episode 33: Aussie Girls Stokesed in World T20 Victory
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
The Death of Bazball and Ben Stokes's Test career proves a major talking point here today. Even with the end of Stokes' captaincy and Test career, will that stop the faithful from pushing on with the Bazball cult? We discuss.
England has been offered a chance for a reset, including bolstering their Test team with players who have the heart for the challenge. But will they take that opportunity?
The Aussie girls have won their 7th T20 World Cup - from just ten editions - after giving the home team England a touch up in the final at Lords overnight. We discuss the game, why Australia has been so dominant, and how they need to keep working to keep themselves on top of the world.
The Australian Mens Test series against Bangladesh is fast approaching. we take an explorative look at how the make up of Australia's squad could go, while admitting that it will most likely be the same favourites as always who get a look in.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at Metal Cavern Podcasting.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting @slashingthroughthecordon
Chapters
00:00 The Disrespect of Test Cricket
08:06 Episode Introduction
10:00 Where to Now for England
13:41 Ben Stokes: A Great Leader or Captain?
17:44 Will England Change Their Game
24:23 Australia Win the Women's T20 World Cup
27:41 Why the Aussie Women are so dominant
33:43 A Look Ahead to the Test Series against Bangladesh
37:59 The Need for a Form Squad Going Forward
42:59 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects
44 min - Episode 32: Connolly's 149 Saves Australia's Blushes
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
England have a new/old captain, and Ollie Robinson is a new/old man. While Joe Root returns with the (C) after his name, injury-prone Ollie is out again. We discuss.
Kane Williamson retires from all International cricket mid-series. We reflect on a career that makes him arguably New Zealand's greatest ever cricketer.
Australia manages to hold on to win the final ODI against Bangladesh, where two of the young future stars make their mark. We discuss the good - and the bad - of the innings.
With both series lost 2-1, what has Australia learned of their middle level cricketers and a future where the big names no longer exist?
So much time is lost due to frivolous reviews with the current DRS system, I step up on the soap box and pontificate about reducing the number allowed in each innings.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at Metal Cavern Podcasting.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting @slashingthroughthecordon
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recent Developments in Cricket
02:35 England's New Captain and Team Dynamics
06:31 Kane Williamson's Retirement and Its Impact
14:02 Australia's Performance Against Bangladesh
26:27 Women's T20 World Cup Insights
34:17 The DRS Review System and Its Challenges
40:04 Episode End
42 min - Episode 31: Curfew Kerfuffle Sees Stokes on the Brink
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
They may have finally managed a win on the paddock, but off the field England continues to kick itself in the testicles. We discuss the whole incredible idiocy of it all.
Meanwhile on the field, Australia does a bit of testicle kicking of its own as it crashes to its first series ODI defeat to Bangladesh on the sub-continent.
With the results running against the Aussies, we discuss the in and outs of the team on display and what it means for this one day team going forward.
With the IPL coming every year in the designated 'rest period' for Australia's international cricketers, we discuss whether it is then fair for the stars to play the IPL and then expect to rest during international series following it, and still demand top contracts from Cricket Australia.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at Metal Cavern Podcasting.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting @slashingthroughthecordon
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cricket Frustrations
03:10 England's Cricket Challenges and Curfews
06:51 Ben Stokes and Leadership Dilemmas
16:37 Australia's Blundering in Bangladesh
27:01 Australia's Challenge with Next Generation and the Old School
37:08 Episode Conclusion
39 min - Episode 30: Lordy Lord's, England Has a Gay Old Time
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
England comes away from Lord's with a win in the 1st Test against New Zealand thanks to debutante Emilio Gay, but it's the wicket square rather than the cricket that gets the most attention.
Afghanistan pleads for more opportunities to play Test Cricket, while taking on the might of India in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh.
Australia falls short in the 3rd ODI against Pakistan to surrender the series, but have there been more positives for the weakened Australian XI than negatives?
Marnus Labuschagne is making a mockery of his batting and not helping it with his reactions upon dismissal. How much longer has he got to resuscitate his career?
We preview Australia's tour of Bangladesh, and discuss in depth whether the current lineup is being led down the garden path when it comes to their future in the team.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
00:00 State of Play of Today's Episode
01:54 1st Test: England vs New Zealand
15:29 Only Test: India vs Afghanistan
19:06 3rd ODI and Series Overview: Pakistan vs Australia
25:10 ODI Series Preview: Bangladesh vs Australia
31:14 Episode Conclusion
33 min - Episode 29: Who Can We Laugh at If the Renegades Don't Exist?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.
