The Grade Cricketer

Ahead of a summer where Australians will once again get smashed with gambling advertising, we sit down with former Wallabies captain and current Senator David Pocock to discuss how cooked it is, and what's being done. We also explore his rig and how to correctly show interest in political and social issues in sports teams without being branded a rare bloke for life.

Get TGC's new book: Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW 

To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer 

Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there.

Book Event | 12th November in Sydney 

Book Event | 13th November in Melbourne

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Hazlewood looks incredible, Australia's Women are knocked out of the World Cup and Ashes selector nears closer and closer. Merv Hughes joins the show to talk selections, why it's hard for the English in Australia and winners piss.

Use code GRADE at CODE Sports to get access to a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at codesports.com.au/grade

Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com

• Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

Catch TGC Live this summer

Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer

• Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’)

Book Event | 12th November in Sydney 

Book Event | 13th November in Melbourne

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

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To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer 

Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there.

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Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee joins us to talk fast bowling, his legacy, India, Warne, the art of intimidation, and why fast bowling is a cartel.

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:
AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn
INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102

Check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week. Our Patrons also get #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos.
https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer 

Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at the above mentioned Patreon site.

You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:
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The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter:

Ian Higgins: 
https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/
​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​

Sam Perry:
https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​
https://twitter.com/sjjperry

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Cummins is out for the first test, Australia's women are still dominating and crowds flock to stadiums to watch Australia win an away ODI series against India (in Australia). 

Get Up and Gold Coast with the T20I Cricket Series Australia vs India, Gold Coast, November 6. Win flights, accommodation, and tickets to the game. Head to our Instagram to find out how to enter. https://www.gradecricketer.com/goldcoast

Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com

Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

Catch TGC Live this summer

Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer

Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’)

Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings book launch, 12th November in Sydney 

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What's this then? Just a little peak into what goes on behind the curtain of TGCRaw, The Grade Cricketer's paid content channel on Patreon and Apple Podcasts.

To enjoy an extra hour of The Grade Cricketer every week and get access to the entire TGCRaw back catalogue (including hundreds of hours of #AskTGC Fridays), exclusive chat and more, sign up at patreon.com/gradecricketer 

Or, if you're an Apple Podcasts listener just tap one of the locked episodes and subscribe from there.

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

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Mitch Marsh back in Ashes contention, Marnus is locked in, Scotty Bolland goes for a gallop. The D-X Crotch Chop makes its way to Sydney Test Cricket. 

Get Up and Gold Coast with the T20I Cricket Series Australia vs India, Gold Coast, November 6. Win flights, accommodation, and tickets to the game. Head to our Instagram to find out how to enter. https://www.gradecricketer.com/goldcoast

Get access to CODE Sports on a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at codesports.com.au/grade.

• Use code GRADE

Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com

Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

Catch TGC Live this summer

Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer

Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’)

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with Ravi Shastri ahead of the Australia vs India white ball series to chat Kohli & Rohit, Gambhir and the new India and fixing the international cricket schedule.

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:
AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn
INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102

Check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week. Our Patrons also get #AskTGC Fridays and the exclusive audio from all of our YouTube videos.
https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer 

Sign up to Patreon for a 10% or 20% discount using a special code at the above mentioned Patreon site.

You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​
https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer
https://tiktok.com/@thegradecricketer 
https://twitter.com/gradecricketer​

The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter:

Ian Higgins: 
https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/
​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​

Sam Perry:
https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​
https://twitter.com/sjjperry

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's this summer about? Is it all just colonial horseplay?

Join the TGC Whoop Community by following the link and grabbing your WHOOP today. join.whoop.com/TheGradeCricketer

Additionally, we have started a TGC community group chat on the WHOOP app (go to the ‘Community tab’ and click  ‘enter invite code’ & enter *COMM-653A00* and click ‘join team’)

Get access to CODE Sports on a special discounted subscription, $1 for your first 3 months at codesports.com.au/grade.

• Use code GRADE

Get 25% off Smith Optics sunglasses using the code FAST at smithopticsaustralia.com.au

Each purchase using the code comes with a free TGC branded wipe cloth

Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch Australia vs India only on Fox cricket, included on Kayo Sports. You can also watch the Ashes ad-break free during play and live in 4K on Kayo Sports.

https://www.gradecricketer.com/live-shows 

Sign up now to Patreon for more pre-sale access to our live show tickets and more exclusive content every single week. Right now you can get 15% off your subscription if you sign up for an annual membership.
https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership 

Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:
AU: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA71Yn
INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

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The 2025/26 Summer of Cricket looms large, as do our BIGGEST Australian live shows to-date. The Grade Cricketer is coming to your city (providing you live in one of the five major Australian capitals listed below) alongside the most hotly-anticipated home Test series in recent memory.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Perth – Astor Theatre, Thursday November 20
Brisbane – The Tivoli, Wednesday December 3
Adelaide – Hindley Street Music Hall, Thursday December 18
Melbourne – Forum Theatre, Sunday December 21
Sydney – The State Theatre, Saturday January 3

ON-SALE DATES:
PRE-SALE: Midday (Local Time) Thursday 9th Oct - Patreon members get exclusive access to purchase tickets early. Sign up now to secure your pre-sale access: https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership 
GENERAL PUBLIC: Midday (Local Time) Friday 10th Oct - Tickets available at https://www.gradecricketer.com/live-shows 

Sign up now to Patreon for more pre-sale access to our live show tickets and more exclusive content every single week. Right now you can get 15% off your subscription if you sign up for an annual membership.
https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer/membership 

Pre-order TGC's new book Alphas, Champs and Chop Kings NOW:
AU: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings-sam-perry/book/9781761068102.html
INTL: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761068102/the-grade-cricketer-alphas-champs-and-chop-kings--sam-perry-ian-higgins--2025--9781761068102

You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer​
https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer
https://tiktok.com/@thegradecricketer 
https://twitter.com/gradecricketer​

The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter:

Ian Higgins: 
https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/
​https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins​

Sam Perry:
https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/​
https://twitter.com/sjjperry

EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.