The Final Word Cricket Podcast

That's Aussie gold my friend, and don't you forget it. The result was what most people expected, but India made the journey to get there a special one. Before that, New Zealand mugged England.The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India and Australia will take each other in the final to decide who wins the gold medal. New Zealand and England will play each other for the bronze medal. The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, we raise the bat. Episode 100 means two years of wandering through the back lanes and byways of cricket history, solving cryptic nightmares, and revelling in the tales of the strangest and loveliest game. Ten of our favourite Nerd Pledgers helped fill out the show, recorded in front of a live online audience.Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:8.29 - Lara Killick8.81 - Crispn Crunch6.40 - Tanya Wintringham6.49 - Helen Maynard-Casely7.00 - Simon Old Trafford and President Richard Bond McNally5.41 - Tim Vanderpump, Party Liaison3.52 - KB2.14 - Pushkar Godbole3.14 - Dane HanstedSend us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordFind other episodes at finalwordcricket.com20% off primo WoodstockCricket.co.uk bats with the code TFW2015% off treatment at AdvancedHairStudio/FinalWordThe Final Word is part of the Bad Producer Podcast NetworkTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England will face India in the semis after beating New Zealand by 7 wickets.The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan and Barbados crash out! Australia beat Pakistan comfortably, winning by 44 runs. Then India thumped Barbados, winning by 100 runs. The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 12, Ep 21: Whether playing on the field or offering insight off it, they don't come any better than Katherine Brunt. A fast-bowling spearhead, the decades-long heartbeat of an England team, and a deeply thoughtful human being, she has become increasingly willing to speak about the complexities of life and the human condition. This is a special Final Word interview, just after her 100th T20 match for England during the 2022 Commonwealth Games.Send us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com 20% off primo WoodstockCricket.co.uk bats with the code TFW2015% off treatment at AdvancedHairStudio/FinalWordThe Final Word is part of the Bad Producer Podcast NetworkTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England have won back to back matches at the Commonwealth Games after beating South Africa by 38 runs. Then New Zealand eased past Sri Lanka, winning by 45 runs.The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 12, Ep 20: Two big retirements from women's cricket raise a lot of questions about body image, team harmony, and the rising draw of domestic leagues compared to international contracts. Geoff and Adam meet up in Birmingham to talk through Lizelle Lee and Deandra Dottin giving the game away. Also this week, the problems for England men ahead of the T20 World Cup, another rousing Test victory for Sri Lanka, the end of the road for popular Australian coach Sri Sriram, and some questions about cricket finance.Your Nerd Pledge number this week:2.06 - Ed Henty.Send us a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com 20% off primo WoodstockCricket.co.uk bats with the code TFW2015% off treatment at AdvancedHairStudio/FinalWordThe Final Word is part of the Bad Producer Podcast NetworkTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India bounced back after their loss to Australia, thrashing Pakistan by 8 wickets. Then Australia eased past Barbados, winning by 9 wicketsThe Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England won their 1st match in the tournament, beating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Earlier, New Zealand edged past South Africa, winning by 13 runs.The Final Word Daily is brought to you by Advanced Hair Studio. To receive 15% off click on the link! http://advancedhairstudio.com/finalword/The Final Word will be at every women's cricket match at the Commonwealth Games, with Geoff Lemon & Natalie Germanos at stumps doing The Day in 30 Seconds, The Hall of Fame, and covering all of the action. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu3kR3EfUaKwOzwzgHPUOg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices