Summary
In this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill discusses the highlights of the Women's World Cup Final, the ongoing T20 series between Australia and India, and provides updates on local cricket competitions in New South Wales. He reflects on the performances of various teams and players, including key moments from the matches and insights into the current state of cricket in the region.
Takeaways
India won the Women's World Cup, showcasing their talent.
Shefali Verma's return to form was a highlight for India.
Australia's T20 series against India is tied at 1-1.
Travis Head and Mitch Marsh struggled in the T20 series.
Tim David's explosive batting was crucial for Australia.
Local cricket saw Oak Flats secure their first win.
Kiama's strong performance continues in local competitions.
Shellharbour's upset victory over Lake Illawarra was notable.
The competition in first grade is heating up this season.
Kiama's fourth grade team is on a winning streak.
Chapters
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:50 Women's ODI World Cup Final Rundown
10:25 Australia vs India T20 Series Match 3
16:15 SCDCA 1st Grade Recap - Upsets Abound!
25:11 Kiama Cavaliers Lower Grade Round Up
33:40 Episode End
In this episode, Bill discusses the recent interruptions in cricket due to rain, highlights the unexpected finalists of the Women's World Cup, and analyses Australia's semi-final collapse against India. He also reviews player performances in the Sheffield Shield and addresses a tragic incident that raised safety concerns in cricket.
Takeaways
South Africa and India will face off in the Women's World Cup final.
Australia's performance in the semi-final was their worst of the tournament.
The Women's World Cup has seen incredible turnarounds in results.
Safety in cricket training is a pressing concern after a tragic incident.
Selectors face tough decisions regarding player selections for the Ashes.
South Africa has a chance to win their first major tournament in women's cricket.
India's victory over Australia was a significant upset in the semi-finals.
The Sheffield Shield is crucial for players vying for Test selection.
Chapters
00:00 Cricket Updates: Rain and Interruptions
01:47 Women's World Cup Semi Finals: England vs South Africa
06:07 Women's World Cup Semi Final: Australia vs India
10:26 Reflection on Australian Women's Team Going Forward
13:08 Sheffield Shield: Queensland vs New South Wales
20:56 Sheffield Shield: Western Australia vs South Australia
25:11 Sheffield Shield: Victoria vs Tasmania
30:16 Tragic Death Needs Reflection and Conversation on Safety
37:34 Episode Conclusion
Summary
In this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill Peters discusses the latest happenings in international cricket, including the ongoing Women's World Cup and the recent one-day series between Australia and India, as well as the opening match of the ODI series between New Zealand and England. He provides insights into local cricket performances and reflects on selection controversies, particularly regarding young players like Jack Edwards.
Takeaways
Australia has wrapped up the one-day series against India.
The batting performance in the series was underwhelming.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli showcased their skills in the final match.
DRS continues to be a contentious issue in cricket.
Australia remains undefeated in the Women's World Cup.
Alana King delivered an outstanding bowling performance against South Africa.
The Women's World Cup has been an exciting tournament to watch.
Jack Edwards was selected but did not play, raising questions about team selection.
There is a need for better opportunities for young players in one-day cricket.
Listeners are encouraged to share the podcast with others interested in cricket.
Chapters
00:00 International Cricket Highlights
05:04 Australia vs India One-Day Series Review
09:47 Women's World Cup Insights
15:04 Local Cricket Updates
29:48 Selection Controversies and Future Prospects
Summary
In this episode, Bill Peters discusses the latest developments in the Women's World Cup, focusing on key matches, performances, and the implications for the semi-finals. He also reviews the ongoing one-day series between Australia and India, highlighting individual performances and team strategies. Additionally, Peters provides updates on international cricket, including results from other series and upcoming matches.
Takeaways
Australia has shown strong performances in the Women's World Cup. Australia's depth in talent is evident in their recent wins.Key players like Ash Gardner and Annabelle Sutherland are making significant contributions.
