Academy North: From Behind the Lockdown Academy North

Phill & Matty joined by former Sky Sports man Tim Abraham.

With 27 overseas test tours spanning 18 years reporting on England, Tim gives us a fascinating angle on covering cricket.

His "reported on XI" is a much for anybody, with some cracking tales along the way.
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Phil in the hotseat with Matty today as RIkki Clarke was the special guest.

Some absolutely brilliant insight into his career and his future plans.

Who does he think is the best WK in the world? Who is the best England batsman he's seen....but who could be better in the future?
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We're back with episode 6 of season 2 and joined by Paul Nixon.

Paul discussed his career, his transition into coaching and the challenges that faces. An absolutely fascinating insight into the role of a head coach in county cricket.

One of the best XIs we've had, and Gerard Butler as a party guest.



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Former Lancs & Leicestershire man joins Steve & Matty to discuss his recent retirement, his views on the hundred & how facing Murali, Flintoff & Jimmy Anderson in training made playing cricket a little easier.

Some cracking players in his best XI!
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Dean Headley joined Matty & Steve for Episode 4.

Dean shared some incredible insight on his coaching journey, with great advice for young players & coaches everywhere.

A great chat through Dean's career from the early days at Middlesex, to an Ashes debut & MOM in the Boxing Day test.

What was Angus Fraser advice to him on debut? And can you go to the moon with Jack Russell.
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Surrey & England legend joined us for episode 3 on the Behind the Lockdown podcast.

An incredible insight into a great career, getting into trouble on test debut and life in the Sky Sports Cricket bubble.
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