Wrong End of the Stick - A Cricket Pod

We're back for our first in-person recording since before the pandemic! It's a short but sweet episode covering Ben Stokes' announced return for the Ashes Series and our first look at the ongoing T20 World cup.We also have some plans for the future to discussBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back to go through the Men's England Ashes squad which was announced this week, we talk about each player and give them our rating.We also talk about the phenomenal performance of record breaking Amy Hunter and we look forward to the new cricket game Cricket 22 which will be out next month.Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

In a very special episode we are delighted to welcome Melissa Story to the podcast!Melissa recently made her debut on the TMS commentary team as well as captaining Hursley Park CC to a league win, quite the season for someone at just 21 years old! She also happens to be super enthusiastic about cricket and one of the loveliest people you could wish to chat to!We talk about her cricketing journey so far, how she got into commentating and she shares some great tips for any aspiring commentators out there. We also talk about possible stars for the future, The Hundred and lots more!A massive thank you to Melissa for taking the time to speak to us!Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

The Hundred group stage is complete, we give our verdict on what we've seen so far, both on and off the field.We also look at the England vs India series and the issues England and Joe Root have faced, the batting collapses and captaincy questions that have arisen.We touch on Ben Stokes' recent announcement and what impact the pandemic mght have had on the mental health of players.We finish with a return to the Umpire Strikes Back!Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

So the much talked about new competition The Hundred launched this week and we give our first impressions and hopes for the future.We also have a whistle stop tour round some of the cricket we missed over the last few weeks including England vs New Zealand, the England India Women's Test and a County Cricket update.Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back previewing the upcoming England vs New Zealand series and make our predictions for what will come.We also catch up on the return to Sandpapergate and see why that is being talked about again!We also check in on the progress of Haseeb Hameed before the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenarios.Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back after a break and we're a little rusty so please bear with us through one of our patented chaotic episodes!We briefly touch on the new County Championship Season, new IPL, The Hundred and more!And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back taking a look at the talking points from the England India Series, from England collapses, the state of pitches, rotation policies and India just generally being better!We also catch up with news from The Hundred, new England coaches and funding coming cricket's way.And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back with a review of the England Sri Lanka Series and the India Australia series before looking ahead to England's tour of India and make our predictions for the series.We also look back at our clash on Cricket 19 (see the full game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arNOTSF_Fyo)And the Umpire Strikes Back is back with a double feature where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We dive headlong into the debates sparked by the Australia India Series - Are the cracks showing in the nice guy era of the Australians already?We also preview the England tour of Sri Lanka.And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We're back with the final episode of 2020!We talk about India's collapse in Australia, go through our cricketing Christmas wishlists and our aims for the new cricketing season.And the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

This week we enter the debate over England's secret code - is it in the spirit of the game? is it suitable for kids? does it make captains redundant? We answer all of your questions!We also talk about the cancelled tour and upcoming England fixturesAnd the Umpire Strikes Back is back where we challenge each other on unusual umpiring scenariosBuy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

This is our Umpire special and we are massively grateful to Jack Shantry (@JackShantry) for chatting about his umpiring career so far and the transition from player to umpire.We also launch a new feature The Umpire Strikes Back - where we become an umpire and have to rule on weird and wonderful scenarios that could come up.Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickGet in touch with us:IG/Twitter: @wrongendpodcastEmail: wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

We get into a debate about the future of cricket in the USA this week. Can it get a foothold against all of the other popular sports there?We're also talking IPL playoffs as we head towards the conclusion of the tournament!And of course Seamingly Stumped is back again, where we challenge each other on our knowledge of obscure cricket terminology!Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickHitwicket Superstars game: https://hitwicket.com/superstars/Get in touch with us:IG/Twitter @wrongendpodcastEmail wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA

In a bit of a mini re-launch we're back with a new logo, new merch (https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestick) but the same enthusiastic and uniformed approach to cricket!We getting even more into the IPL this week as well as being back with out usual features 2 Can Play that Game and of course, Seamingly Stumped!Buy some merch and help support the pod:https://teespring.com/stores/wrongendofthestickHitwicket Superstars game: https://hitwicket.com/superstars/Get in touch with us:IG/Twitter @wrongendpodcastEmail wrongendofthestick@hotmail.comtwitch.tv/wrongendofthestickYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NP1HhbSFjkASsdW6E0fSA