EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 44 MIN
Episode 27: Have England's Changes Gone Far Enough?
from Slashing Through the Cordon · host Bill Peters
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the recent announcement of the England squad for the 1st Test against New Zealand, and the other changes around the set up.Topics of the conversation include:The fallout from England's debrief of their tour of New Zealand and Australia, and the lack of consequences for... anyone.How did Rob Key, Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes all survive the disaster of the past 12 months?What does the overlooking of Darren Gough for Marcus North as England's Head of Selectors suggest regarding that hierarchy being retained?Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope are the big losers in the first team selected for the summer.Why is Jofra Archer playing in the IPL instead of the 1st Test Match?Questions are asked, and questions are answered. Hopefully it proves to be of interest to you cricket fans out there.For this and other podcasts, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: billiscric[email protected]:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinChapters00:00 Introduction to England's Cricket Squad Changes04:35 Brendan McCullum14:14 Ben Stokes17:08 Rob Key18:49 New Head of Selectors23:31 Zac Crawley27:42 England's Top Order34:56 England's Bowling Attack41:08 Episode End
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