The Surge | Big Bash Podcast

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The official podcast of the Big Bash League. Go behind the scenes with insights from the best WBBL and BBL players and experts providing listeners unrivalled insights into the Big Bash.

  1. 30. Christmas has come early, with Mike Hussey and Nikhil Chaudhary

    6D AGO

    30. Christmas has come early, with Mike Hussey and Nikhil Chaudhary

    It may be Christmas Eve, but it feels like Christmas Day has come early on The Surge! Former Australian international and BBL title-winning captain Mike Hussey is back at the desk, while Hobart Hurricanes allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary dials in from Tassie. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Mike Hussey returns to The Surge 5:56 - The teams impressing Mr. Cricket 8:01 - Who Hussey is happy for 10:51 - Matt Renshaw’s resurgence 12:39 - There’s something special about Jack Edwards 14:02 - Hussey’s BBL reflections 16:57 - The importance of the Pakistan superstars 18:59 - Hussey’s love for Rashid Khan 19:35 - When Andre Russell arrived for the BBL 20:29 - Hussey’s top three BBL players 23:33 - Nikhil Chaudhary joins The Surge 40:37 - Yes, No, Wait: Shadab Khan will be Pakistan’s best player in BBL|15. 41:19 - Yes, No, Wait: Ricky Ponting was right about Rishad Hossain. 41:53 - Yes, No, Wait: Marnus Labuschagne’s prediction on Wildermuth was correct. 42:41 - Yes, No, Wait: The Melbourne Renegades have a settled top four. 44:29 - Yes, No, Wait: The Perth Scorchers have some serious bowling concerns. 46:13 - Yes, No, Wait: The Sydney Sixers are about to go on a winning-streak. 47:06 - SuperCoach BBL 49:33 - Hussey’s top four seeds for BBL|15 (so far) 51:16 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  2. 29. Hot start to BBL|15, with Peter Siddle and Shadab Khan

    DEC 19

    29. Hot start to BBL|15, with Peter Siddle and Shadab Khan

    BBL|15 is underway and this season's competition is already shaping up as one of the tightest we've seen in the tournament's history. Melbourne Stars fast bowler and former Australian quick Peter Siddle joins us at the desk, while Pakistan allrounder and Sydney Thunder international Shadab Khan makes his Surge debut ahead of the Sydney Smash. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Peter Siddle joins The Surge 8:55 - Melbourne Stars start BBL|15 with a big win 14:41 - The importance of Marcus Stoinis 21:32 - Glenn Maxwell’s catch 25:10 - Changes in the BBL 27:56 - Playing at the MCG 30:54 - Shadab Khan joins The Surge 49:06 - Yes, No, Wait: The Sixers are in strife. 49:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Campbell Kellaway will be the breakout player of BBL|15. 51:35 - Yes, No, Wait: The Strikers got their off-season recruits right. 54:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Tim Seifert is the danger man for the Renegades. 55:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Jhye Richardson could take the Scorchers to another title. 57:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Colin Munro will get back to his best. 59:08 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m
  3. Super Over: Shaheen Afridi on playing the BBL

    DEC 15 · BONUS

    Super Over: Shaheen Afridi on playing the BBL

    BONUS EPISODE: Adam White sat down for a special chat with Pakistan superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi who chatted through the involvement of Pakistan's best players in BBL|15, growing up and representing his country and why he's chosen to play in the Big Bash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. 28. BBL|15 preview, with Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Finn Allen

    DEC 11

    28. BBL|15 preview, with Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Finn Allen

    BBL is back, so it’s time to preview a new Big Bash season! Former Australian and Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch joins us at the desk, as does young gun, Jake Fraser-McGurk. We’ll also cross to Perth to hear from Scorchers international Finn Allen ahead of the opening match of the season, as he prepares for Babar Azam and the Sydney Sixers. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Aaron Finch returns to The Surge 2:30 - Mitch Owen’s fairytale 3:50 - Finch’s unforgettable BBL memories 5:52 - Pakistan superstars in BBL|15 7:59 - The teams to beat 10:14 - Players to watch in BBL|15 12:03 - Jake Fraser-McGurk joins The Surge 33:34 - Finn Allen joins The Surge 45:00 - Yes, no or wait: Babar will make a century 45:15 - Yes, no or wait: Mitch Marsh will be Perth’s best player 46:09 - Yes, no or wait: Hobart are title-favourites 46:30 - Yes, no or wait: Mitch Swepson will be the Stars’ leading wicket-taker 46:59 - Yes, no or wait: Jason Sangha will be the recruit of the season 47:40 - Yes, no or wait: Heat will play finals 48:10 - Yes, no or wait: Peake will be the breakout player of BBL|15 48:53 - Yes, no or wait: Konstas will make headlines 50:01 - Supercoach BBL 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  5. 27. Finals time, with Maitlan Brown

