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Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast

Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast
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Join cricketing icons Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for a unique take on the goings on in our great game. The pace bowling pair will place a special guest Under The Lid every week to hear the realities of being a professional cricket player. Brought to you in collaboration with The Cricketer and the PCA. Get in touch by emailing hello@underthelid.co.uk or using #UndertheLid on socials.
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Linsey Smith is flourishing in her second crack at international cricket.The left-arm spinner took a five-fer on her ODI debut earlier this summer and is set to feature in her first 50-over World Cup having returned to the England fold at the start of 2024 after an absence of several years. But after that first international foray into, she nearly quit the sport having lost her love and desire for it.She gives a fascinating insight into that journey back to the top over the past few years, how she made the switch to spin bowling whilst at university and plenty more in a very insightful episode.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was the series that thrust English cricket to the forefront of everyone's minds and captured the hearts of the nation.On this week's special episode, Jack Brooks is joined by 2005 Men's Ashes winner Matthew Hoggard to look back over those life-changing five Tests. From the nervy wins at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge to not being able to get into Old Trafford and that infamous post-series celebration at 10 Downing Street, Hoggy has so many epic stories up his sleeve.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To mark 20 years since the amazing summer of 2005, Katherine Sciver-Brunt is joined by Isa Guha and Lydia Greenway to look back on a stunning series for England's women that saw them win the Ashes back for the first time since 1976 and inflict their first Test defeat on Australia since 1963.The trio, who all featured in the Tests, share some of their favourite moments from that summer, including a crucial and record-breaking 10th wicket partnership between Katherine and Isa, and also discuss how they think the women's game has grown in England since then.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
His bowling might strike fear into the hearts of most batters but Lockie Ferguson is one of the most stereotypically lovely New Zealanders you will ever meet.He joins fellow seamers Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt to talk about what makes him so quick, his love for English club cricket and much more. The trio also spend time trading injury stories while Lockie explains the purpose of his app, Yorker.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from playing her 300th international game and winning the Women's Vitality Blast with Surrey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt to discuss her remarkable career so far.Whether it be to coaches, fans or herself, Danni has felt as though she's had to prove just how good she is on many occasions and has always done so successfully. You can hear how she's forged a reputation as a destructive batter and gun fielder having started as a bowler, producing many spectacular performances on the biggest stage. Plus, find out who the most famous person in her phone is and whether she can become the new leader of The Last Round.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whether it's scoring graceful runs or taking superb catches, Ollie Robinson is a cricketer it's very enjoyable to watch play.He speaks with Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt about how moving to Durham has revitalised him, why a passport issue almost saw him miss out on a first senior England tour and his hopes for the future of the men's domestic schedule. Plus, hear which historic figures he'd like to invite to a dinner party.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite only being 24, it feels as though Jemimah Rodrigues has been causing bowlers problems in international cricket for a long time.The Indian batter joins Jack Brooks and guest co-host Nat Sciver-Brunt to discuss her career so far, how she deals with the pressure of social media and shares an insight into her musical talents. She also gives an insight into what it's like playing against both Nat and Katherine and her hopes for World Cup glory.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A serial winner with Hampshire over his long career, left-arm seamer Chris Wood has plenty of tales to tell.From an embarrassing Zoom call on the golf course to announcing to his boss that he was dating his daughter and why he gets annoyed if his eggs aren't cooked correctly at breakfast, there's a lot to unpack in this episode. There is a serious side to Woody as well as he details his gambling addiction and explains to others that, even though they may not want to, being open and honest with others will always benefit them in the long run.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England cricketer, PCA Rep, podcaster, commentator, role model, future Director of Cricket - there isn't much Kate Cross can't do.She joins Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Jack Brooks on this week's episode to discuss her career so far, the mental and physical challenges of recovering from serious injury, how she looks after her mental wellbeing and her plans post-cricket. Our hosts also do their best to try and set her up on a date, while in return Kate dishes the dirt on her former England teammate.Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From emerging as an exciting white-ball prospect to breaking records in four-day cricket, Tom Banton has already experienced a lot in his burgeoning career. The Somerset and England batter joins Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt to discuss his red-ball resurgence – including an emotional response to his record-breaking innings – as well as his excitement at playing for England in front of a home crowd and what his favourite baked good is. Brought to you by the PCA and The Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Parenthood, England captaincy and a different venue - new beginnings are very much the theme as Under The Lid returns for a second series.Joining Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Jack Brooks is newly appointed England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, returning to the show after appearing last year. They discuss Nat’s new appointment, how she managed to dominate the WPL whilst a heavily pregnant Katherine was at home and her hopes for the future of the England Women’s team.We love hearing your feedback so please message us on hello@underthelid.co.uk to share your thoughts and ask our hosts some questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for a look back at Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast series one.The best moments with some brand new content including Sam Cook's Black Book, Harry Brook's Pet Pig and Nat and Katherine Sciver-Brunt's big announcement.Full guest list: Sam Cook, Kathryn Bryce, Ravi Bopara, Amy Jones, Ollie Pope, Shoaib Bashir, Ben Duckett, Katie Levick, Jamie Porter, Harry Brook, Sarah Glenn, Tammy Beaumont, Melie Kerr, Katie George, Charlotte Edwards, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Chris Jordan, Tom Smith and Heather Knight.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with England captain Heather Knight.In the final show of series one, the England captain discusses the squad and chances in the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup, the advice she received from Charlotte Edwards and what it was like to face 'Brunty' for the Berkshire Beavers.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with England legend Charlotte Edwards.Charlotte discusses how she changed her mind about the switch to counties in women's cricket, a quite incredible ODI stat and the awkwardness of having a competition named after her.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with Gloucestershire's Tom SmithIt's a podcast packed full of emotion as Tom talks through how The Cricketer's Trust supported him and his family after his wife's death, an alternative career in plumbing and the moment that made him feel like a heavyweight boxer.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with Central Sparks and England's Katie George.Katie discussed what it was like bursting onto the England scene, dealing with some horrible injuries and relishing playing against her partner Issy Wong in The Hundred.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with Surrey and England's Chris Jordan.Chris talks winning the 2022 T20 World Cup, being tasked with taking on England's first ever super over and his reaction to missing out on the latest international squad.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with Surrey coach and former Warwickshire captain Jim Troughton.Jack and Jim get Under The Lid on the move into coaching, Jim's winning habit and just who it was that got 'Troughts' out in his final game.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with rising England star, Shoaib Bashir.Shoaib talks through early rejections, his debt to the County Championship social media account, and his right-hand man Ben Stoakes as well as culinary nightmares and learning to catch the hard way.The episode paid tribute to the late Graham Thorpe, if you need to talk there are helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen.You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Call 116 123 (free from any phone)Mind on 0300 102 1234National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7)Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack Brooks and Katherine Sciver-Brunt for Under The Lid - Inside Pro Cricket Podcast - with special guest, England's Tammy Beaumont..Tammy discusses growing up in a cricket family, her franchise cricket and WPL aspirations and has more than a tale or two to tell about Brunty.Tell us what you think using the #UnderTheLid hashtag on socials or email hello@underthelid.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.