India's women's teams' inconsistency has cost them crucial matches.
The one-day series between Australia and India is competitive and engaging.
The unpredictability of weather can impact match outcomes.
International cricket continues to showcase emerging talents.
West Indies cricket is facing significant challenges.
Zimbabwe's victory over Afghanistan means less than seeing both countries playing Test cricket
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Slashing Through the Cordon
02:11 Women's World Cup Wrap Up
09:14 Australia vs. India One Day Series Overview
19:46 International Cricket Updates and Future Matches
25:27 Episode Conclusion
Summary
In this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill discusses the latest happenings in cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the Sheffield Shield, and local cricket on the South Coast of New South Wales. He provides insights into the performance of various teams, the impact of weather on matches, and the introduction of new rules regarding player substitutions.
Takeaways
The Women's World Cup has faced significant weather disruptions.
Australia is performing strongly in the Women's World Cup, confirming their semi-final spot.
The Sheffield Shield is showcasing emerging talent for the Australian Test team.
New substitution rules in cricket could change team dynamics significantly.
The importance of grassroots cricket in developing future players is emphasized.
Bill Peters shares personal anecdotes from local cricket matches.
The competitive nature of the Sheffield Shield is highlighted with close matches.
Future episodes will continue to explore cricket developments and player performances.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Slashing Through the Cordon
02:15 Women's World Cup Updates
09:57 Sheffield Shield Insights
24:13 Discussion on England's Preparation for the Ashes
31:32 Australia vs India ODI Preview
35:03 The Impact of Player Injuries and Substitutions in Cricket
41:21 SCDCA 1st Grade Wrap Up
44:00 Kiama Cricket Club Wrap Up
56:04 Episode Conclusion
Summary
In this episode, Bill passionately discusses various aspects of cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the thrilling match between India and Australia, and the ongoing Test series involving the West Indies. He also provides insights into the local cricket scene and shares his thoughts on the future of Test and T20 cricket in Australia in regards to the ongoing discussion about the scheduling conflicts of the Australian summer.
Takeaways
Bill Peters expresses his love for cricket despite lacking formal knowledge.
The Women's World Cup has showcased surprising results and competitive matches.
Australia's victory over India was marked by Alyssa Healy's outstanding performance.
The West Indies are showing signs of improvement in Test cricket despite challenges.
Local cricket is thriving with competitive matches and new talent emerging.
Test cricket's scheduling has been impacted by the rise of T20 formats.
The Big Bash League needs local players to thrive and attract audiences.
Private ownership in cricket could undermine the integrity of the game.
Bill Peters emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on Test cricket.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cricket Passion
02:41 Women's World Cup Insights
06:19 India vs Australia: A Thrilling Encounter
13:26 India vs West Indies 2nd Test: Windies Improved Performance
19:05 Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test: Spin to Win!
21:44 Local Cricket Scene Overview: Round 1
23:31 Kiama Cricket Club Round 1 Overview
31:58 Discussion on Test and T20 Cricket in Australian Summer Scheduling
48:27 Episode Conclusion and What's Coming Up
Summary
In this episode, Bill discusses the latest happenings in cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the Under 19 series between Australia and India, and the Dean Jones Cup. He highlights key performances, team dynamics, and the impact of injuries on the Australian team, particularly regarding Pat Cummins. The conversation provides insights into the evolving landscape of cricket and the challenges faced by teams at various levels.
Takeaways
South Africa's women's team is showing significant improvement.
India's batting struggles were evident in their match against South Africa.
Australia's women's team faced unexpected challenges against Pakistan.
Beth Mooney's performance was crucial for Australia's success.
The Under 19 series revealed gaps in Australia's junior cricket development.
The Dean Jones Cup showcased emerging talent in Australian cricket.
Pat Cummins' injury raises questions about Australia's bowling strategy.
The importance of adapting to different formats of the game is highlighted.
The need for more long-form cricket exposure for junior players is critical.
