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Cricket Et Al

Cricket Et Al
Australia
Cricket
Test Cricket
England
T20 World Cup
India
IPL
Steve Smith
Australian Cricket
Travis Head
World Test Championship
Ashes
Mitchell Starc
West Indies
Sheffield Shield
Pat Cummins
South Africa
Usman Khawaja
Cricket Australia
Cameron Green

Gideon Haigh and Pete Lalor have been writing about cricket, and talking about music, books, movies, television and life, for nearly fifteen years. Now they do it with a podcast recorder handy, which sometimes they remember to turn on. Stand by for a podcast full of insights and lacking in organisation.

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Gid and Pete manage to stay up to see Royal Challengers Bangalore surge to victory in the Indian Premier League, overwhelming Gujarat Titans, with Virat in his pomp. Also Australia run out of puff in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi, lo... more

Pete and Gid catch up with Sooryavanshi's soaraway success, the denouement of the Indian Premier League, privatisation's hurdles and Test cricket's pink bits. Also a great chat with cricketer-doctor-administrator-entrepreneur Justin Vaughan, with vi... more

Pete and Gideon watch the teams fall by the wayside in the Indian Premier League, causing complications to Australian selection, while pitching Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood into competition. Farewell MJK Smith and John Maclean. Also: ... more

Pete and Gid catch up as Australian cricket drifts into uncharted waters, with three states determined to sell BBL franchises as the other three sit tight. Also special guest: Matt Kempster of the Alliance for Gambling Reform on the dubious enticeme... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Kempster
Advocate for gambling reform, Alliance for Gambling Reform
Alliance for Gambling Reform
Episode: YOU BETTER YOU BET: Gambling, Privatisation & Fourty Years of Marios
Merv Hughes
Former Australian cricketer
Various cricket clubs and events
Episode: DEEP IN THE WOODS: Sheffield Shield, The Hundred & Merv Hughes
Greg Chappell
Former Australian cricketer and cricket coach
Australia
Episode: NOT EVEN JAIL: Imran Khan's Health with Greg Chappell
Ed Cowan
Former Australian cricketer and commentator
Episode: HE'S FRANK: Live with Ed Cowan and Rhys Muldoon
Rhys Muldoon
Actor and cricket enthusiast
Episode: HE'S FRANK: Live with Ed Cowan and Rhys Muldoon
Gideon Haigh
Author and journalist, discussing his new book.
Episode: The Man In The Iron Mask
Bernard Fanning
Lead singer of Powderfinger and solo artist.
Powderfinger
Episode: WISH YOU WELL with Bernard Fanning
Alyssa Sthelakar
Four-time World Cup winner and commentator
Episode: WHOLE WIDE WORLD: ODI World Cup with Lisa Sthelakar
Kurtis Patterson
Professional cricketer known for his performance as a batsman and captain for New South Wales
New South Wales Cricket
Episode: RETURN OF THE GRIEVOUS ANGEL with Kurtis Patterson

Hosts

Gideon Haigh
Cricket writer and broadcaster with long-running coverage of the game and related culture.
Peter Lalor
Cricket writer and co-host, known for cricket banter, reporting, and analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 411 ratings
  • Can you get Joe Aston on as a guest

    Please get the business journalist Joe Aston on as a guest. He’s a great listen and a big cricket fan apparently. Joe Aston is a guest we want to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    happychappy1234
    Australia4 months ago
  • Audio quality

    Constantly worst audio quality

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rhino4456
    Australia5 months ago
  • A pally fake

    Still playing the victim Pete? The actual victims were on the ground in Bondi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plzzzzzpayusmore
    Australia5 months ago
  • Too much advertising

    I just listened to them talk about a sponsor’s eSIM for at least 5 minutes uninterrupted. Too much!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DinoJnr123
    Australia5 months ago
  • Blokes only.

    Another podcast for the blokes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cabacurl
    Australia6 months ago

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Some listeners want tighter audio quality and less sponsor-heavy moments.
Audience loves informed takes on governance, leagues, and broadcasting.
Two sharp cricket writers with great banter and depth; strong guests and insights.

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#23
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Apple Podcasts
#23
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Apple Podcasts
#24
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Apple Podcasts
#8
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Apple Podcasts
#9
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#16
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YOU BETTER YOU BET: Gambling, Privatisation & Fourty Years of Marios
Q: What was Mark Kempster's experience with gambling, and what sparked his recovery?
Mark describes a prolonged decade-long gambling addiction, the devastating financial and personal toll, and explains that hitting rock bottom during a high-stakes event prompted him to seek recovery, supported by ongoing mental health work and lifestyle changes.
PAIN IN MY HEART: Tim Paine on The Multan Sultans, Coaching Steve Smith & More!
Q: What drew you to the head coaching role with the Multan Sultans?
Paine says the challenge and unknowns of starting fresh with a new franchise were appealing, and he wanted to gain valuable experience that would make him a better coach overall.
WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY: Live From The Wheeler Centre
Q: Who of Brendan McCullum, Ben Stokes, or Harry Brook was most culpable for England's loss?
Pete suggests that the blame primarily lies with Brendan McCullum, the ideologist in the England setup, but acknowledges that Rob Key and Stokes also share some responsibility.
HELL YES: Carey Century On Day 1
Q: Can you explain to me what is Saily?
Saily is a new eSIM service app that offers affordable eSIM plans in over 150 countries.
PERTH TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: Questions From The First Ashes Test
Q: Does the current English team under Bazball remind you of Australia under Lehman?
Gideon argues that the current English team has delivered significant improvements since McCullum took over, contrasting it with the perception that Lehman's Australian teams had run out of effective messages.

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Two veteran cricket writers trade rapid-fire analysis, banter, and cultural tangents across a wide spectrum of cricket—from IPL and franchise leagues to domestic Sheffield Shield and international tours. Episodes balance hard-nitting cricket commentary with personal anecdotes, music and books, and occasional sponsorship bits, all delivered in an informal, opinionated style. Noteworthy is the long-running chemistry between hosts, their willingness to critique governance, broadcasting, and market dynamics, and the seamless mix of data, storytelling, and pop culture that appeals to both serious fans and casual listeners.

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Recent guests on Cricket Et Al include:

1. Mark Kempster
2. Merv Hughes
3. Greg Chappell
4. Ed Cowan
5. Rhys Muldoon
6. Gideon Haigh
7. Bernard Fanning
8. Alyssa Sthelakar

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