    DEC 8

    27. Finals time, with Maitlan Brown

    After a rollercoaster WBBL|11 season, the finals are upon us. Sydney Sixers fast bowler Maitlan Brown joins The Surge to discuss an epic ending to the regular season, before giving us an unexpected tour of her backyard - featuring chickens! Alongside host Adam White, the two discuss Maitlan's resurgence in WBBL|11 and the art of fast bowling. The pair also preview the finals, and the Sixer reveals who she thinks has been the best player in this year's competition.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - How the WBBL|11 Finals work 3:24 - Incredible final over from Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers epic 5:09 - Maitlan Brown joins The Surge 31:45 - Burning Questions: Who does Maitlan want to play in The Challenger? 33:15 - Burning Questions: Who has been the Player of the Tournament? 33:59 - Burning Questions: Who is the hardest player to bowl to? 34:54 - Maitlan's 'chicken tour'  37:09 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  6. 26. The life of an international cricketer, with Amelia Kerr

    DEC 5

    26. The life of an international cricketer, with Amelia Kerr

    One of the world's greatest allrounders joins us on this special episode of The Surge. New Zealand international and Sydney Sixers superstar Amelia Kerr made her debut on the show to talk through her journey to the big time, with a strong emphasis on family and friends. Two-time WBBL champion Kirby Short is also back at the desk, joining host Adam White to discuss all the big topics and 'Burning Questions' ahead of the WBBL|11 Finals. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 4:22 - Powerplay: Hobart Hurricanes secure finals 7:32 - Powerplay: Melbourne Stars stumble 11:06 - Powerplay: Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder miss finals 13:39 - Powerplay: Adelaide Strikers are just staying alive 16:38 - Burning Questions: Is Danni Wyatt-Hodge a lock for POTT? 18:14 - Burning Questions: Was Sophia Dunkley worthy of the No.1 pick? 20:17 - Burning Questions: Can Sophie Devine take the Perth Scorchers to the title? 23:00 - Burning Questions: Has Hayley Matthews' absence hurt the Renegades? 26:14 - Burning Questions: Do you need to finish first to win WBBL|11? 29:55 - Amelia Kerr joins The Surge 1:06:55 - Outro  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m
  7. 25. Aussie icons, with Beth Mooney, Alana King and Elyse Villani

    NOV 25

    25. Aussie icons, with Beth Mooney, Alana King and Elyse Villani

    Get set to hear from three of the very best players in the history of the WBBL on this episode of The Surge, Big Bash Podcast. Australian and Perth Scorchers teammates Beth Mooney & Alana King are with us at the desk, as is Hobart Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani, who is taking up co-hosting responsibilities this week! EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Elyse Villani joins The Surge 19:57 - Burning Questions: Is Meg Lanning back to her best? 22:57 - Burning Questions: Are the Sydney Thunder done? 25:03 - Burning Questions: Which Melbourne club will finish higher? 28:37 - Burning Questions: Is Heather Graham the player of the tournament? 30:18 - Burning Questions: What are the Sydney Sixers in WBBL|11? 35:00 - Beth Mooney and Alana King join The Surge 1:13:42 - BKT Big Bash Tipping & The Big Bash Grid 1:14:50 - How Villani Prepares For A WBBL Match 1:17:51 - Outro Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m
  8. 24. Superstars of the sport, with Annabel Sutherland and Laura Wolvaardt

    NOV 17

    24. Superstars of the sport, with Annabel Sutherland and Laura Wolvaardt

    Big Bash season is in full swing and it's time to bring out the big guests! This episode of The Surge features two of the world's finest cricketers who are making waves across international cricket. Adam White and two-time WBBL champion Kirby Short are joined by Melbourne Stars skipper and Australian allrounder Annabel Sutherland, while South African captain and Adelaide Strikers international Laura Wolvaardt dials in from Hobart. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Annabel Sutherland joins The Surge 30:43 - Burning Questions: Are Hobart title favourites? 34:55 - Burning Questions: Is it panic stations for the Thunder? 37:41 - Burning Questions: Can the Heat still make the finals? 40:04 - Burning Questions: Has Sophie Devine bowled the ball of WBBL|11? 42:25 - Burning Questions: Just how good could Caoimhe Bray be? 45:15 - Burning Questions: Where can Tess Flintoff take her game? 49:00 - Laura Wolvaardt joins The Surge 1:08:00 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m
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The official podcast of the Big Bash League. Go behind the scenes with insights from the best WBBL and BBL players and experts providing listeners unrivalled insights into the Big Bash.

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    Cricket Australia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
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