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The stories of those growing the game across the world. Inspiring passion. Hosts Daniel Beswick, Tim Cutler and Nick Skinner interview trailblazing players, coaches and administrators from Associate cricket and beyond in our weekly show, while bonus interviews and special episodes are released regularly. The trio also reflect on the ’week that was’ in the emerging cricket world, debating the issues affecting the game’s global growth. ”Big Innings” is a new USA-focused regular show on the EC Channel led by Nate Hays and Amman Patel. Emerging Cricket is an independent collective of volunteers providing independent coverage of Associate cricket and beyond. From as little as US$2 a month you can support us in our efforts to inspire passion to grow the game. Find out more at patreon.com/EmergingCricket!
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Following our interview with the ACF's Paul Sinclair, Nick Skinner talks to Dr. Liz Hanna in more detail on some of the science around climate change and the implications for player health as the planet warms. Dr. Hanna is Honorary Senior Fellow at the ANU's Climate Change Institute, as well as Co-Chair of the Environmental Health Working Group in the World Federation of Public Health Associations.
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Hope you like cricket, because there is plenty of it! We preview upcoming League 2 action to come, African T20WC qualifying and discuss the infinitesimal figures denying Vanuatu a spot through to the next T20WC Qualifier PLUS we talk to Paul Sinclair on climate change's effect on cricket.
Some resources from Paul and the ACF:
More information on the UN's Sports for Climate Action initiative.
More information on the impact of climate change on cricket.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
In a special #ECPod, the boys are joined by former Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai. Shafiq sheds light on the current political happenings in the country, and outlines the immediate future of Afghan cricket during the uncertainty.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
It's a #ECPod double act this week, with two shows! Nick and Bes wrap up the recent Europe Qualifier where Scotland prevailed, and review Thailand's T20I series win over Zimbabwe. We also look at Sweden's series with Norway, where Nick thinks we may have seen a first in the women's T20I game!
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
The 2019 Men's World Cup-winning fast bowler, Liam Plunkett has announced that he will be relocating permanently from the UK to the USA where he has signed a contract with Major League Cricket.
EC USA Correspondent Nate Hays talks to Plunkett about the reasons behind the move, and asks him about his future in the game, as well as what he sees on the horizon for cricket in the United States and beyond.
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Huge week in the emerging game! Bes and Nick tackle stories from all over the world, with a Europe T20WC Qualifier beginning, Thailand on tour, changes to the U19 Cricket World Cup, and a number of Associate players making waves across cricket's domestic leagues!
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Full episode on Patreon! Nick speaks to EC's Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall about the weekend's upcoming action at the pointy end of the Dutch domestic season. There's the T20 semis and grand final, as well Topklasse semi-finals - though a cloud hangs over the Topklasse matches with some acrimonious drama over an alleged incident of racial abuse on the field.
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
The boys run the magnifying glass over the First Round T20WC groups (and the finishing spot technicalities), before discussing Namibia's chances after obliterating a Zimbabwean Emerging Team at home.
Bes wraps the news before Nick sits down with Tristan Lavalette of Forbes to discuss ICC politics.
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
As the Olympics draws to a close, the ICC has put forward its bid to be included in all the fun, and Bes, Nick and Tim discuss its chances. The boys look at Thailand's bold bid to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, wrap news, plus hear again from Germany all-rounder Anuradha Doddaballapur!
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
With Bes again putting in the long hours with Olympics coverage, Tim and Nick return to discuss results from the recent women's T20 series between Ireland and the Netherlands, and from Bermuda's annual 2-day Cup Match festival. There's also a look back on the career of the retiring Paras Khadka, the cornerstone of Nepali cricket for the better part of two decades. Then, it's a news update and Nishadh Rego joins Nick for the first half of our interview with the German women's captain, Anuradha Doddaballapur.