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The Grade Cricketer

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Ben Stokes
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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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Missionary works, especially for England. Their new appointments of Stephen Fleming and Joe Root are sensible but boring. Is Root just a placeholder until Harry Brooks' diet evolves past eating crayons. Is Stokes' potential move to the Sydney Sixers ... more

The boys sit down with Moises Henriques for a special one hour chat in Sydney. Fresh from concluding a 22 year career with Cricket NSW and the Sydney Sixers, Moises opens up his relationship to cricket, the future of the game, and the best he's seen ... more

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Controversies abound at first slip as an entire country of grade cricketers ask "why didn't I think of that?" Meanwhile, England still have no idea who's going to lead their test team on the field or off the field as the north of England is SNUBBED f... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Craig Foster
Former Socceroo, human rights activist, broadcaster
The Circus interview
Episode: Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
Tom Papley
Professional AFL player, Swans forward, guest on the show
Sydney Swans
Episode: THE CIRCUS | Are you coaching for your life? with Tom Papley

Hosts

Pez
Host of The Grade Cricketer; frequently drives interviews and banter around cricket culture and media.
Higgos
Co-host known for humorous takes and chemistry with Pez, anchoring banter and cricket analysis.
Pezza
Host who contributes to discussions around cricket culture and IPL narratives; part of core duo.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.5k 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 Statesa month ago
  • Good lads

    Good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mesucudi
    United States5 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
    5 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 Kingdom5 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
    Australia6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate deep cricket insights balanced with humor and fast takes on IPL and media narratives.
Some feedback notes monotony or excessive language for a few listeners, but overall strong engagement.
Fans praise the chemistry and irreverent banter between Pez and Higgos.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Stokes loves these situations, with Simon Doull
Q: What does the current leadership clash mean for England's future in the next Ashes?
The hosts suggest a potential split between Stokes and McCullum could redefine leadership, potentially forcing changes in coaching or captaincy unless the players rally and align on a shared strategy.

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A witty cricket-focused show blending sharp banter, analysis of modern franchise cricket, and candid interviews with players or public figures. Episodes frequently cover IPL drama, calendar shifts, sponsorships, media narratives, and the evolving business of cricket, all delivered with irreverent humor and a strong sense of cricket history. Notable strengths include chemistry between hosts, a fearless, opinionated take on contemporary issues, and occasional live-event planning that signals growth beyond the weekly format. Potential listeners who enjoy candor, pop-culture riffs around cricket, and deep dives into how money and media shape the sport will likely find this appealing.

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Recent guests on The Grade Cricketer include:

1. Tom Holland
2. Lucy Hamilton
3. Simon Doull
4. Fin Taylor
5. Shaun Micallef
6. Mitchell Santner
7. Phil Walker
8. Craig Foster

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