Verbal Slogs noreply@blogger.com (Christopher P. David)

Description: In the latest episode, Michael and I are joined by American cricket journalist, Peter Della Penna and we talk about cricket in America, the challenges faced by an associate nation, USACA's administration of the game and plenty more. In Stats Class, Michael talks about the significance of the magic number 40 has in T20s and looks at some very interesting numbers on how that number influences a win.


Panelists - Peter Della Penna, Michael Wagener and Christopher David

Description: In the latest episode, Michael and I are joined by SportPulse cricket columnist, Jack Marshall and we talk about the feud between KP and the ECB.  We also look at the Headingley tests, and Jack gives us his insight of the contest between the world's two best test teams.  In Stats Class, Michael has a special guest - Tim Randle and they look at some very interesting numbers regarding five wicket hauls in test cricket.


Panelists - Jack Marshall, Michael Wagener, Tim Randle and Christopher David

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, there's plenty of cricket from all corners of the world.  Co-host Michael joins the discussion from the Caribbeans and we converse about New Zealand's tour of the Windies.  Special guest and Manchester lad,Jack Marshall (cricket columnist for Sportpulse) previews the big marquee series - England versus South Africa from the canary islands in Spain.  We also pay homage to perhaps the greatest wicket keeper of our generation - Mark Boucher.  In stats class, as usual Michael has some very interesting stats and this time he looks at a cricketing stereotype regarding fielding and shows that India are actually better fielders than Australia.
Panelists - Jack Marshall, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, Michael and I converse about the ongoing Indian Premier League and also about New Zealand cricket's hunt for a new coach to replace John Wright.  Michael in his stats class presents something very unique about spinning bowling in West Indies cricket history and it's reemergence now. 
Panelists - Michael Wagener, and Christopher David

Description: In the latest episode of Verbal Slogs, Michael and I converse about the recently concluded Sri Lanka versus England test series that ended with the honours being shared and also the first test match of the Frank Worrell Trophy between West Indies and Australia. KP's switch hit, and the club versus country debate is covered in our discussion. Michael as usual presnts some numbers in Stats Class and this time he takes a look at whether teams have won matches batting first or second in T20 cricket.

Description: In this episode the lovely Shireen Dastagir (Former commentator at Pitch Invasion,  and ex-podcaster for the Royal Challengers Bangalore) joins us as we take a look at the cricket carnival called Indian Premier League.  We talk about the players whom we think are the ones to watch out for and also discuss the team's chances.  We also give our verdicts on which four teams we think will make it to the top 4.  Also Michael in his 'Stats Class' provides us with some very interesting numbers on batsmen who contribute in their team's victory with scores of 75 plus.  


Panelists - Shireen Dastagir, Michael Wagener, and Christopher David