Team dynamics and leadership roles are shifting with player injuries.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode
03:35 Women's World Cup Highlights
15:35 Under 19 Series Insights
23:44 Dean Jones Cup Review
31:47 Pat Cummins Injury Update and Team Dynamics
41:53 Conclusion
Summary
In this episode of the podcast, Bill discusses various cricket topics including the Women's One Day World Cup, the Under 19 match between Australia and India, and a roundup of the Sheffield Shield matches. He also covers the announcement of the One Day and T20 squads, providing insights into player performances and selections. The episode concludes with Bill's thoughts on upcoming matches and the importance of listener feedback.
Takeaways
There has been interest in the podcast from listeners.
The Women's One Day World Cup has seen surprising results.
Australia's performance in the Under 19 match is promising.
Sheffield Shield matches are crucial for player selection.
Mitchell Starc is returning to the One Day squad.
Matthew Renshaw's inclusion in the One Day squad is notable.
The importance of player performance in domestic cricket is emphasised.
New South Wales achieved a significant victory in their match.
The Women's World Cup continues to be an exciting tournament.
Listener feedback is encouraged for future episodes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
02:49 Women's One Day World Cup Overview
07:26 Under 19 Australia vs India Match Insights
10:52 Sheffield Shield Roundup
31:47 One Day and T20 Squads Announcement
38:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
40:44 STTC End.mp3
Summary
In this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', host Bill Peters discusses the current state of cricket, including the ongoing Test match between India and the West Indies, highlights from the Women's One Day World Cup, and insights into the Australia A series against India A. He also previews the upcoming Sheffield Shield season and shares thoughts on local cricket competitions, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent in the sport.
Takeaways
The podcast aims to revive interest in cricket discussions.
Bill Peters is making a comeback to playing cricket at age 56.
The West Indies cricket team faces challenges in the Test series against India.
Ash Gardner's performance was pivotal in Australia's Women's World Cup match.
The Sheffield Shield is crucial for player selection for the Australian team.
Local cricket competitions are seeing a resurgence with new teams.
The importance of experience in nurturing young cricketers is highlighted.
Australia A's exposure to Indian conditions is beneficial for player development.
The podcast will cover various levels of cricket, including club and international.
Bill Peters hopes to engage listeners with interviews and insights.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Slashing Through the Cord
02:47 Current Test Match Analysis: India vs West Indies
09:10 Women's One Day World Cup Overview
15:54 Australia A vs India A Series Insights
18:34 Sheffield Shield Preview and Player Highlights
28:45 Upcoming Cricket at T20 and Local South Coast Level
The World Test Championship begins tonight, and here for his insightful analysis as to what we can expect over the next six days (though he predicts only three will be necessary) is your host for the first episode in this rebooted podcast.
On today's episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar:
The agenda is set for this episode. Why not tune in and be ill informed?
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction.
01:28 - Champions Trophy Overview.
08:52 - England's Disappointing Performance.
17:52 - Will the Bunker be any better this season?
25:52 - Conclusion.
On today's special episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar:
Peters and Peters are back!
After the huge success of last year's predictions... yeah that is dripping with sarcasm... Peters and Peters return to give you their non-expert opinions on just where the 2025 ladder in the NRL will end up. They have meticulously worked through the ladder predictor at NRL.com.au and come up with a fool proof methodology to predict this season's outcome.
Why not join the conversation and laugh along as these two mediocre punsters discuss where they think the season is headed.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction.
01:53 - Bottom Team Predictions: 17th to 15th.
08:24 - Mid-Table Team Predictions: 14th to 10th.
19:15 - Table Predictions: 9th to 5th.
32:01 - Finals Predictions: Top 4 Teams.
44:58 - Conclusion and Reflection on Predictions.
On today's cricket based episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar:
That's today's line up on the show with no sporting credibility to lean on, Opinions from the Sports Bar.
Chapters:
00:00 - Opening.
00:46 - Pakistan's Performance and Challenges.
