“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.”Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we’ll update as the first Test draws closer.
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How worried are we about Pat’s back?
Spoiler: We’re very worried. Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes. We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag.
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A very overdue mailbag episode
Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag.We’re diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near. Keep them coming, we can’t get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.
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Ok fine, let's talk about the ODIs
Australia’s T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care?Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind! We also find time to debate Cam Green’s best spot in the Test order, Marnus’ continuing drought, and why selectors are stuck between quick fixes and long-term planning.
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Is Test cricket for all, or just the lucky few?
Corbin and Ed dig into Todd Greenberg’s comments this week that not every nation in world cricket needs to aspire to play Test cricket.Is the longest format the pinnacle for all, or just the preserve of a privileged few?The lads break it down, challenge the idea, and explore what it means for the future of the game.
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