Slashing Through the Cordon

Bill Peters

A fan of cricket podcasts on cricket at all levels. International. Domestic. Club.

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 21: Where to Now for Big Bash League.

    In this episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, Bill Peters reviews the recently concluded Big Bash League season, discussing its highlights, the future of the league, and the implications of private equity involvement. He also analyses the upcoming World T20 tournament and the dismissal of Bangladesh from the tournament, and the recent Australia vs England series, providing insights into both teams' performances and future prospects. Finally, we discuss the ongoing Under 19 World Cup and check in on Australia's prospects. Takeaways The Big Bash League concluded with the Scorchers winning their sixth title. The season had many competitive games, making it one of the best ever. Cricket Australia is considering selling equity in Big Bash franchises. The future of the Big Bash League may be impacted by private equity. The upcoming World T20 tournament will see Australia face tough competition. Bangladesh's withdrawal from the World T20 raises concerns about cricket politics. England's performance in the Ashes series was underwhelming despite their initial success. Australia's cricket future relies on nurturing young talent and giving them a chance at International level. The need for a strong spin bowling option in the Australian team is critical. Selectors must consider future talent to maintain Australia's cricketing success. Chapters 00:00 Episode Introduction 02:26 BBL15 Review and the Future of the Big Bash League 17:10 World T20 C**k Up as Bangladesh are Evicted 21:07 Ashes Review 24:51 Where does England Go from Here? 34:37 Where Does Australia Go from Here? 45:55 Under 19's World Cup Thoughts So far 48:19 Episode Conclusion

    49 min
  2. JAN 8

    Episode 20: 5th Test Australia v England Days 3 to 5

    In this episode, Bill Peters reviews the final three days of the fifth Test match between Australia and England, discussing key performances, controversies, and the implications for both teams moving forward. He highlights Travis Head's aggressive batting, Jacob Bethel's impressive debut century, and the impact of umpiring decisions on the match. Additionally, he reflects on Usman Khawaja's retirement and what it means for Australian cricket, while looking ahead to future series and potential changes in team dynamics. Takeaways Australia's batting was dominant in the final test. Travis Head's aggressive play raised concerns for Australia. Jacob Bethel showed promise with his maiden century. Umpiring decisions sparked controversy during the match. Usman Khawaja's retirement marks the end of an era. Mitchell Starc's performance was crucial for Australia. England struggled with consistency throughout the series. The series ended with Australia winning 4-1. Future matches will see changes in both teams. The next Ashes series is anticipated to be more competitive. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Test Match 01:48 Day Three Highlights and Key Performances 07:12 Day Four Developments and Australia’s Batting Collapse 12:27 Day Five: England's Response and Key Innings 19:02 Controversies and Umpiring Decisions 24:56 Usman Khawaja's Retirement and Career Reflection 29:20 Looking Ahead: Future of Both Teams

    32 min

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A fan of cricket podcasts on cricket at all levels. International. Domestic. Club.