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The Grade Cricketer

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Cricket is great if you're into things like wasted youth, failed relationships, sun damage and broken dreams. Join Pez & Higgos for a weekly show featuring news, views and interviews with major names from across the cricket scene, as well as daily reviews from the big fixtures around the globe.

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Alex Malcolm from Cricinfo sits in this week to help us wave goodbye to the UK summer as the clubbies begin wheeling out their bowling machines across Australia.

Meanwhile, a lidless Razaullah offers up inevitable comparisons to Pakistani greats, t... more

Gideon Haigh joins as special co-host to discuss “the most important strategic decision that Australian cricket will make for a generation”. Also: Australia’s team for South Africa, Marnus stuff, KP, England-Pakistan, and AskTGC.

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TGC go past Bradman. The longest run up for a delivery ever. A village cricketer wants to helicopter to Lords after his wedding.

Are England the greatest ever test team or are Pakistan just at a generational low.

SCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE... more

Is it the decks? Is it TikTok? Or is it just an inherent lack of ability rendering Test batters mostly useless in this country? Do we need to compulsorily acquire suburban land so that middle class kids can have a backyard?

Also, Brydon Carse prove... more

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Recent Guests

Vithushan Ehantharajah
Associate editor at CrickInfo
CrickInfo
Episode: PCB Clown Show, with Vithushan Ehantharajah
Tom Holland
Historian and co-creator of The Rest Is History
The Rest Is History
Episode: Clicking at first slip, with Tom Holland
Lucy Hamilton
World Cup-winning Australian cricketer
Australia Women's Cricket Team
Episode: Molineux achieves par after World Cup mauling, with Lucy Hamilton
Simon Doull
Former New Zealand international, cricket broadcaster
Sky Sports / Former NZ player
Episode: Stokes loves these situations, with Simon Doull
Barney Ronay
Chief sports writer for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: It's all a mess, with Barney Ronay and Alex Malcolm
Fin Taylor
Comedian and writer
Independent / UK & Ireland tour
Episode: The beers are undefeated, with Fin Taylor
Shaun Micallef
Comedian, writer, actor, producer, author
ABC iview (documentary Going For Broke)
Episode: Shaun Micallef on Going For Broke, social media and visiting Bradman’s house
Mitchell Santner
New Zealand cricketer, national team captain in various formats
New Zealand Cricket / IPL teams (CSK, MI)
Episode: The Real Stuff, with Mitchell Santner and Phil Walker
Phil Walker
Editor-in-chief of Western Cricket Monthly
Western Cricket Monthly
Episode: The Real Stuff, with Mitchell Santner and Phil Walker

Hosts

Pez
Host of The Grade Cricketer with recurring involvement in The Grade Cricketer brand and related shows
Higgos
Co-host and primary voice alongside Pez, associated with The Grade Cricketer productions
Pezza
Co-host, part of The Grade Cricketer duo with Higgos for various shows

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • In-depth analysis with a dose of dark humor

    An amazing podcast with a holistic review of the global game we all love

    Right from the trials facing Australian Cricket to the game’s Chernobyl that is coming with the IPL’s expansion, Higgo and Pezza don’t miss a beat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knucklehead9922
    United States3 months ago
  • Good lads

    Good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mesucudi
    United States6 months ago
  • "Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch every AFL Community Series match live and exclusive on Fox Footy, included on Kayo Sports." can you shut the fuck up about the AFL for 2 seconds on a cricket podcast?

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jack
    7 months ago
  • Greg Chappell

    If you love Test Cricket then this is important listening. Brilliant to hear such a legend speaking so frankly about the future of the game and how we are sleep walking into a future without Test Cricket. Everyone has seen the signs of how the Indian Middle Class will turn the top level of this sport into a Premier League and hardly anyone is talking about it. In 20 years time future generations will look at us when we talk about Tests with the same bafflement we look at the history books when w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @HeyRef
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • USA Smith.

    Great show BUT - Boyyzzs. You are missing the obvious Smith has made himself unavailable for selection for this months T20 WC so he qualifies for the USA and will wheel him out in next years WC!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Animal Mk3
    Australia7 months ago

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Fans note high-quality guests and strong chemistry between hosts.
Listeners praise smart, funny, and insightful cricket analysis with sharp banter.
Some criticism centers on language use and monetization perceptions, but overall positive sentiment persists.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Disappointing and sensible, with Matt Roller
Q: Matt, what is Fleming's likely approach on the field and off the field as England's new head coach?
Roller suggests Fleming will be a cerebral, backroom thinker who focuses on intelligent game plans and the tactical side rather than seeking public adulation; his experience with CSK and franchise cricket could help manage transitions and provide a steadier influence.
Clicking at first slip, with Tom Holland
Q: What are the origins of cricket according to you?
Tom Holland explains multiple theories but emphasizes the earliest recorded references and Tudor-era roots, framing cricket as a sport born from social clubs and amateur play before formal rules and grounds solidified.
True Blue or Jerusalem, with Alex Malcolm
Q: How might the coaching situation influence Australia's preparation for a long and demanding year?
Malcolm argues that the right coach should focus on environment and discipline, leveraging players' strengths rather than imposing a rigid structure, and that leadership and group culture will be as important as tactical systems.
True Blue or Jerusalem, with Alex Malcolm
Q: What is the feeling inside the group about Australia's ability for one last lap to take it all?
Alex Malcolm suggests there is a mix of nerves and cautious optimism, with veteran players aware this could be a final big push, and leadership dynamics will be crucial in maximizing performance over the next year.
Stokes loves these situations, with Simon Doull
Q: How does IPL and global franchise cricket affect England's test team preparation?
Doull notes that IPL commitments complicate traditional red-ball preparation and argues for clearer trade-offs between franchise cricket and national duty, stressing a need for the ECB to navigate compensation and scheduling to keep top players from opting out entirely.

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This program combines sharp, irreverent cricket analysis with interviews by prominent voices in the sport. Across episodes, the hosts deliver blistering takes on recent fixtures, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes dynamics, then bring in guests—ranging from former players to historians and analysts—for deeper context. The tone mixes humor with technical insight, culture, and governance questions, often weaving in sponsor reads and live-show anecdotes. A standout feature is a recurring ability to pair energetic banter with high-caliber cricket IQ, making it appealing to listeners who want both entertainment and expert framing on contemporary cricket issues.

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1. Vithushan Ehantharajah
2. Tom Holland
3. Lucy Hamilton
4. Simon Doull
5. Barney Ronay
6. Fin Taylor
7. Shaun Micallef
8. Mitchell Santner

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