In which, Jules, Mark, Sue and Brian are joined by special guest Liam Burnell, Sports Psychologist at Mindflick (https://mindflick.co.uk/) to share his experience of cricket scoring and offer some tips for scorers on how to stay positive and look after each other in the scorebox. Liam talks about team dynamics, building confidence, creating a rapport with other officials, performance mode, scorers are athletes, support networks, resilience, mind sets, perspective, 7-second cure, the s...

In which, Jules, Brian, Mark (welcome back) and Sue are joined by guests Helen Hyde and Andy Lynch to talk predominantly about the mentoring and support of our scoring colleagues. It wouldn't be CSU if we didn't get distracted along the way, and although there is no mention of cake, you will hear reference to roving scorers, media scorers, quizzing scorers, cross pollination, fielding positions and we ask 'Can Andy count to three?' and just what was he doing in the toilets at the Home of Cri...

In which, Sue, Jules and Brian are joined by guests Lin Martin, Rod Cole and Mike Turner to talk about the return in the UK of women's cricket to Professional County Clubs rather than regional franchises. The discussion pondered the issue of 'to travel or not to travel', celebrated scorers getting medals at the recent Women's County Cup Final and discovered the 'romance of cricket'. As usual the conversation diverged into batters being Timed Out, Double Retirements, both batters with runners...

In which, Sue, Jules and Brian are joined by a plethora of scoreboard operators to contrast how scoring differs when operating a scoreboard.Covered by the discussions are: Fancy scoreboards/replay screens at club level; Magic tricks to make rain go away; Kiss cam; How boards are driven; When to play replays; Pre-match nerves; Scoring priorities; Out of season preparation; Alternative uses for a scoreboard; Scoreboarders' helpline; Scorers names on scoreboards; Manual scoreboards; High drama a...

In which, Sue, Jules and Brian are joined by guest Richard Isaacs to talk about providing statistics for cricket commentators and in particular the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA in June 2024.Along the way the quartet discuss: disability cricket at Lord's; the Vatican v the Bishop's Conference; providing broadcast statistics; maintaining personal well being while working from home; scorers in the corner; working as a team; scoring as the best job in the world; statistical ...

In which Julia Farman and Tom Rogers talk about their experience of scoring at The Oval (in London) on Refugee Day 2024. Also mentioned are: Streatham & Marlborough CC; Displaying milestones; Refugee cricket; Publishing players' names and images; Play-Cricket display names; Registering players; Merging players on Play-Cricket; Asking permission; Scoreboard operators.There must be a serious lack of cake at The Oval, as it doesn't get a single mention in this episode!Thank you to Tom for be...

In which Sue welcomes you to 2024 and Mark chats with Andy Nott about using cameras while scoring for the MCC.There's an abundance of technical terms and who knew that camera poles, battery packs, wireless point to point links and multiple tripods would become standard equipment for scorers? There's a shout out to some stunning locations but also some remote (resourceless) places. What do you do on encountering a flimsy sightscreen or when your memory goes? I can't quite remember the answer t...

In which Brian, Jules and Sue catch up after the 2023 season and chat mainly about food and beverages with a little bit of cricket scoring between bites.Cropping up in conversation you will find: regular stewards; grounds that can be circumnavigated; the price of tea; gypsy tart watch; the Village Knock Out Final; the Milk Tray man (other chocolates are available); handing round scoring devices; paper versus scoring app; chasing the sun; hello to Rory from Durban (SA); scoring in ...

In which Sue, Brian and Jules talk to Paul Toplis, Paul Stubbs and Carol Hughes about scoring visually impaired (VI) cricket at the 2023 International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham.Cropping up in our conversation were a vicars/priests team, runners, Hit Wicket dismissals, underarm bowling, more runners, being quiet, balls with ball bearings in, an all run 5, batters at the wrong ends, helpful shirt numbers, paper backups and did I mention runners?In a radical c...

In which Jules, Sue and Brian apologise for the gap between episode 36 and 37 and talk to Mike Turner, Izzy Howe and Andy Lynch about scoring the men's and women's Ashes series in Summer 2023. During the discussion they get side-tracked by scorebox camaraderie, extra strong mints, moving scoreboxes, red light bulbs, DRS, 'The Book', top and bottom scoring, scorebox catering and of course cake (well chocolate gateaux). Much pondering is done over when a batter is deemed out, time-wise ...Twitt...

