EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 1H 18M
Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 5
from The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast · host Stephen Wallis
In this final episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion’s special series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes, host Stephen Wallis brings together a diverse and insightful panel. Joining Stephen are Archie Bailey, young fast bowler with Durham CCC; The Master Eli, Zimbabwean cricket commentator; Jane Powell, current Yorkshire CCC President and former England captain and coach; and Richard Whitehead, author of Victory in Australia, the story of England’s triumphant 1954/55 Ashes tour. The series concludes with insights from Ken Jacobs, longtime former CEO of Cricket Victoria, who shares his expert view on the upcoming Ashe and turns the tables by asking Stephen for his prediction. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the final part in a series of five episodes - Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? a series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this final episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion’s special series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes, host Stephen Wallis brings together a diverse and insightful panel. Joining Stephen are Archie Bailey, young fast bowler with Durham CCC; The Master Eli, Zimbabwean cricket commentator; Jane Powell, current Yorkshire CCC President and former England captain and coach; and Richard Whitehead, author of Victory in Australia, the story of England’s triumphant 1954/55 Ashes tour. The series concludes with insights from Ken Jacobs, longtime former CEO of Cricket Victoria, who shares his expert view on the upcoming Ashe and turns the tables by asking Stephen for his prediction. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the final part in a series of five episodes - Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? a series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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