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Through all the turmoil of COVID-19 and cricketing cancellations, some good news on the EC pod this week regarding women's cricket in Saudi Arabia, and plans for some women's tours to go ahead.
In what has been a tumultuous week of international sport, Bes, Tim and Nick run dissect the ACC Eastern Region T20, the Afghanistan v Ireland series in India, and run through the numerous events postponed due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Nick and Bes in Sydney are joined by Tim in Brisbane to wrap up Thailand's World Cup campaign, where they were cruelly denied by the rain at the Showground.
The trio then look at the ACC Eastern Region T20s, the Ireland Wolves taking on Namibia, before Bes is alerted to some breaking news regarding cricket-crippling Coronavirus decisions.
Bes and Nick travel to Canberra for Thailand's match against England, where they join fellow EC contributor Nishadh Rego, working as Thailand's Media Manager for the tournament.
The trio discusses the Thai's tournament thus far, the incredible story of their growth to qualify for the tournament, and other bits and pieces from around the emerging world.
As Tim gets stuck into Thailand T20 World Cup preparation, Bes is joined by Nick to discuss their lead up to the tournament, as well as Nepal's central contacts, Uganda's tour to Qatar, Ireland and Namibia in South Africa, Nisarg Patel's illegal action and Richard Done's appointment as USA's Cricket Operations Manager.
The boys meet again to review the Nepal CWCL2 tri-series where the hosts showed signs of quality, Oman completed a clean sweep, And the USA fell for an unwanted record! The trio discuss Dougie Brown's shock sacking, rivalries and scenarios thrown up in the ECL20 draw, and much more!
The trio of Cutler, Skinner and Beswick combine again for a look at the politics of USA cricket (and an unlikely England bolter for 2022), coaching changes in Nepal as well as news from around the world in what is a big week for Emerging Cricket.
The trio of Cutler, Skinner and Beswick return to discuss a range of topics, with news out of Nepal, Europe and other parts of the world.
Hong Kong and New Zealand international Mark Chapman also joins the show to talk cricket and his brand Escu, with the batting wrist guard he developed worn around the world by many of the game's best.
From the Under 19 World Cup and that Japan Twitter video, to the Caribbean, Women's series around the world, this week's episode is filled with a heap of content.
The boys also discuss Namibia's series announcement against the Netherlands, Argentina hosting the MCC and the idea of an Associate spot for the BBL.
Tim, Nick and Bes return for the first show in 2020, to discuss a wealth of goings-on in the emerging world from all corners of the globe.
Nick also catches up with Naotsune Miyaji of the Japan Cricket Association as their U19s prepare for the challenge of a World Cup in South Africa.
