The Scoop Cricket Podcast

In 2020, Irish-born cricketer Kim Garth packed her bags and made the bold call to move across the world to Victoria, Australia to follow her dream of becoming a full-time, professional cricketer. Two years later, the dream became a reality as Kim was handed Aussie T20I cap No.58 by Ellyse Perry.

Kim joins Em and LJ on the Scoop from Mumbai where she explains in detail how she landed on the decision to move to Australia, how difficult it was living through Melbourne's covid lockdowns as well as how special it's been to have her parents on deck in Mumbai for her Aussie debut.

After a thrilling start to the series which is level at one game apiece, LJ also gives a thorough update from the ground in Mumbai as the Aussies look to get back on track after a crazy Super Over loss in front of 45,000 people.

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The WBBL|08 season wrapped up in spectacular fashion at North Sydney Oval as the Adelaide Strikers captured their first ever WBBL title! But there's no rest for Australia's premier cricketers, with the Aussie women's team setting sail for India on Sunday to play five T20s that will serve as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in February.

Joining hosts Em and LJ on the Scoop this week is Heather Graham, one of three additions to Australia's squad to travel to India. Heather shares the story of being on the bus with her Hurricanes teammates when she got the call from national selector Shawn Flegler, what it's been like watching her partner Em Smith transition from cricket to life as an AFLW player, as well as shares her thoughts on how the Hurricanes can build on a promising WBBL|08 season.

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After 58 games of the Weber WBBL|08 season, it's just the Sydney Sixers and the Adelaide Strikers left in the hunt for the trophy!

With the Sixers looking to cap off a remarkable turnaround after finishing at the bottom of the table last season, and the Strikers seeking redemption after losing two finals in three years, there are some fascinating storylines building around this final.

Em and LJ talk through the build-up to The Final before being joined by Sixers swing bowler Kate Peterson who has taken 11 wickets in three games after not getting a bat or bowl in her first five games.

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After 56 games of the Weber WBBL regular season, we're down to our four finalists! Ahead of the three finals taking place in Adelaide and Sydney this week, hosts LJ and Em offer their predictions on who wins the Eliminator between the Heat and the Hurricanes, and consider whether anyone can knock off the sky-high Sydney Sixers who will host The Final at North Sydney Oval on Saturday evening.

To top off the WBBL Finals action, the Australian squad to travel to India for five T20Is was also named on Tuesday, with Kim Garth and Phoebe Litchfield the new faces. LJ and Em talk through the ins and outs, and how the Aussies might approach the tour ahead of the T20 World Cup in February.

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Adelaide Strikers spinner Jemma Barsby is having an excellent WBBL|08 season with the ball, having already collected 12 wickets in as many matches.

Well-known for being able to bowl with both her right and left arm, the ambidextrous Barsby joins Em and LJ on the Scoop to explain the work she put in over the off-season that has helped build the confidence to switch to left-arm orthodox more frequently than ever this season.

Jemma also chats about her sporty upbringing in Brisbane, why she loves taking time off to work a part-time job at a cafe, and how she landed in South Australia after a stint in Perth.

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Big Bash First Nations Round is back! To celebrate, palawa woman and Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper-batter Emma Manix-Geeves joins Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to chat about discovering her Indigenous background later in life and the journey she's on to learn more about her culture.

Emma also speaks in-depth about a rollercoaster two years that saw her go from being delisted by Tasmania, to scoring a century for her home state in the WNCL final.

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Since being dropped by England during the 2022 World Cup, Lauren Winfield Hill - who is currently playing for the Melbourne Stars - has been in the form of her life.

Lauren joins Scoop Podcast hosts Laura and Em to chat about the 'collective spirit' of the young Stars group and why she believes the future is bright for young bowlers Sophie Day and Tess Flintoff.

The Englishwoman also shares the story of her wife and former Brisbane Heat cricketer Courtney's pathway to representing England in the Rugby League World Cup and how the two balance their marriage as professional athletes in different sports.

Finally, Lauren touches on how increased opportunities to play domestic cricket in England and overseas have allowed for a renewed approach to cricket, without the added pressure of reclaiming a spot in the national side.

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After missing the entirety of WBBL|07 due to border closures, Sydney Sixers' middle-order dynamo Erin Burns is relishing her return in the magenta having shot to second spot on the WBBL|08 runs tally.

Erin joined Scoop Podcast hosts Em and LJ to continue the conversation about old hotmail accounts, the additions of Sophie Ecclestone, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards at the Sixers as well as the blossoming WBBL mothers' club.

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Sophie Devine's Charity Challenge is back and it's better than ever! This season, the Perth Scorchers captain is challenging her Big Bash opponents to come up with the most outrageous wicket celebrations, then allowing the fans to vote for their favourites.

She joins Em and LJ on the Scoop to explain how she came up with the concept, the ins and outs, and of course who she's tipping for the wildest wicket celebrations.

Sophie also talks about the White Ferns' Bronze Medal winning Commonwealth Games campaign in Birmingham, as well as the experience of playing alongside Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux in The Hundred.

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The eighth season of the Weber WBBL gets underway on Thursday night in Mackay with a blockbuster clash between arch-rivals the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers.

Before the action gets underway, allow hosts LJ and Em to get you up to speed on all the clubs as they chat about off-season moves, the match-winners, the underrated performers and whether or not they have finals potential.

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