A Commonwealth Games special in which Jules, Sue, Heather and Clair discuss booking ice baths, Box style paper scoresheets, new pens, teamwork, Smudger alerts, long names, chaotic modes of dismissal, spotters, new trainers required, paper backups for paper scoring, unexpected items in the baggage area, scorers' medals and who are all these people in the scorebox?Apologies to Mark and Brian for the all female cast with the exception of an interview with broadcast scorers, Anil Meher and ...

In which Jules, Mark and Sue discuss scorer training, Ask the Scorer, less cake, pairs scoring, disappearing dismissals, the filming of MCC Secretary matches, attendance at County Championship matches and potpourri.Sue goes through the main scoring features of the updates to Play Cricket Scorer Professional including a new feature to enter scorecard information without scoring ball-by-ball and the ability to cope with 7 Super Overs in a Tied match!Question Asked: How do you record penalty run...

In which Mark, Brian and Sue enlist the help of Luke Hearn (Shepherds Bush CC) and James Shadwell (Potterne CC) to talk around the controversial subject of using cameras while scoring, to live stream your cricket. In amongst the usual chatter they attempt to answer last episode's question of 'Who should be operating the camera?' as well as discussing live stream sponsorship, cameras on poles, paper or no paper and the perils of boundary microphones.To get the definitive answer on ...

In which Sue, Brian, Jules and Mark discuss large numbers of runs per delivery, who is on strike, the Ashes, Run Out fielders, First Class cricket's 250th anniversary, where the Laws of Cricket were written, how to pronounce 'Broadhalfpenny', scorer recognition, singers with the same name as New Zealand batsmen and 47, 282 overs remaining.They attempt to answer last week's question of what to record when there's 1 required to win and a Hit Wicket dismissal occurs off a Wide and they pos...

In which Jules, Brian and Sue discuss, MCC cricket tours, counting in Spanish, German and Italian, the rain in Spain, off spin in a Power Play, German women's cricket, scorer training in the UK, standing on your stumps on a Wide delivery, asking batters how they were out, scorers v statisticians and did Ocean Drive (sorry Grove) win or tie?End of episode stats question: Who is the only female professional cricketer to have scored a century in Test, ODI and international T20 cricket?Twitter: @...

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue do their best to create a podcast without producer Luke and discuss The Hundred, scoreboard layouts, The Hundred, Women's cricket, The Hundred, scoreboard operation, The Hundred, top and bottom sheets, The Hundred and and just in case you missed it, the 16.4.Instead of an interview this week, the team discuss what 'The Hundred' is and share their experiences of working in this brand new format of cricket.Twitter: @cricketscorers1Email: cricketscorersuntalli...

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss Oxbridge, Ladies 100, County Cricket trials 'normal' cricket, the Oval, great take up for scorer training, the importance of taking paper back ups, Jules gets her 1st Class County Cap, different paces of cricket, when numbers don't always help, Sovereign Cup, smudge watch, handle ball, Old Merchant Taylors/Sailers, Brian's favourite umpire, Play Cricket Scorer App Vs. Pro, and Happy Birthday CSU!Questions Asked: Should wides in PCS Pro be counted as...

In which Brian, Mark and Sue discuss records broken, timed breaks in play, over rates, Second XI, replacement designated non-batters, professional combined counties, from golf to cricket, concussion replacements, stumped on a technicality, The Hundred, Twenty20, live streaming of games, Countdown cricket, scoring against the match type, gentlemanly actions, Question Answered: Do you get the first run if the second run is not complete due to injury?Questions Asked: How do you set up PCS P...

In which Brian, Jules, Mark and Sue discuss getting back to cricket, more COVID regs, some exciting catches, assists, unfair run outs, DLS, restarting the season, scoring for the first time, COVID best practice reminders,Question Answered: What should scorers be doing to prepare for the new season?Question Asked: Do you get the first run if the second run is not complete due to injury?Twitter: @cricketscorers1Email: cricketscorersuntallied@gmail.com

In which Brian, Jules and Sue discuss post COVID roadmap action, training, PCS Pro V4 newsflash, PCS Pro and cameras, product placement in cricket, smoking during games, Tea, 6 Sixes, scorebox tours, Jules' panel and pathway perspective and preseason training.Question Answered: What's the strangest condition or situation that you've scored in?Question Asked: What should scorers be doing to prepare for the new season?In this week's interview Sue talks to Debbie Beesley, Mel Smith and Hea...