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Cricket Central
by Cricket Central
Every week, four cricket tragics discuss all the goings-on in the world of cricket, with a special focus on those stories you may have missed. Whether it be Zimbabwe or the BBL, India or the Blast, we follow all the cricket stories. Rest assured, there's always plenty of banter along the way as the two Australian fans (Ted and Ethan) frequently clash with the Englishman (Peerson) and the Sri Lankan (Navod). SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER MISS OUT AND LEAVE A PLEASE LEAVE A RATING TO HELP US REACH MORE PEOPLE.
Episodes
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LAZARUS RISING - EPISODE 55
Ted, Ethan, Navod and Peerson discuss how Australia managed to pick themselves up after an humiliating first two Tests and vanquish India on the most devilish pitch of the lot. We also debate where Nathan Lyon ranks in the pantheon of spinners and look ahead to the final Test at the Narendra Modi...
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GREATEST GAME EVER? - EPISODE 54
Ted, Peerson and Ethan record an impromptu podcast to react to a remarkable finish to the 2nd Test between England and NZ.
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85 MINUTES OF MADNESS - EPISODE 53
Ted, Peerson and Navod discuss how Australia swept their way to oblivion in the 2nd Test while Ashwin and Jadeja performed yet another masterclass.
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AB v THE BRAVE NEW WORLD - EPISODE 52
Ted, Ethan and our resident Premier cricketer, Om Satija, discuss Australia's capitulation in the first test and the reactions to it. We ask whether Australian cricket is really in a position where we can afford to be ridiculing the views of figures such as Allan Border and whether we need to...
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MIND GAMES AND BLUFFING - THE BGT BEGINS
Ted and Ethan discuss the drama-filled start of Australia's tour of India. We discuss the MYSTERY PITCH OF NAGPUR, the unveiling of Todd Murphy, the bluffing of Ravi Jadeja and Australia's inability to bat in India. Also, was dropping Head the right move? Plus, much more...
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A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING - 2022 SEASON RECAP
Ted, Ethan and Peerson return for another season of Cricket Central with a comprehensive round-up of 2022's cricketing action. We reflect on all the big stories and individual matches and performances which caught our eye. We also discuss "the m-word" much to Peerson's displeasure and sing the...
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A WHITEWASH IN SPIRIT - AUS V SA 3RD TEST DAY 4&5 RECAP
Ted and Ethan discuss Australia's desperate fight against the clock to beat South Africa 3-0. Did Hazlewood just show Boland that he's still top dog? Do SA need to take lessons from Simon Harmer? Does the clean catch rule need to be clarified?
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A FROLIC IN THE RAIN - AUS V SA 3RD TEST DAY 1 & 2 RECAP
Ethan and Ted reflect on more Australian domination. Was Marnus out? Did SA try too much this innings? Could we possibly be getting sick of stunning Aussie batting?
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THE VICTORY PARADE - AUS V SA 2ND TEST DAY 4 RECAP
Ted and Ethan are joined by Peerson from over in America to discuss Australia's triumphant bowling performance to beat South Africa at home for the first time since 2005. Despite our suggestions, Peerson still claims that he doesn't fear the Aussies.
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MARCHING ON TOGETHER - AUS V SA 2ND TEST DAY 3 RECAP
Ted and Ethan discuss a day which began with a glimmer of hope for the visitors and ended with another dominant performance by a member of the increasingly deep Aussie batting order. We ask if Australia is on the brink of something very special.
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WARNER PILES ON PROTEA PAIN - AUS V SA 2ND TEST DAY 2 RECAP
Vas and Ethan recap an eventful day two from the MCG where David Warner battled sweltering conditions to bring up a third career test match double century including a stand of 239 with Steven Smith (85). The pair also dive into where it has all gone wrong for South Africa as the tourists stare…
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A 3 MILLION DOLLAR SPELL - AUS V SA 2ND TEST DAY 1 RECAP
Ethan and Ted discuss a breakthrough Boxing Day 5-for from Cam Green as he seized control of the match after counter-attacking fifties from Verreyne and Jansen. We also discuss the fall-out from the Gabba greentop.
