Ian Smith, celebrated commentator and former New Zealand keeper, joins the podcast to talk New Zealand versus England and offer a detached but informed view on the Ashes. Few know or can interpret international cricket better than the sharp-eyed, quick-witted Kiwi who is the definition of a wordSmith. He gives great insights into what makes New Zealand consistently excellent, why the Aussies are favourites for the Ashes and how they'll sledge Joe Root. England's final odi and the entire Ashes series are exclusively live on TNT Sports
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CRICKET'S EXTRAORDINARY POWERS
The amazing story of how cricket has revolutionized the lives of many of the inhabitants of a poverty-stricken, overcrowded and violent Syrian refugee camp in Beirut. We hear from Richard Verity, the founder of the transformative Alsama Project, and two of his star female pupils who, through cricket, are giving hope and aspiration to a generation of underprivileged children and helping oppressed girls find their voice. For more information go to alsamaproject.com
Takeaways
Cricket is inclusive for all body types and abilities.
The sport allows for mixed-gender participation.
Inclusivity in sports can challenge traditional societal norms.
Cricket can serve as a platform for social change.
The role of cricket in promoting gender equality is significant.
Inclusivity in sports fosters community and connection.
Cricket can be adapted to suit different skill levels.
The sport's flexibility makes it accessible to everyone.
Engagement in cricket can lead to personal growth.
Cricket's evolution reflects broader societal changes.
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Ashes Countdown - Episode 1
Former Middlesex and England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steven Finn joins the podcast to reflect on England's build up so far, and compare it to his own experiences touring Down Under. He was of course part of England's triumphant 2010/11 Ashes-winning side under Andrew Strauss. England's rain-ruined T20 series is also discussed as they head into the three odis against New Zealand. Also Finn reveals the gamut of emotions he experienced writing his own soon to be published memoir The Ashes Files. The New Zealand/England odis and the entire Ashes are exclusively live on TNT Sports.
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Cool Warm-Up
A preview of England's T20 series in New Zealand starting in the Kiwi spring even before their domestic season has begun. It will be decidedly chilly at night, a severe contrast to the temperature in Perth in a month's time when the Ashes begin. But a great chance for some of England's players to get in tune before the main show. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the series amid all the noise going on from former players about the teams' Ashes prospects. You can watch all the white ball matches in New Zealand and the whole of the Ashes exclusively live on TNT Sports.
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England's Greatest Test Cricketer
The combined cells of Hughes and Mann take on the might of Chat GPT to evaluate England's greatest-ever Test cricketer. Prompted by a question from Simon Mann's daughter, they use various criteria to compare and rank England's finest cricketers past and present. So who do they say is England's greatest from the likes of Grace, Botham, Hobbs, Hutton, Hammond, Root, Anderson and Stokes, and does the super-computer agree?? All is revealed.... #cricket #testcricket #england
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Analysis, opinion and great stories from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann. This is the place where you really find out what happened on the field, and off it, with the two Simons worldwide experiences and their famous guests.
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