How the Sheffield Shield came to be, Stan McCabe’s sculpture and one of the more curious Test careers. That’s where we begin on this weekend’s Story Time deep dive. Also, Marcus Trescothick’s mitts, twin tons with a difference and the night Ireland stunned the world. When that’s done, enjoy a conversation with Harsha Bhogle from Calling the Shots on the fascinating history of cricket broadcasting in India.  

Your Nerd Pledge numbers are: 

1.50 – Sarah Vaile & Helen Maynard-Casely.  

7.01 – Crispn Crunch.  

1.19 – Finn opt Hoog 

3.60 – Nick Miller.

4.14 – Oliver Cawley. 

3.71 – Pat McKeon.  

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Listen to the Calling the Shots documentary: https://omny.fm/shows/the-final-word-cricket-podcast/playlists/calling-the-shots  

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Title track by  Urthboy 

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