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WHY WE LOVE TEST CRICKET - AUS V SA 1ST TEST DAY 1 RECAP
Ted and Om discuss an enthralling first day from Brisbane on which both sides had their moments of ascendency. Who can stand up from SA's top order? Why Boland is so good? Is Warner having his "Ponting" moment? All this, and much more...
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THE MIRACLE ON A ROAD- EPISODE 42
A well-dressed Peerson joins Ted and Ethan live from a hotel room in Washington DC to discuss England's remarkable two victories over Pakistan on some quintessentially Pakistani pitches. Should Australia fear England's newfound form and will other teams start to emulate their aggressive style?...
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PARTY TIME IN ADELAIDE - AUS V WI 2ND TEST RECAP
Ted, Ethan and a globetrotting Navod Senanayake discuss all the talking points after Australia recorded a record-breaking 419-run victory over the Windies. Will Boland play in The Ashes? What went wrong for Green? Is Warner's time coming to an end? What next for the Windies? Listen for our views…
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LIKE NIGHT AND DAY - AUS V WI 2ND TEST DAY 1 RECAP
Ted and Om Satija reflect on a one-sided first day of the day-night test where a depleted Windies were plundered by Marnus and the home-town hero, Travis Head. We ask what went wrong for the visitors, whether Warner should retire and debate the benefits of the Adelaide Oval pitch.
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THE PLUCKY WINDIES ARE FINALLY VANQUISHED - AUS V WI 1ST TEST DAY 5 RECAP
Ted and Ethan discuss Australia winning an entertaining Test match thanks to Nathan Lyon's masterful 4th innings 6-for. They acclaim a complete performance by the Australians but find much hope in the West Indies' efforts. Finally, they ask whether Holder and Joseph should switch ball for bat....
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A CAPTAIN'S KNOCK - AUS V WI 1ST TEST DAY 4 RECAP
Ted and Peerson discuss an interesting day on which Marnus became the 8th person to score a century and double century in one match and Kraigg Brathwaite led a staunch Windies resistance with a chanceless century.
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AUSTRALIA SCHOOL THE WINDIES - AUS V WI 1ST TEST DAY 3 RECAP
Ted, Navod and Ethan another record-breaking day for Australia. Despite a promising start, the Windies fell for just 289 to an on-song Australian bowling quartet while Pat Cummins took his 200th wicket and Lyon became the 9th-highest Test wicket-taker.
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THE BEST SINCE BRADMAN? - AUS V WI 1ST TEST DAY 2 RECAP
Vas Shipp takes over the hosting chair and Ethan joins him to discuss a historic day for the Aussies where Smith and Labuschagne became just the 5th pair to score double centuries in the same match. The Windies openers, led by their bright new hope, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, showed good fight in…
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THE SMITH AND LABA SHOW - 1ST TEST DAY 1 RECAP
Ethan and Ted discuss an interesting first day in Perth on which Labuschagne scored his eighth ton and the Australians took control despite some tight Windies bowling.
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AUS V WI TEST SERIES PREVIEW - EPISODE 34
Braving a multitude of technical difficulties, the boys nonetheless catch up once again to preview the test series beginning on Wednesday. While we expect it to largely act as a tune-up ahead of the Basil D'Oliveira Trophy series against South Africa, there are still plenty points of interest. In...
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ENGLAND EMBARRASS INDIA - EPISODE 33
We review England's stunning semi-final victory over India and look ahead to the Final. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING!!
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T20WC WEEK 2 RECAP - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 32
Can anyone beat South Africa? What is going wrong with the Aussies and Pommies? Just how good is SKY? It's been a huge week of upsets, dramatic matches and spectacular performances. Ted, Ethan, Navod and Peerson dissect all the big stories and try to predict what's going to happen from now…
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PEACE COMES TO ZIMBABWE! - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 31
The "Pak Mr Bean" scandal is avenged once and for all as Zimbabwe take an historic one-run victory over Pakistan. Ted and our Zimbabwean expert, Elliott Cook, analyse the match and reflect on one of the most bizarre cricketing stories in recent history. We conclude that episodes like this are why...