Topics of the conversation include:
Australia levels up the ODI series in Pakistan with a 43 run victory. We talk about the game and Australia's winners and losers so far.
The 1st Test between England and New Zealand starts tonight, and we discuss the likely team lineups and the possible result.
The BBL continues to blow up unabated, with Cricket Victoria going rogue and deciding to sell up and get out of Dodge City. We take a look at what's been happening and what it might mean if we can't laugh at the Renegades anymore.
The ICC Has instigated a trial to sub in a pink ball in a Test Match if the light levels are poor. Let's take a look at both sides of the equation.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cricket Discussions
02:04 Australia vs Pakistan ODI Analysis
12:57 Upcoming England vs New Zealand Test Preview
21:05 Big Bash League Changes and Controversies
26:50 ICC's Pink Ball Trial for Bad Light Situations
32:36 Rebuilding the Podcast
34 min - Episode 28: Pakistan Blows Away Australia's 2nd XI... or is it 3rd XI?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, as the rubbish parts finish up and the good parts start to begin again.
Topics of the conversation include:
The opening ODI between Pakistan and Australia, and what Australia can take from the game given most of their first choice players were unavailable.
Ollie Peake became the fourth youngest Australian to play ODI cricket. But was his selection a result of the best young Aussie bats wilting on the vine?
The Australian women's team has opened its warm up series against South Africa leading into the Women's T20 World Cup. We take a quick squizz at the action.
The IPL has finally come to its conclusion. I cast my unobservant eye over what has happened over the last 62 months of the tournament, and wonder why they want to extend it next season.
Ireland gets the chance to play another Test match, this time against New Zealand, who are about to start their series against England. We discuss the benefits or not of the experience.
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
33 min - Episode 27: Have England's Changes Gone Far Enough?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the recent announcement of the England squad for the 1st Test against New Zealand, and the other changes around the set up.
Topics of the conversation include:
The fallout from England's debrief of their tour of New Zealand and Australia, and the lack of consequences for... anyone.
How did Rob Key, Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes all survive the disaster of the past 12 months?
What does the overlooking of Darren Gough for Marcus North as England's Head of Selectors suggest regarding that hierarchy being retained?
Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope are the big losers in the first team selected for the summer.
Why is Jofra Archer playing in the IPL instead of the 1st Test Match?
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: billiscric[email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to England's Cricket Squad Changes
04:35 Brendan McCullum
14:14 Ben Stokes
17:08 Rob Key
18:49 New Head of Selectors
23:31 Zac Crawley
27:42 England's Top Order
34:56 England's Bowling Attack
41:08 Episode End
45 min - Episode 26: Molineux, Schutt and Brown - Discussion on Australia's Women's T20 World Cup Squad
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the Australian squad that has been announced for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup.
Topics of the conversation include:
Sophie Molineux leads the team, but can she crack it for the 1st XI?
Will the loss of experience without Lanning, Haynes and Healy be problematic for the tournament?
Is Darcie Brown's omission at the expense of Megan Schutt the correct decision
Australia's best XI, and how they will perform.
What is Australia's path to the finals
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the T20 World Cup Squad
02:25 Analysis of Captaincy Choices
07:56 Team Experience and Leadership Dynamics
11:50 Selection Controversies and Player Performances
15:59 Predicted Playing XI for the World Cup
23:33 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement
27 min - Episode 25: White Ball Squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh
On today's comeback episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the squads that were announced yesterday by the Australian selectors for the upcoming 3 ODI games in Pakistan, and the 3 ODI and 3 T20I games in Bangladesh for Australia.
Topics of the conversation include:
The players chosen, the new names brought into the squads, and perhaps more pertinent the names that are missing.
The players under pressure to perform given their current form or position in the team
Is there a need to refresh the playing strength
Are players such as the Big Three still relevant or necessary in white ball cricket for Australia?
Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Upcoming Cricket Series
03:36 Analysis of Australia's White Ball Squad
13:43 The Impact of IPL on Player Selection
16:48 Concerns Over Player Availability and Selection
26:55 Evaluating Australia's Batting Strengths and Weaknesses
33:35 Episode End
36 min
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