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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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Dec 31, 2023
Dec 31, 2023
58 min
American Umpire Bryan Caine joins the show again, this time to discuss the disastrous APL in Houston. Umpires execute a work stoppage when league organizers don't pay them as agreed. League organizer, Jay Mir, accuses umpires of "blackmail" and calls the police. A long list of suspect activities bring the wrong kind of attention to the league, in its second year.
Aaman and Nate also discuss Dane Piedt's promotion to the South African test team, Jomboy getting the attention of Adam Gilchrist, and USA's U19 Men's selection ahead of the World Cup.
Dec 24, 2023
Dec 24, 2023
54 min
A podcast return for Daniel Beswick who joins Nick to look at the Africa Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier and Africa Cup action on the men's side, before Nick catches up with Paul Radley in UAE to discuss ACC U19 Asia Cup!
Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023
51 min
Lenny talks with Aaman and Nate about his personal cricket journey, his special relationship with Nepal, the underserved coverage of Associate Cricket, and ICC's protectionist approach to copyright in the age of digital media.
Dec 16, 2023
Dec 16, 2023
42 min
Nick catches up with Tim Cutler about a busy time for Vanuatu cricket, and they discuss the ongoing U19s Asia Cup where UAE's progress continues, as well as the exciting finale coming up at the women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers.
Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
55 min
Aaman and Nate are joined by "Cricket Badger" Andrew Leonard to discuss Associate Cricket struggles, the groundbreaking upcoming T20 World Cup, the many World Cup Qualifiers, and Lenny's special relationship with Nepal. Part 1 of 2.
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
50 min
Tom Grunshaw joins Nick Skinner this week for a debrief on the recently-completed Men's T20 World Cup Africa finals, where Namibia cruised into the main event next year, and Uganda shocked Zimbabwe to clinch the second qualification slot. Then the boys discuss the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier, hosted in Uganda, and round out with a chat about strong Associate representation at the U19s Asia Cup to be held in the UAE - including Japan's first appearance.
An extended version of this episode is available on Patreon!
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
36 min
December 5, 2023 - Rumours are circulating that USA Cricket plans to exclude "ACE players" (players brought over by ACE who are soon to become eligible for USAC) from World Cup selection. Aaman and Nate discuss if these rumours hold any water. Topics also include MLC's SF Unicorns trip to the MCG, Dane Piedt's 11 wicket player of the match performance, Kamau Leverock's shocking lack of opportunity in T20 tournaments, and USA Cricket's T20 World Cup preparation (or lack thereof).
Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
49 min
Aaman and Nate are joined by US umpire Bryan Caine to discuss how the USPL has raised the standard for domestic cricket in the USA, why the USA Umpires are boycotting the US Open, the ICC MTF trans ban, and the BCCI influence over the Champions Trophy leaving Pakistan.
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
39 min
Nick is joined by first-time co-host Ira Gorawara to discuss the recent women's quadrangular series in her home city of Hong Kong, as well as the men's Africa finals for next year's T20 World Cup.
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
45 min
Aaman and Nate continue their summary of the USA Cricket AGM with special guest Peter Della Penna. Topics include: Low spending on development, women's participation, redrawn men's zones, Fairbreak, Nationals and more.