My final match report of my first season in the press box. It has been a joy! noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

So it's Hampshire v Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup final on Sunday. In case anyone has missed it, here's my report of how Lancashire won their semi final yesterday. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New episode out this morning with Glamorgan's Eve Jackson previewing the Tier 2 One Day Cup final. open.spotify.com/episode/6prT...

My thoughts from today's semifinal in sunny Cardiff. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Germany lose to Netherlands in their final match of the tour, but have shown tremendous progress over the last week. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

The story of how Harold Larwood's great great niece helped Italy defeat Germany today. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Ireland v Germany match report. Amy Hunter: teenage record breaker. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Match report on Netherlands v Germany today. Spoiler: it was not a close game noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

An article I wrote after yesterday's eliminator game about Issy Wong's sausage roll inspired performance. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Yorkshire await Middlesex in the Division 2 Vitality Blast final. Here's a report on how Middlesex got there. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Who should be in and who should be out of the 2025 World Cup squad? After England's final ODI of the summer and 10 weeks until the World Cup begins, here are my thoughts... noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Here's my report on yesterday's game and the general state of England's ODI team as they prepare for the world cup. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Bonus episode out now. 100 years of Gunnersbury Cricket Club. It was a lot of fun putting this documentary together. open.spotify.com/episode/4XFq...

New episode out today. And watch out for a special bonus episode tomorrow. open.spotify.com/episode/4BFx...

Match report from New Road as a star is born at Worcester today. Caitlin Baker-Smith: remember the name! noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New article as England prepare to play their final T20 game of 2025. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New episode out now with lots of chat about how India's fielding restricted England so effectively at Old Trafford. open.spotify.com/episode/61O0...

Preview article for this evening's match between England and India. Why do England play so few matches in the north? noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New episode out today with the wonderful Maddie Ward open.spotify.com/episode/3a7t...

Fascinating interview with Birmingham Bears' Millie Taylor about moving to the Midlands and being a mirror image twin. open.spotify.com/episode/3qiD...

New podcast episode out this morning. open.spotify.com/episode/53fc...

Decided to not do GCSE marking for the whole of today and instead had a very good afternoon at Edgbaston. Bears' batting: fragile but deep. Charis Pavely: potential 2026 World Cup star. Esmae MacGregor: best bowler in the Blast. Read all about it: noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Here are some thoughts on the ODI series V West Indies and a theory why they make it so difficult to access the car park at Grace Road. 👑🅿️

Some thoughts on the back of the first ODI of the Edwards era. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New podcast episode out now. T20 County Cup Finals Day review. What does success look like for England and for West Indies in the ODI series? Is Alice Capsey undropable? (Because whenever she gets dropped she gets an immediate recall). Plus Izzy Patel interview. open.spotify.com/episode/6mGV...

A tournament review, with splendidly constructed wall-chart graphics and a match report for the final. In summary: the One Day County Cup is one of the best ideas the ECB has had. So why don't they tell anyone about it? noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Lancashire post a huge 172/6, including 37 from the last 3 overs. Tilly Kesteven: remember the name!

Slight delay whilst watching the T20 county cup final? Why not read the report of the second semifinal? noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Rain has caused a delay in Taunton. Lancashire 58/0 after 7 overs. Tilly Kesteven is playing very well - she is making up for her first innings 💎 🦆

The Blaze scored 86/8 after 16 overs. Lancashire require 90 (DLS) from 16 overs to qualify for tonight's final.

Match report as Surrey progress to this evening's final. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Bears somewhat fortunate to get to 133/9 after 20 overs. Some judicious batting from Davis & Sure Kumar in the middle overs gave them a respectable score. One senses that Surrey will chase it down with plenty to spare. However, dark clouds are approaching...

Reflections on a bright start to a new era at Canterbury last night. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

What a lovely day I had in Brecon yesterday! Here is the match report of Glamorgan V Lancashire in the T20 County Cup. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Emma Lamb and Fi Morris steered Lancashire to a comfortable win in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Edgbaston yesterday. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Read here about Somerset's victory against Warwickshire. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Read all about it! Two more match reports from this busy weekend: Surrey V Warwickshire and Shropshire V Norfolk noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post... noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

Read my report from yesterday's thrilling tier 2 clash between Worcestershire and Sussex. noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post...

New episode out. Get the full inside story of the Manchester Marathon. Review of One Day Cup so far. Are Hampshire the new Vipers? Will Essex manage to score more than 184? Polly and I rejoice in the great weather for cricket (but not so good for marathon running). open.spotify.com/episode/3d2c...

Nothing quite like walking barefoot across the sands to Lindisfarne. But didn't expect to also wade up to my hips in chilly water. All great preparation for next week's Manchester marathon. Please donate to the Cricketers' Trust by sponsoring us!

Here is the souvenir album for this year. Much love and appreciation to the creative genius behind it @pollystarkie.bsky.social .Have a great season everyone!

A new season is about to dawn. This week on the pod: full season preview, wild predictions for winners of the 3 trophies, launch of the souvenir album, more pleading for marathon sponsorship and a look at Tier 2 with Kent's Sydney Gorham. open.spotify.com/episode/1565...

We did enjoyed putting this together again this year. If any counties want to do any last minute unveiling of players, could you do it before we publish on Friday please!

New episode out now. The new season is only 12 days away. But are we ready for the Manchester Marathon (only 16 days away)? And what is the secret of Scotland's success? open.spotify.com/episode/3zHF...

On 27 April Polly and I are running the Manchester Marathon (Yes that's 26.2 miles or 42.1km) to raise money for the Cricketers'Trust. Please click on the link to read our story and donate. www.justgiving.com/campaign/pol...

Lots of Lottie talk on this week's pod. Plus a fascinating interview with Chloe Hill about her decision to step away from professional cricket and join Tier 2 Worcestershire. open.spotify.com/episode/0mu3...

Should Charlotte Edwards be the new England coach? Maybe gain some insights by listening to her interview with us on our Christmas Eve episode of 2021. She reveals her favourite Christmas dinner items and songs as well as the story of her career. www.youtube.com/watch?v=icbb...

What next for England after a tumultuous week of sackings? Some wild speculation, fanciful imaginings and even some calm, fact based reason on this week's episode. open.spotify.com/episode/1u4g...

New episode out. Should England try to appoint the most successful coach in the history of domestic and franchise cricket as their women's Head Coach, someone who has said that she is interested in the job and who has just won another trophy? Or should we not bother? open.spotify.com/episode/2pIa...

New episode out today featuring lots of marathon training talk and the key questions, "What is Jon Lewis's area of expertise?" and "Which Jon Lewis are we talking about anyway?" open.spotify.com/episode/5BRI...