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INDIA V PAKISTAN EMERGENCY PODCAST - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 30
We try to come to terms with that truly remarkable game of cricket. Should THAT ball have been called a no ball? What on earth happened to Nawaz in the final over? Was Virat's 82 the greatest T20 innings of all time? PLUS, we discuss NEW ZEALAND'S destruction of AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND V AFGHANISTAN…
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T20WC ROUND ONE RECAP - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 29
Ted, Ethan and Navod grade each of the teams from the first round as Zimbabwe, Ireland, Sri Lanka and Netherlands progress while the West Indies, stunningly, are eliminated. Ted and Ethan take the blowtorch to the West Indies, while Navod is suspiciously kind to Sri Lanka. Navod also is very…
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T20 WORLD CUP PREVIEW - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 28
Join us for a blockbuster T20 World Cup Preview. We analyse the strengths and weaknesses of every team, give predictions on who is going to win and get the thoughts of a special guest, OM SATIJA. There is a lot of support for the home favourites, Australia, and perhaps less support than expected...
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THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 27
Our resident umpire, Vas Shipp, joins us this week to discuss the controversial MANKAD decision in an England v India Women's ODI. Ted and Navod strongly argue that, whatever the law may be, it is clearly against the spirit of the game. Peerson, however, as an unexpectedly different take. Next…
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THE ORDINARY AND THE EXTRAORDINARY - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 26
After a short hiatus, we're back to discuss a huge week in both cricketing and world history. We discuss England's record-breaking victory in the Third Test against South Africa and ask if Zak Crawley has repaid the faith. Plus, where is South Africa's next star batsman going to come from? Next…
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TOO MUCH FAFF, NOT ENOUGH FAF - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 25
In a week where we were all busy studying (or not), we find the time to discuss: England refinding form in the 2ND TEST, and South Africa's big tactical error. The inaugural BBL DRAFT, which had too much unnecessary fussy according to Peerson. We discuss whether the BBL would be disappointed in...
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FLIPPING THE SCRIPT - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 24
This week the big story was South Africa's unexpected demolition of the English in the First Test at Lords. We sing the praises of a bowling attack which dismantled the English top-order with incredible ease and ask what this setback means for Baz-ball. Peerson is also heavily triggered by a stat...
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THE CHARM OF THE CHEVRONS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 23
In light of Australia's upcoming ODI series in Far North Queensland, we have a very special guest on for the much-awaited ZIMBABWE SPECIAL (Don't worry, it's not for the whole episode)! Our resident minor nations expert, Elliott Cook, takes us on a humorous tour through the tumultuous recent...
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RUDI, ROCKETS AND REVELATIONS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 22
It's a podcast of top-notch investigatory journalism today as we tackle all the big questions of the cricketing world, including DRS, economy rates and The Hundred Names. First, in VOX POP: - Should away test wins be awarded double points? - What does Trent Boult's decision say about the future…
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DOOMSDAY SCENARIOS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 21
We begin today by questioning Peerson on some rather striking photos which appeared on his Instagram. Next, we discuss all the takeaways from yet another English white-ball loss, this time in the T20s to South Africa, and Ted thinks they have only themselves to blame. From 27:25, we discuss the...
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NOTHING BUT CLASSICS - CRICKET CENTRAL 50TH PODCAST SPECIAL
In the 50th podcast we've recorded, we begin by reflecting on a remarkably eventful eight months where we've watched coaches be sacked, records be broken and (of course), our well-researched predictions fail to eventuate. Next, we give our takeaways from the final two INDIA v ENGLAND ODIs and ask...
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58. CHANGING FORTUNES - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 19
Peerson makes a surprise appearance from England fresh off a debilitating ODI loss. We begin by reflecting on how much our views of Australia, England and Sri Lanka have been forced to change in just one week. After looking inferior with the bat and without answers with the ball in Test 1, we...
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57. PURPLE PATCHES, LEAN PATCHES - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 18
Peerson is not here to celebrate another brilliant English victory but we feel obligated to discuss it nonetheless. We analyse how they keep managing to intimidate bowling attacks and reflect on a superb vein of form for both Root and Bairstow. This leads to a broader discussion about who is the...
