A review of the first Ashes test match. England's aggressive Bazball approach, shown up by a special Travis Head knock. Breaking down the 1st test match and how the rest of the series looks.

Intro 00:00-01:25

Were England overhyped and overcooked for the 1st test? 01:25-03:27

England's new age test cricket vs Aussies classical test cricket? 03:27-06:10

England not ruthless? Or Australian excellence? 06:10-10:00

Why did England look so undercooked? 10:00-13:02

Did Australia just realise their best line-up? 13:02-14:45

'It's the hope that kills you' 14:45-17:36

Should England have sent batters to the extra warm up game? 17:36-20:59

Is a big gap between tests matches, a good or bad thing for England? 20:25-22:45

What will Australia's squad look like? 22:45-23:37

Hoping for a more competitive next 4 tests. 23:37-25:57

A county chat episode all about the Ashes, with special guest Liam Before Wicket. A discussion about all the major talking points moving into the Ashes in Australia this November and December. A huge episode before one of the most highly anticipated series in a long time.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:02 Thoughts on the England squad 01:02-04:59 The Ollie Robinson dilemma

04:59-10:19 Brook replacing Pope as vice-captain

10:19-12:05 Bethell a superstar but where should he bat?

12:05-13:58 England's ashes prep and what is the England Lions now?

13:58-16:50 How England Lions selection criteria will effect county champ performers (no room for late developers)

16:50-21:13 English vs Australian differing mindsets on national selection

21:13-29:54 Pat Cummins missing in the 1st test how big of an impact?

29:54-34:30 Smith vs Cummins who's the real captain (and should be allowed)?

34:30-38:26 Australian selection and the batting order what will their team look like?

38:26-44:41 England's batting line up consistency vs Australia's inconsistency

44:41-48:49 Aussie pitches and what that will mean for England's selection

48:49-57:12 England's spinner debate and looking back to the success of 2010-11 57:12-01:02:00 Is the series as simple as how England's batting does against Australia bowling?

01:02:00-01:06:43 India series this summer a perfect preparation for the Ashes? 01:06:43-01:07:40 England and the moral victory where did it come from?

01:07:40-01:08:45 Did 2023 ashes make for a particularly heated build-up for this series? 01:08:45-01:12:40

Hoping for a feisty ashes and plenty of stump mic moments 01:12:40-01:15:40

Outro 01:15:40-01:16:23

The County Chat tackles a mid season review of division 1, diving into the stats and the players who have stood out in the first half of the year. Checking out the teams that might be looking good or struggling, finally finishing with a team of the season so far at the end of the episode.

The County Chat talks to Michael Booth, all about his unique cricketing life starting in Zimbabwe to South Africa to playing for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Hear all about his story and life, in the newest episode of in Conversation with.

Picking out 5 players who had particularly remarkable seasons in 2025. With a specific look at breakout players, who made massive strides forward both in just their performance and their reputation within English cricket

Intro 00:00-01:27

George Hill 01:27-04:20

James Coles 04:20-07:50

Ben Kellaway 07:50-11:45

Rehan Ahmed 11:45-15:12

Saif Zaib 15:12-19:21

Outro 19:21-20:50

One of the most talked about topics in the English cricket world, has a massive update. The heads of the counties have voted to get rid of the Kookaburra ball for county championship in future years. A big talking point of the last 4 years in English cricket, comes to an abrupt end. The County Chat discusses the pros and cons of it whilst it was in use, but also the future ramifications it has on English cricket.

The County Chat dives into England's ashes squads, both England Lions and the full England squad. A discussion of who may have been unlucky to miss out, following excellent domestic seasons. Further discussion on where the county championship now falls into international selection, with a squad which lacks many consistent performers from the English domestic circuit.

00:00-01:28 Introduction

01:28-02:53 England Lions squad overview

02:53-06:30 The dwindling role of county champ performance in England selection

06:30-10:14 Analysis on selected players

10:14-14:05 The disconnect between county cricket and English international cricket

14:05-20:06 The County Chat's alternative Lions squad

20:06-27:02 Final Thoughts on selection criteria

The second episode of in conversation with, a County Chat with Sussex pro and ex England U-19 star, Bertie Foreman. Covering all things from his career past that has shaped him, and all things English cricket, with an eye to the upcoming Ashes series.

