It has been a busy week since the last podcast! In this episode, Matt starts by diving into the recently announced England Test Squad for the series against New Zealand.

He then runs his eye over Yorkshire's demolition of Surrey, Somerset being denied by rain against Sussex, and Louis Kimber's substitute heroics for Northamptonshire.

Also, there's a look at the career of Liam Dawson after he called an end to his First Class involvement for Hampshire.

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It was all about batting collapses this week in the Rothesay County Championship. They defined multiple games that twisted and turned.

In this episode, Matt dives into Ryan Hadley's improbable 200 ball vigil as a night watcher, Ethan Bamber's England case, Somerset's title challenge already being over, AND just how wild Division 2's battle for promotion is.

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Have Somerset already surrendered their title challenge? Their defeat to Yorkshire is the Game of the Week as Matt reviews week 5 of the Rothesay County Championship.

This episode covers a range of topics:

• Did Lewis Gregory deserve more England caps?
• Ollie Robinson makes his England claim with the bat?
• Liam Patterson-White is the new Ashley Giles
• Hapless Kent finally win
• What is going wrong at Derbyshire?
• Ben Sanderson's Brilliance
• The brilliant battle for promotion from Division 2

Matt also talked about Ollie Robinson bowling to village cricketers in a recent Cricket District video, check that out here https://youtu.be/aOXD6f0vWgM?si=WL-CfpvYTe5faT2J

We have now seen every side play four matches. Who do you think will be promoted, and who do you think will win the title? You can get in touch with the show @forwarddefpod on social media or by email at [email protected]

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This week, Division 1 of the Rothesay County Championship served up a run fest, but luckily, Division 2 gave us plenty of action.

In this episode, Matt goes through the options that might make teams try to win games and confirms his love of Emilio Gay as England's next Test Match opener.

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Just the eight sides in action this week in the Rothesay County Championship, so in this episode, Matt goes deep into the game of the week between Hampshire and Somerset.

He discusses whether Tom Abell should have played for England next to Joe Root and whether Sonny Baker is closer to making a Test Match debut than expected.

But before all of that, substitutes in cricket, good or bad? Let us know in the comments.

• Keith Barker vs James Anderson: Who is the better 40-year-old bowler?
• Will England Rew young James opening?

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The Rothesay County Champion woke from its round 1 slumber for a brilliant round of matches.

In this episode, Matt looks at the game of the week as Lancashire defeat Derbyshire, and two MORE options for England at the top of their order.

• James Anderson has still got it
• Ben McKinney stakes his claim
• Is Asa Tribe the latest Ian Bell?
• Sonny Baker continues to burst with potential

Who stood out to you in this round of matches? Get in touch with the show @forwarddefpod on social media or via email @[email protected]

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The Rothesay County Championship is back! And while Round 1 wasn't full of wins and losses, it did give players the chance to start staking their England Test Match claims.

In this episode, Matt breaks down five players that he believes should be grabbing the attention of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

• Who will replace Zak Crawley?
• How do you fit James Rew in the England team?
• Have England finally found a left-armer?
• Can Sonny Baker bounce back after two rough matches to start his international career?
• Is Matt Fisher the new Chris Woakes?

Who is on your radar for England? Are there any uncapped players who HAVE to be in the squad against New Zealand? Let me know in the comments.

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Round six of the Rothesay County Championship is in the books, and all the sides have now played five matches. In this episode, Matt looks back at the last ball finish between Essex and Yorkshire, Surrey's continued struggles, and Lancashire's dramatic week.

He also ponders if England has found not one but two potential all-rounders in Ben Kellaway and George Hill, and discusses Nottinghamshire's title credentials.

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After a mostly dry start to the season, rain finally played a part (well, it is April after all), and only two matches did not finish in a draw. There was still plenty of quality cricket played in round 3 of the Rothesay County Championship.

In this episode, Matt delves into Ethan Brookes doing his best Ben Stokes impression, highlights the farcical scene at Lord's, and asks, 'What is going on with Glamorgan?'.

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Round 2 of the Rothesay County Championship backed up a wonderful week 1 with another group of pulsating matches.

In this episode, Matt goes through Warwickshire's one-wicket victory over Durham in the game of the week, talks about how Sussex have grabbed his attention and put themselves in dark-horse title contention before casting his eye on the historic defeat of Worcestershire at Headingley by Yorkshire.

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