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56. SPINNING TO VICTORY - EPISODE 17
In Peerson's final episode before escaping to England for the winter, we begin by discussing the first day of the much-anticipated Sri Lankan Test Series. It was an intriguing day in picturesque Galle as Nathan Lyon spun through the Sri Lankans on a glorified mound of dust. Swepson also chipped…
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55. RISE OF THE LIONS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 16
It's a good week for the Lions of world cricket with the Sri Lankans recording an unexpected 3-1 ODI series win over the Australians and the English breaking the world record ODI score against the Dutch. Navod is on again and is pleased with the development of the young Lankans while Ethan raises...
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54. REMEMBER THE NAME - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 15
We begin this episode by reflecting on one of the great games of cricket and one of the most remarkable innings. Peerson is happy about England's new aggressive mindset but resists the temptation to proclaim that they are back as a force in world cricket. In a new segment, PEERSON'S…
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53. REMARKABLE ROOT AND FALTERING KIWIS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 14
After Peerson gives us some unorthodox study advice, we begin the show by reflecting on an astounding test match. WE DISCUSS whether it was truly a case of a brilliant new beginning for the English or whether it was more a New Zealand team in decline. PLUS, just how important was that de…
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52. THE NEW ERA BEGINS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 13
Peerson is AWOL today for a very suspicious reason, so Ted and Ethan are left to celebrate the dramatic start to the English summer by themselves. They allow themselves to enjoy the grandeur of Anderson and Broad striding in amidst a resplendent Lords Cricket Ground, safe in the knowledge that no...
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51. PILLS, POLITICS AND POMMIES - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 12
WE BEGIN the podcast with a heartfelt apology to all Virat Kohli fans for our unacceptable slander last episode (only partly tongue-in-cheek). NEXT, we reveal what the English cricket team and Peerson's political career has in common while Prabs provides an update on the heartbreaking situation…
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50. KOHLI, CUMMINS AND CAPTAINS - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 11
Beginning with an IPL update, Ethan takes us through the shock result of the week with the Mumbai Indians beating the top-of-the-table Titans and he goes a bit too far in singing the praises of Tim David. We also admire Dhoni's evergreen performances, Bumrah's 5-for and more Cummins madness.…
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49. IPL SPECIAL - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 10
After a month-long hiatus, we're back, and back with a bang! Join us for a comprehensive discussion of all things IPL. We analyse the pros and cons for every team (surprise, surprise, Tim David is a big con), check in with how the Aussies are faring, and discuss all the big stories ( and trust…
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48. AUSSIE DOMINANCE, A VERY ENGLISH LOSS, AND THE RETURN OF THE IPL - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 9
In light of Australia's 1-0 victory over Pakistan, Ted tries to get Peerson to admit they are the real deal. Looking ahead to the India series, he perhaps lets his excitement get the better of him as he makes a bet that not even Ethan can support. Peerson and Ethan are bemused by a growing trend…
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47. MY KINGDOM FOR A RESULT - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 8
The band is back together this week as Peerson returns from political duties. Ethan and Ted are forced to eat humble pie after being overly confident of an Australian win last week. Instead, they are left to rue yet more Australian missed chances in the 4th innings of a test match. They debate…
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46. CELEBRATIONS ALL ROUND - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 7
We are joined by a very special guest. Om Satija, a Melbourne High Cricket legend and certified cricket tragic, fresh off a Grand Final victory (so fresh he is still wearing the medal!). He takes us through the jubilant scenes in surprising detail. The Old Boys' victory isn't the only source of…
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45. FAREWELL TO THE KING - CRICKET CENTRAL EPISODE 6
We begin today's podcast on the saddest of notes after the shock passing of the greatest ever leg-spin bowler, the inimitable Shane Warne. We reflect on how good he was, why he was so loved, and the giant hole his death leaves in the world of cricket. For our main topic, we analyse what is...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, four cricket tragics discuss all the goings-on in the world of cricket, with a special focus on those stories you may have missed. Whether it be Zimbabwe or the BBL, India or the Blast, we follow all the cricket stories. Rest assured, there's always plenty of banter along the way as the two Australian fans (Ted and Ethan) frequently clash with the Englishman (Peerson) and the Sri Lankan (Navod). SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER MISS OUT AND LEAVE A PLEASE LEAVE A RATING TO HELP US REACH MORE PEOPLE.
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