A quick episode with all the storylines and jeopardy around the final 3 games of the county championship season: promotion, relegation and titles to be won! But by who?

The County Chat and Omkar Khot, have a conversation about all that is contemporary in English cricket. From the beauty of the county championship, to the troubles it faces in the future. A look at the schedule of English summer's and how changes the fandom of county cricket. Discussion's over where the county championship falls in the production of future England players, specifically before the 2025 ashes.

The County Chat talks about how the County Championship division 2 season is going, comparing to the pre season predictions made and naming his team of the season so far.

A full deep dive into the 2nd test match, dissecting all that happened in Brisbane to leave Australia 2-0 up in the series.

Timestamps (chapters)

00:00-01:39 - Intro

01:39-04:25 - Joe Root’s 100 relief and bazballs’ batting

04:25-08:42 - Test match review where was it won and lost?

08:42-11:20 - Will Jacks inclusion over Bashir a positive to take? Have England got their selections right?

11:20-17:15 How Australia are 2-0 up and their bold selection of Neser

17:15-18:32 How England could learn from Australian selection policy.

18:32-19:20 How dropping Nathan Lyon was so brave in such a big series

19:20-23:47 Last comments on how Australia won in Brisbane

23:47-24:42 Outro and new vids coming!

Liam Before Wicket and I discuss the Ashes two test matches in, as England fans we review the first two tests and look to see if there is any optimism to take for the next three. As English fans we discuss all the things that went wrong with the first two tests, as well as all things wrong with England cricket in a wider sense. As well as how Australia’s dominance often feels inevitable in tours of the country and why that often happens.

Chapters

00:00- 02:32- Intro and intro chat

02:32-06:05 - Any potential optimism as England fans?

06:05-13:05 The bizarre Bashir situation and England’s general spin problems 13:05-20:00 England’s loyalty to players, a long term problem?

20:00-33:18 Is England’s bowling group good enough to win test matches in Aus?

33:18-36:15 Does the squad selection show systemic issues with England’s pathways for talent?

36:15-41:40 What have Australia done well to be 2-0 after 2 tests?

41:40-43:50 Where are England’s match winners for the future?

43:50-47:08 What will Australia’s XI look at Adelaide and beyond?

47:08-51:06 Is the Adelaide surface just what England need?

51:06-58:27 What England players would you like to get a chance in the next 3 tests?

58:27-58:51 Outro and thanks for watching!

The ashes are over and Australia have won 4-1. A predictable result, but plenty to reflect on with lots of off the field problems and general frustration from England fans on the product that was produced down in Australia. Especially given the financial aspect of English fans travelling down under. A lack of planning? Far too loose on and off the field? And where does England cricket go now? All discussed in this video.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:42

Will England have a regime change 00:42-06:20

Australia’s home dominance and how they won the Ashes 06:20-09:25

Australian cricket summer and free view test cricket - a game changer? 09:25-13:15

Drop in wickets and the future of Australian test wickets 13:15-17:08

Was Perth day 2 the moment England lost the test series? 17:08-22:30

The standout players of the series 22:30-27:24

Ashes captaincy comparison 27:24-32:22

Luke Wright steps down as the ECB's chief selector, time to discuss who might replace him and why the emphasis must be on a change in selection mindset to harness the psychological skills and mentality that has hallmarked the Bazball era. This video talks all about where England's cricket red ball team must go to start challenging for World Test Championships, rather than attempting to be the most entertaining test match team.

Chapters

Intro and Rob Key’s goodbyes to Luke Wright (the head that has rolled) 00:00-03:10

Does the next selector need to be ying to McCullum’s yang? 03:10-07:05

Why England’s performance down under means more systemic issues must be addressed 07:05-11:27

What has been McCullum’s best skill? His coaching of mentality and his star pupil in Joe Root, is that the blueprint for selection going forward? 11:27-13:09

Why Hameed replacing Crawley would be a start in a new era of selection policy for Bazball 13:09-16:24

How England must also be aware of Ben Stokes’ career arc and who will come next as captain? 16:24-18:38

How having a more diverse selection policy will lead to better talent identification in years to come but how Luke Wright et al must get credit for players like Bethell 18:38-22:11

What England should learn from Australia’s selection policy and other international teams 22:11-24:31

Why I think Hameed is a perfect example of a player who can redefine this era of selection. 24:31-27:03

Cook and Stewart examples of a more alternative and old school approach to test cricket 27:03-29:59

Outro 29:59-30:25

Sussex Cricket have been bailed out by the ECB, this video discusses how this happened and what it means for county cricket in a wider sense. A discussion of the Leonard Curtis Financial report, and what this shows is the systemic faults within the County Cricket system and its financial viability going forward.

