Unlike an Ealing collapse, the second half of the cricket season only gets better. More guests, more chaos, and more Leigh and Mungo to round out the 2023 season.

On December 14th, Tom Shaw was heard to say he was ready to hit some cricket balls, so the Ealing Cricketer decided to gift everyone a season review. A batting line-up of the best bits of the first half of the season has been carefully selected, taking listeners back to Corfton Road and the promise of summer days to come.

The man, the myth, the legend - David Holt. Mungo and Leigh do their best on the chaotic final night of the league as they reflect on Holty’s outstanding 26-year career. The 2s smash 3 from 3 with the old guard saluting Holty and his remaining injury free body parts; the 3s discuss how many of them are actually 2s players and reveal a pod exclusive; and Kristian and his new Kiwi friend Lily look ahead to the Middlesex Cup final as the Ealing Cricketer farewells the season and our overseas players in fine fashion.

Time difference confusion between Cambridge and South Africa can only mean one thing - another double header weekend at ECC. The Ealing Cricketer witnesses not only the return of jet-lagged Leigh, but a certain Andy Laws rising from the dead and the 3s loyalty to their club is debated as they witness a Harjot red-inker century from the sidelines.

Still no Leigh this week so Mungo flies solo, getting updates on the Women's league title, the 1s' title charge and the absolute chaos at Popesfield.

Leigh's away so there's another guest host this week as we catch up on all the weekend's action, Felly diagnoses some injuries, Stowy breaks not one but two Richmond helmets and Lexi tells us her favourite podcaster.

It’s all happening at Corfton Road this weekend with a wet President’s Day, a Harjot Rajasansir come back, a bring-your-son-to-work game for Scott Ensom and a well-fought but ultimately unfortunate Sunday for the 1s in the T20. Rain may mess with play but the ECC always carries on.