03:40 - India vs Bangladesh.
05:32 - South Africa vs Afghanistan.
06:06 - Australia vs England. A Thrilling Encounter.
15:40 - Sheffield Shield Updates and Highlights.
25:10 - Future of Australian Cricket: Young Talent in Focus.
The ICC Champions Trophy kick off this week, stretched between hosts Pakistan where everyone has agreed to play, except India, who will play in Dubai. Politics and sport continue their crash course.
But beyond that... does anyone even care that it is happening? Or even KNOW that it is happening? Australia has done well in hiding the coverage on Amazon Prime where surely no one will find it, but if you do, will you be staying up to watch it?
On today's first episode for 2025 we take a short look at the history of the tournament, Australia's chances in lifting the trophy for the second time, and who is the more likely team to be left standing in two weeks time.
All this and more on Opinions from the Sports Bar. Yep, we've changed name and format again. Who would have guessed?!
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:
Nick Kyrgios will make his return to tennis in December at the Brisbane International. We ask the question, “Does anyone care?”
One NRL star has been sacked for driving on drugs, another looks like being retained. We discuss the two situations and whether the arguments stand up.
Tim Southee is set to retire from Test cricket after the series against England. We talk about his legacy.
The Socceroos stumble to another disappointment, this time a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. We discuss where it leaves the team in World Cup qualifying.
The Wallabies have won two games on the bounce. Is the formula finally beginning to work?
Lucas Herbert held off Cameron Smith to win the most star studded NSW Open golf tournament in decades, while Rory McIlroy continues to win everything except the majors.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson dance around each other for 8 rounds in the biggest farce... oh hang on, it's boxing...
And finally, why do the teams I support in American sports suck so much?
For those of you still here, Welcome to the Peters Sports Almanack Podcast, where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is the Almanack.
On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:
1. A discussion on the selection of the Australian Test squad for the 1st Test against India, and the decision to pick an opener who isn't a regular opener.
2. Australia’s bowling attack remains unchanged once again and we discuss what could happen if injury hits the pace bowlers cartel.
3. We question the selectors' decisions and the impact on the team's performance and the development of young players during the recent ODI series against Pakistan.
4. Do players need to be missing international games almost two weeks out from a Test match, and is paternity leave a reasonable excuse to be left out of an Australian team.
For those of you still here, thanks for listening to the Peters Sports Almanack, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s episode of The Casual Mankadder, our topics of conversation are:
1. India’s clean sweep loss to New Zealand has commentators in a bind.
2. ODI and T20 squads reveal future plans for Australia’s white ball approach.
3. A team matchup resolves little for selectors of both teams for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
4. 1st ODI between Australia and Pakistan gets interesting at the end.
5. David Warner appointed captain of Sydney Thunder after ban lifted.
6. Ball tampering only relevant when it doesn’t involve India.
For those of you still here, thanks for listening to the Peters Sports Almanack, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s Five Points of Play, our five topics of conversation include:
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On today’s Six and Out, our six topics of conversation include:
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Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
The Women’s T20 World Cup has reached its conclusion with shocks aplenty, and a brand new holder of the Cup. We discuss the potential gains for women’s cricket around the world now that other nations apart from the so-called Big Three have forced their way into a World Cup final.
Tim Tszyu has had his lights knocked out in the US, and his career appears on the ropes, so to speak. We discuss the implications of the beating and his future.
Cricket upsets continued in the men’s game, with both England and India defeated in matches they were expected to dominate. We try not to gloat to much in discussing the matches in detail and what may result from those outcomes.
Then we head back home and discuss the second round of the Sheffield Shield, and what the results and the performances suggest for the season ahead in terms of Australia’s international summer.
And have you played golf on the xBox? Then you too may be ready to play in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s brand new comp. We have a giggle at what has been announced today.
Finally, the international rugby league has begun, and after two interesting and engaging matches we look at whether it can be a boon for the game.
For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.