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. The first episode covers Kent, after a poor 2025 how will the Canterbury based side look for 2026 and who will be their standout players.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-02:20

Team Overlook and look back to 2025 02:20-13:30

A look at 2025 statistics for Kent 13:30-18:05

Standout player and Potential Star Performer 18:05-20:46

First Day XI/2026 predicted finished 20:46-25:01

Outro 25:01-25:49

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. With that the second episode is Northamptonshire, covering the county and all their strengths and weaknesses with a brief review of the 2025 season.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:45

Team Overlook and look back to 2025 00:45-11:50

Standout player and Potential Star Performer 11:50-13:47

A look at 2025 statistics for Northants 13:47-17:39

First Day XI/2026 predicted finished 17:39-21:15

Outro 21:15-22:11

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In the third episode we cover Gloucestershire, who following a tough off-season, with lots of players leaving will hope for some improvement following 2025.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-2:12

Team Overlook and look back at 2025 2:12-12:50

Standout player and potential star performer 12:50-16:27

A look back at Gloucestershire’s 2025 statistics 16:27-20:00

Bowling problems for Gloucestershire 20:00-21:57

Potential first day lineup and 2026 predicted finish 21:57-27:59

Outro 27:59-29:03

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In the fourth episode we cover the red rose county of Lancashire, one of the largest counties in England currently languishing in Division 2. We look at their team for 2026 and review their 2025 season, looking forward to how they may perform.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-1:29

Team Overlook and look back at 2025 1:29-10:30

Standout player and potential star performer 10:30-13:45

A look back at Lancashire’s 2025 statistics 13:45-18:55

Lancashire’s strength in depth and Mitch Perry’s strong season 18:55-20:47

Potential first day lineup and 2026 predicted finish 20:47-25:46

Outro 25:46-27:19

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In the fifth episode we cover Middlesex, the county that has the MCC as their landlords still are languishing in Division 2. Middlesex will be fighting tooth and nail to be back in Division 1 next year, The County Chat discusses what needs to happen for that to be the case and what might stand in their way.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-2:45

Team overlook and a look back at 2025 2:45-14:15

Standout player and potential star performer 14:15-18:58

A look back at 2025 statistics 18:58-22:30

Ryan higgins’ role and will that change? 22:30-24:20

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 24:20-28:35

Outro 28:35-29:41

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Following a shock relegation from division 1 of the County Championship, Durham will look to right that with a promotion push right away in 2026.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:10
Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:10-15:20
Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 15:20-19:05
A look back at Durham’s 2025 statistics 19:05-24:30
Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 24:30-29:38

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In episode seven, we cover Worcestershire the first of the relegated teams from last year's division 1, after what was a very tough 2025 Worcestershire will hope to turn it around this year and get promotion straight back to division 1.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:34

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:34-10:38

Standout player and potential star performer 10:38-15:01

A look back at Worcestershire’s 2025 statistics 15:01-18:50

Worcestershire’s home conditions and the effect that has on stats 18:50-20:10

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 20:10-25:30

Outro 25:30-28:39

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. In the sixth episode we cover Derbyshire, after a great season and a near promotion to Division 1, Derbyshire will be looking to go one step further in 2026.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:05

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:05-12:28

Standout player and potential star performer 12:28-16:15

A look back at Derbyshire’s 2025 statistics 16:15-20:55

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 20:55-25:53

Outro 25:53-26:35

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Glamorgan 2nd place finishers in County Championship Division 2 in 2025, will be in division 1 in 2026. Having lost their captain from that season, Glamorgan will be underdogs going into the 2026 season.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:38

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:38-16:10

Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 16:10-22:35

A look back at Glamorgan’s 2025 statistics 22:35-26:19

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 26:19-31:45

Final thoughts and outro 31:45-34:01

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Hampshire having narrowly avoided relegation in 2025 Hampshire will hope not to be on the verge in 2026, Hampshire will need their highly touted youngsters to start dominating this year.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:09

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:09-14:06

Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 14:06-19:25

A look back at Hampshire’s 2025 statistics 19:25-24:31

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 24:31-30:06

Final thoughts and outro 30:06-32:09

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Leicestershire, following a dominant title winning campaign in 2025 the foxes will be looking to make the move to division 1 stick.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:30

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:30-15:13

Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 15:13-20:18

A look back at Leicestershire’s 2025 statistics 20:18-27:20

Leicestershire vs Glamorgan two opposite ways to get promotion 27:20-28:30

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 28:30-31:50

Final thoughts and outro 31:50-33:53

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. After a heroic victory on the last day to stay up in 2025, the white rose county will look to solidify their place in division 1 more in 2026.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:00

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:00-12:09

Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 12:09-18:05

A look back at Yorkshire's 2025 statistics 18:05-25:44

Potential first day XI/ 2026 predicted finish 25:44-30:22

Final thoughts and outro 30:22-31:46

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Essex flirted with relegation danger before a superb finish to the season left them mid-table. With a well stacked team for 2026, and excellent overseas signed for the year, Essex will hope to return to title contention.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:15

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:15-14:05

Standout player for 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 14:05-19:51

A look back at Essex's 2025 statistics 19:51-25:29

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 25:29-29:22

Final thoughts and outro 29:22-31:22

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. The bears had a 'mid' year having finished 5th, they were a side who struggled to win many matches, but also didn't lose too many. With some new signings and a returning club legend, Warwickshire might be looking up not down in 2026.The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. The bears had a 'mid' year having finished 5th, they were a side who struggled to win many matches, but also didn't lose too many. With some new signings and a returning club legend, Warwickshire might be looking up not down in 2026.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:50

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 00:50-17:37

Standout player from 2025 and potential star performer from 2026 17:37-21:58

A look back at Warwickshire's 2025 statistics 21:58-28:16

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 28:16-32:25

Final thoughts and outro 32:25-34:06

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Sussex had an altogether successful season during 2025, following promotion in 2024 the club established themselves in the first division with a 4th placed finish. After a tumultuous winter whereby the club was bailed out by the ECB, and an announcement of a new captain in 2026, can Sussex keep the positive momentum from the last few years?

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:47

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:47-20:15

Standout player from 2025 and potential star performer from 2026 20:15-24:45

A look back at Sussex’s 2025 statistics 24:45-28:50

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 28:50-34:54

Final thoughts and outro 34:54-36:26

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Somerset finished in 3rd place last year, not in the title race but also away from the mid-table. Will the south-west county join the title fray or slide down the table in 2026?

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:05

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:05-15:17

Standout player from 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 15:17-19:35

A look back at Somerset’s 2025 statistics 19:35-25:04

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 25:04-30:04

Final thoughts and outro 30:04-31:09

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Nottinghamshire were those winners of division 1 in 2025, their first title since 2010. The outlaws were superb with both bat and ball throughout the season, and toppled a great Surrey side to secure the title, but can they repeat that feat in 2026?

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:38

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:38-13:48

Standout player from 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 13:48-19:33

A look back at Nottinghamshire 2025 statistics 19:33-25:55

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 25:55-30:18

Final thoughts and outro 30:18-31:23

The County Chat previews all the county teams for the upcoming season, starting from last place finishers in division 2 all the way through to the division 1 winners from 2025. Surrey narrowly fell short of a rare feat of a quin-peat of the county championship in 2025, with arguably the deepest and strongest squad in the country, the Oval based county will be looking to win another county championship and solidify their dominance of the County Championship in the 2020s.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:08

Team overlook for 2026 and a look back at 2025 01:08-14:25

Standout player from 2025 and potential star performer for 2026 14:25-20:20

A look back at Surrey’s 2025 statistics 20:20-26:48

Predicted first day XI and predicted finish in 2026 26:48-33:11

Final thoughts and outro 33:11-34:18

The first two weeks of the County Championship are in the books, we discuss all that happened and the standout players from Division 1 in that time. The County Chat dissects the first two weeks play, to see if any trends have appeared and picking out the best players from the start of the season.

ChaptersIntro 00:00-01:29

Results round up 01:29-09:25

County championship news 09:25-17:08

Standout team in game week 1 and 2 17:08-20:04

Standout players for game week 1 and 2 20:04-27:18

The County Chat XII 27:18-38:20

Outro 38:20-39:11

The first two weeks of the County Championship are in the books, we discuss all that happened and the standout players from Division 2 in that time. The County Chat dissects the first two weeks play, to see if any trends have appeared and picking out the best players from the start of the season.Chapters

Intro 00:00-01:8

Results round up 01:18-09:30

Standout team in game week 1 and 2 09:30-11:55

County championship news 11:55-17:25

Standout players for game week 1 and 2 17:25-23:07

The County Chat XII(I) 23:07-32:02

Final thoughts and outro 32:02-33:15

The County Chat update show returns, talking about all the major talking points from the last two weeks of action! News from the past few weeks, standout teams and players and much more!

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:31

County Championship news 00:31-09:10

Results roundup 09:10-12:50

Standout team in game week 3 and 4 12:50-14:33

Standout players for game week 3 and 4 14:33-18:27

The County Chat XII 18:27-28:38

Final thoughts and outro 28:38-29:28

A look into the major talking points from the last two week of County Championship division 2 action.

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:46

County Championship news 00:46-10:01

Results Roundup 10:01-16:45

Standout team for game week 3 and 4 16:45-19:34

Standout players for game week 3 and 4 19:34-23:57

The County Chat XII 23:57-32:05

Final Thoughts and outro 32:05-33:09

With Marcus North confirmed in his head selector role, the England test match squad has been announced for the 1st test against New Zealand this summer. We discuss if this is a change in the right direction? Or if it is just more of the same from the Bazball brigade? Key talking points of players who have come and gone and what this means for this summer.

Chapters Intro and squad list 00:00-01:04

Initial thoughts and the big changes 01:04-04:05

What this squad signifies in relation to the 'new bazball' 04:05-11:50

What I'd change in the squad 11:50-14:59

This test match squads - 2026 county champ stats 14:59-28:57

Final thoughts and outro 28:57-32:03

The county cricket update show returns, for weeks 5&6 catch up on all the latest in the county championship division 1! With news, match round ups, standout teams and players and the County Chat XII!

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:51

County Championship news 00:51-09:20

Standout team in division 1 09:20-11:51

Results roundup 11:51-17:15

Standout players in division 1 17:15-23:26

The County Chat XII 23:26-33:40

Final thoughts and outro 33:40-34:33

The county cricket update show returns, for weeks 5&6 catch up on all the latest in the county championship division 2! With news, match round ups, standout teams and players and the County Chat XII!

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:49

County Championship news 00:49-03:55

Results roundup 03:55-08:58

Standout team for Division 2 in recent weeks 08:58-12:07

Standout players for Division 2 in recent weeks 12:07-18:01

County Chat XII 18:01-27:09

Final Thoughts and Outro 27:09-28:12

A full review of the 1st test of the England summer, and all the drama that has surrounded the days following it. As Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, despite a 12pm curfew imposed, were involved in an incident in the early hours of the morning including a Saracens rugby player. This pod is a full discussion into everything this represents for the English cricket team, following a poor 18 months prior.

Chapters

Intro and updates 00:00-02:31

1st test recap 02:31-07:27

Does England cricket have a drinking culture? 07:27-17:40

England's test match captaincy future 17:40-23:31

How this all is indicative of England cricket's laissez faire approach 23:31-27:04

Total round up of the situation 27:04-30:09

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The county cricket update show returns, for weeks 7&8 catch up on all the latest in the county championship division 1! With news, match round ups, standout teams and players and the County Chat XII!

Chapters

Intro 00:00-00:44

General News 00:44-05:32

Results Roundup 05:32-12:27

Standout team in Division 1 12:27-14:26

Standout players inn Division 1 14:26-19:52

The County Chat XII 19:52-32:45

Final thoughts and outro 32:45-33:22