Ep 198 - Rick McCosker - Memories of The Ashes

In the first part of our ‘Memories of The Ashes series I was joined by former Australian opening batter of the 1970s Rick McCosker. Rick a previous guest on the podcast recalled his Ashes memories which went back to playing imaginary Test matches in the back garden with his brother and listening to the wireless on cold winter’s nights with his parents in the 1950s. Rick’s Ashes journey included series wins in 1974/75 and 1975, but disappointment in 1977. You will hear about his debut at Sydney in January 1975 in that dramatic series where England took a pummelling from Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson together with his views on the captaincy credentials of brothers Ian and Greg Chappell, and much more, from this modest but successful opening batsman of the 1970s. The podcast ended with Rick’s views on the much-anticipated 2023 Ashes series. This interview was recorded on 22 May. Part 2 coming soon with former England opening batter Dennis Amiss. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google or Spotify. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices