The Top Order Cricket Podcast

This week on this shortened episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the Australia vs New Zealand ODI, the role of an opener in one day cricket, retro cricket and what should we do with sports seasons that are in mid-flight.

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Ever wondered what goes through the minds of elite cricketers in key moments that can decide games? How do players cope with stress on the field? Why did Jonathan Trott dig the Mariana Trench while at the crease? We wondered these things too!

In this special episode we sit down with highly regarded sports psychologist and mental skills coach Dr. Jamie Barker.

While we might not be able to hypnotise you into becoming the next Virat Kohli, Babar Azam or Trent Boult, we can entertain you with an insightful chat around developing mental skills, owning your space and managing stress(and sledging!)on and off the field.

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This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss reserve days at the ICC Women's World Cup, the Sri Lanka vs England test series and Australia's missing 5th bowling option. They then turn their attention to a review of New Zealand's Test summer in response to an email from The Busted Horse.

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In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, The panel talk to former White Fern & current Sky Sports commentator Lesley Murdoch. We take an in-depth look at her playing days, captaining the White Ferns in both tests and ODIs and also how she balanced an equally impressive hockey career that saw her attend the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. We also discuss her transition into the media across a range of sports and what life is like in the commentary box today.

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This week on the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss The Colonel, ICC scheduling, radio commentary rights & the Women's T20 World Cup. Then we're joined by Jono Boult (23:15), who talks about BYC battles, pillow fights, the Champions League T20 and his mad dash to the 2019 World Cup final, before the panel discuss the first test between NZ and India (46:00).

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In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the Allan Border Medal, No-Balls & the Mankad. They also look at the England T20 series in South Africa and a short preview of the New Zealand vs India Test Series coming up shortly. Special Guests, Glen Memery & Lesley Murdoch join the panel to discuss the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup

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In this episode of the Top Order Podcast, the panel are joined by former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu. Tatenda discusses growing up in Zimbabwe 2:45, the turmoil and death of democracy 34:44, and the dire outlook for the state of cricket in his home country 1:00:00. Tatenda Also discusses his relationships with Andy & Bill Flower, Heath Streak, kidnappings, exile from international cricket and his life being threatened.

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This week on The Top Order Podcast, the panel discuss the rain soaked Big Bash Final, the Aussie ODI & T20 squads recently announced and the T20 series & first two ODIs played between New Zealand & India. We finish this week’s episode by discussing an interview Vernon Philander recently gave to a South African newspaper.

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This week on the Top Order Podcast, The Panel talk about the BBL playoff structure, wrap up the South Africa vs England Test series, an Australian Under-19 star being sent home after a monkey attack & the New Zealand vs India T20 series. Then, special guest Glenn Memery joins the panel to give us an insight into running match days at an elite level as well as great insights into the Australian dressing room.

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In this bonus episode, the panel discuss the best English bowlers of all time, debating which faces should be etched into England's cricketing Mt Rushmore.

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