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On The Front Foot Episode 196: Thanks for the memories Tim Southee

2024-11-1842:34

Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by former Black Caps coach Warren Lees as they reminisce about the international career of Tim Southee. Plus, they discuss if it will be four seamers for the first test at Hagley Oval, and the fairness of the concussion substitute in domestic cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 195: The commentary career of Jonathan Agnew

2024-11-1237:02

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Jonathan “Aggers” Agnew, who’s been a commentator on the BBC’s Test Match Special programme for over 30 years. They discussed his extensive career covering the game, and dug into what the England team will be bringing to the three test series coming up in a couple of weeks. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 194: Celebrating the men's and women's success

2024-11-0540:07

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate both the men’s and women’s game. The discuss the Black Caps’ historic test series win over India, and are joined by White Fern Georgia Plimmer from the celebration tour after the Ferns took the WT20 title. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 193: Celebrating Santner's success

2024-10-3039:55

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate the success of Mitchell Santner in the second test against India and reflect on England’s loss in Pakistan. They also offer up their congratulations to the White Ferns for their achievements in the ODI series. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 192: Celebrating the weekend's success

2024-10-2246:57

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to celebrate the weekend’s success. It was cricket heaven for fans of the Black Caps and White Ferns, both finding triumph on the international stage. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 191: Lineup predictions for the Bengaluru test

2024-10-1439:49

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to give their predictions on the lineup for the Bengaluru test. They also pay tribute to Black Cap Brian Hastings who passed away last week, and celebrate the White Ferns’ success in reaching the semifinal of the WT20. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot: Options available for Southee's replacement

2024-10-0830:53

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator and writer Andrew Alderson to analyse the options available for Southee's replacement as Black Caps skipper, and how can the Black Caps turn around their performance against India? Plus, a lucrative pay increase for IPL contracted players. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 189: Reviewing the Sri Lanka tour failure

2024-10-0144:47

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the failure that was the Sri Lanka tour and discuss the changes that will be needed for the upcoming Indian tour. Plus, they pay tribute to a distinguished administrator who died this week. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 188: Reviewing the first Sri Lanka test

2024-09-2540:36

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the first test against Sri Lanka. Then, joined by Peter Holland, they offer some selection options for the second test in Galle, playing on the same surface as the first. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 187: Ish Sodhi's excitement for the upcoming season

2024-09-1837:13

This week on On The Front Foot, leg spinner Ish Sodhi joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to share his excitement for the upcoming season. Tim Southee also stopped by to give an insight into the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 186: Reflecting on a washed out test

2024-09-1439:55

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Garth Gallaway to reflect on a washed out test and assess the White Ferns team selected for the WT20 in Dubai. They also discussed whether or not the World Test Championship needs an overhaul. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 185: Nathan Smith celebrates his first Black Caps contract

2024-09-0641:22

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith as he celebrates his first Black Caps contract. Darryl Mitchell dropped by to chat his preparations for the test against Afghanistan, and the boys discuss the question of if Joe Root is England’s best batsman. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 184: The World Test Championship is in focus

2024-08-2843:04

This week on On The Front Foot Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are focusing their attention on the World Test Championship, as a number of test series give teams the opportunity to earn points on the road to the final. Also on the agenda is the White Ferns’ preparations for the Women’s WT20 in UAE, and some cricket history – a segment of cricket of humour with a slice of an after-dinner speech. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 183: Is it possible to fix the cricket calendar?

2024-08-2130:25

Today on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney dig into the World Cricketers Union’s desire to address the broken and unsustainable cricket calendar, which it says is confusing and chaotic. Do they have any chance? And, they talk about the onerous task our administrators face in trying to secure top players on a national contract. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 182: Assessing the Black Caps squad for subcontinent

2024-08-1447:25

This week on On The Front Foot it’s a reunion for the old commentary team as John Parker joins Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to assess the Black Caps squad for the subcontinent, and what conditions they’re set to face. Michael Bracewell also joins the boys, taking a look at this week’s 60-year test cricket milestone. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 181: The likely test team to face Afghanistan

2024-08-0736:27

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney reflect on the likely make up of the test team set to play Afghanistan in India. Plus, they’re joined by Garth Gallaway as they pay their respects to an England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, and remember one of the greats of the game, Bert Sutcliffe, 75 years on. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 180: Is cricket losing control of test players?

2024-07-3136:44

Is cricket losing control of its test cricketers? As fewer players are signing with NZC, former first class cricketer Peter Holland joins us to discuss the current problem, what kind of team is likely to play the test against Afghanistan and in India. Plus, will the current England side be tougher to beat in December than the side that last toured here? Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 179: Can the West Indies improve for their third test?

2024-07-2441:28

This week, the The West Indies showed a marked improvement at Trent Bridge - but can they extend it for the third test? Later, we discuss if there's a quick fix for the White Ferns ahead of their next world T20 in October, and who should be the next Black Caps bowling coach? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 178: Can the West Indies become competitive with England?

2024-07-1746:32

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discussed whether the West Indies improve enough to be competitive with England. Brian Lara thinks that Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to have played the game, what do the boys think? And, how can the White Ferns improve after the disastrous series in England? Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Front Foot Episode 177: Previewing the England tests

2024-07-1043:21

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by commentator Andrew Mason from Barbados to preview the test series in England. Plus, the Black Caps contract offers include a future pace bowling trio, and the White Ferns are struck with weather issues as they strive for a win in England. Your views welcome, send them to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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