Women's Cricket Chat

What a cracker we have for you to kick off season 10. AJ Wellington is not only a global superstar on the cricketing scene but a cult hero, Pokemon superfan and all-round good egg.

She caught up with Georgie straight after her incredible debut for Oval Invincibles to discuss the bizarre way she discovered leg-spin, her journey in cricket and the ups and downs of her career including making the Aussie team and falling out of favour again.

Listen to find out her idea for a new tattoo....and it could be YOUR design....

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What in going on at France cricket? On the back of shocking allegations over faked matches, blacklisted players and the disbanding of the national team, Georgie caught up with the journalist who broke the story, Peter O'Brien and national player Poppy McGeown to delve into the scandals.

Poppy was part of the French side that topped Division 2 in the European World Cup Qualifiers but now she has no idea when and if she will ever play for France again while Peter must be credited for blowing the doors open on this huge scandal.

They had a LOT to say.....

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Where to start with our guest this week?! 

Rounding out Season 9, we’re buzzing that we’re joined by broadcaster extraordinaire Mel Jones. Following a hugely successful time as an international cricketer, this legend of the game has since become one of the most recognised voices around the world of cricket. From starting out in the backyard with her grandparents, Mel has now been there, done that and got the T-shirt (and medals) and chats to Georgie and Alex about her amazing story as a cricketer, a role model and an all-round legend.

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When it comes to people we don't want to take on in an arm wrestle, Ami Campbell is right up there. The former PT worked her way through the ages up North, even captaining Mark Wood along the way, and is now a power-hitter at Central Sparks and Manchester Originals. Georgie and Alex caught up with the self-professed gym lover about her cricket journey and taking the leap to going pro and Ami spoke openly about her diagnosis with ADHD this year and the impact this has had on her life and her cricket. Plus, we delve into the match-making abilities of Phoebe Graham aka Cupid....

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Have you ever packed your Starbucks uniform in your cricket bag for tour so you can head to work straight away when you get back? Seems mad right? Well, that's exactly what this week's guest, former Netherlands captain Esther de Lange, had to do so she could pay her way as an international cricketer. Georgie caught up with Esther, who now works for the ICC as Development Officer for Europe, about how she found cricket, life as a Dutch international, her journey in the sport, and more.

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Recorded before the WBBL, Georgie and Alex caught up with Kiwi bowler Jess Kerr. Having started out her sporting journey as a running prodigy, medical issues kept throwing hurdles in her way. However, where athletics wasn't an option, cricket provided the opportunities. We chatted to Jess about overcoming those setbacks, being inspired by her sister, and proving that nothing and no one can stop her. Since recording, she and her Mealie have played AGAINST each other for the first time...have a listen to hear how Jess was feeling ahead of this...

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She may have grown up in Orange, but Phoebe Litchfield looks fully at home in green and gold. Thanks to the beauty of social media, this young star went viral at a young age when some of her batting in the nets was caught on video. She went on to make her Sydney Thunder debut aged just 16 and has since made her Australian debut in all three formats including being part of the Australian cohort for the 2023 Women's Ashes. Georgie caught up with Phoebe to chat about everything she has already accomplished, playing alongside her heroes, being part of Fairbreak, what it was like to get her baggy green (what number was it Phoebe....can you remember yet?!), and so much more.

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Season 9 is upon us. Can you believe it?

To kick off this season we have someone who is pretty good at kicking a football as well as hitting a cricket ball and putting the fear into any batter who steps out of her crease. It’s Thunder Captain and wicketkeeper Ellie Threlkeld. The young captain chats about choosing cricket over football, the growth of the women’s game, her journey to this point and how she is chasing her dreams of playing for England. Plus THAT century to cap off the final game of a crazy season with Thunder. Alexandra and Georgie caught her just in time before she headed off for some well-earned R&R in Ibiza with Sophie Ecclestone and Alice Capsey. Beach cricket anyone?!

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She may be just 17 but Mahika Gaur has already been tipped as a future star of fast bowling. The left-arm pacer made her international debut for the UAE aged 12 having first been inspired to start bowling when watching Shane Warne play in the IPL. Since then, she has grown (quite literally) into a tall seamer who was spotted by Lancashire during a tour to Dubai and has since made the move to train, play and complete her education in England. This year she signed her first pro contract, played for England A and now has her sights set on a future with England.

She caught up with (Auntie) Georgie to chat about her journey, the opportunities she's had, where she hopes to go, and what the future has in store.

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Travelling the world playing and watching women's cricket....sounds like the absolute dream! Where do we sign up? That's exactly what this week's guest Jenny Thompson is doing. Having spent years playing and writing about cricket, this adventurer is now travelling here, there and everywhere learning about all different cultures playing cricket and taking her bat wherever she goes. She caught up with Georgie after the two previously met in Hong Kong and then Jersey, to chat about her trip so far, including discovering a school where you get extra credit if you play cricket...YES PLEASE!

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