Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) and Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) end a short hiatus with a run-down of a the last two months of associate cricket. In the I-Cup, Ireland drew with Netherlands while Namibia are hosting the UAE (0:20). World Cricket League division five was dominated by Jersey, with Vanuatu springing a surprise (5:20). There were regional women's World T20 qualifiers in Europe and Africa (17:15), regional Under 19 World Cup qualifiers for the Americas, Europe and East-Asia Pacific (25:10), and two men's and one women's tournament at the South-East Asian games (32:45). And there were a number of bilateral matches and minor tournaments in all parts of the world (40:00).

Direct Download Running Time 59min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 18th September, 2017 23:23:18   [#] [0 comments] 

The 2017 ICC Annual Conference was one the most significant of the past two decades, with the ascension of two full members, the expulsion of USACA, governance reform at board level, and some reform of playing structures. Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) and Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to discuss all those things (3:40). we also discuss Welsh cricket and the complications of a Welsh national side (33:00). There is also a review of the Africa U/19 qualifiers, Netherlands matches against Zimbabwe (0:30) and previews of the Women's European T20 qualifier, WCL5, and the Ireland-Netherland I-Cup match and the South-Eastern-Asian games (46:00).

Direct Download Running Time 60min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 20th July, 2017 09:08:23   [#] [0 comments] 

Like many before it, World Cricket League Division Three played out a fascinating final day with Uganda, Singapore and USA all within a few runs of being relegated. Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) and Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) lead off the episode with a discussion of the tournament and its many twists (0:30). Scotland and Namibia played out World Cricket League Championship matches (9:15) and a washed out Intercontinental Cup game (14:45) though the Saltires had greater success against full members (16:40). The European WCL5 qualifier was played with success for Germany and a few surprises down the table (19:00) and Afghanistan had a successful tour of West Indies (22:05). In news, we chat about associate players in various domestic leagues, and preview the ICC meeting that happened before editing was completed (26:40).

Direct Download Running Time 33min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 27th June, 2017 22:23:30   [#] [0 comments] 

The regional World Cricket League qualifiers continue with tournaments in several continents. Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) joins Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to talk about that and the recent ICC meeting. The African (0:20) and Asian (4:00) qualifiers turned up some surprises, good finishes and horrid mismatches, while the EAP women's T20 qualifier (10:50) was a tournament of two halves. There were also matches against England for Ireland's men's and women's teams (12:15). The ICC meeting is covered in depth with discussion of the governance changes and potential impact on affiliates (16:40), the ongoing discussion of playing structure (21:40), investment in China (24:15) and the decision to recommend expulsion of USACA (26:00). There was also news about the Asian and Commonwealth Games (31:40), and changes abound in Hong Kong (36:05). Finally we preview the World Cricket League Division 3 to be played in Uganda (38:10).

Direct Download Running Time 41min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 11th May, 2017 00:39:57   [#] [0 comments] 

Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) joins Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to chat about the recent matches in the World Cricket League Championship and the Intercontinental Cup. Split series between Kenya and Nepal (0:20) and PNG and UAE (2:30) have set up an interesting finish to the tournament. In the I-Cup Afghanistan thrashed Ireland in the latest setback for the European side (6:30) and PNG's disappointing tour of the UAE continued (11:50) with another loss. The ACC emerging nations tournament was another success for Afghanistan (14:30), this time for their B side. In news (or not), the Hong Blitz was a stunning success (17:20), USACA is belligerent (21:20), and the ICC has political problems (26:30). The Africa WCL qualifier was being played as we recorded (30:00), and the Asian qualifier will shortly follow (32:40) as will the EAP women's T20 qualifier (34:40).

Direct Download Running Time 36min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 15th April, 2017 18:09:27   [#] [0 comments] 

A wealth of cricket to cover in this episode. Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) joins Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to catch up on the last month of events starting with the East Asia Pacific (0:20) and Americas WCL qualifiers (5:40). The Women's World Cup qualifier was played without associate success, but Ireland did make the super six (8:00). Hong Kong's fascinating matchup with Netherlands is also covered (11:40) along with Irish, UAE and Afghan ODI matches (19:42). We discuss the results of the last ICC meeting in depth, covering the governance reforms (23:10), membership (28:10) tournament structures (36:00), and player eligibility (54:15) as well as the latest on USACA and CAN (59:40). There is also news of ACC sub-regional tournaments, associate players taking opportunities elsewhere, the Hong Kong Blitz (1:02:50) and previews of the upcoming I-Cup and WCL matches, and a potential tournament in the Americas (1:05:55).

Direct Download Running Time 76min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 8th March, 2017 23:15:23   [#] [0 comments] 

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast begins its fifth year much as it ended with Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) and Russell Degnan (@idlesummers). The Desert T20 is featured (0:20) with a full wrap of the eight teams involved, and the tri-series that followed (12:50). We touch briefly on the ICC Americas team playing in the West Indies (14:40), the ICC development meeting (15:10), the WBBL (19:05). There are several previews: of the Women's ODI world cup qualifier (20:35) and the prospects for Ireland, Scotland, PNG and Thailand; of the EAP WCL qualifer (24:50); and of the WCL and I-Cup matches between Hong Kong and the Netherlands (28:45).

Direct Download Running Time 32min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 13th February, 2017 22:44:00   [#] [0 comments] 

For the now traditional end of year review, Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) and Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) are joined by journalist Tim Wigmore (@timwig_cricket). We begin with various themes from the year, including the lack of associate cricket, particularly at lower levels (5:40); the gradual rise in streaming and the state of communications (10:40); and the continual leak of players away from associate cricket (15:50). We cover some "bests" of the year, including male player(s) (21:40), young male player(s) (23:45), female (25:10), team(s) (26:40) and moments (38:40). And we look forward with some optimism to next year (43:00) both for the potential changes in ICC structures, the tournaments that will conclude or be played and the ICC's strategy for promoting associate cricket (49:00). As well as that, the recent women's international T20 tournament in the UAE (0:30), along with Afghanistan's tour of the same are discussed (2:00), and there is some news from Uganda (1:00:00).

Direct Download Running Time 63min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 28th December, 2016 23:09:56   [#] [0 comments] 

World Cricket League Division four has been played and won. Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) joins Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to discuss the successes and failures (0:36). Thailand hosted the women's Asia T20 Cup with a rare chance to match the best regional associates against the full members, albeit with mixed results (15:48). There are I-Cup and World Cricket League matches between PNG and Namibia and Hong Kong and Kenya (16:58), with the latter shaping up to be a close finish. Hong Kong and PNG also faced off in some bilateral matches (29:20), and there are several sub-regional tournaments: the East Asia Cup (30:05), the men's and women's South American Championship (33:40) and matches involving Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia (36:40). In news, there is USACA of course, and the ICC's plans for women's European qualifiers and the test championship and the retirement of Preston Mommsen (39:15). Finally, we preview the UAE International Cup (58:35).

Direct Download Running Time 60min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 8th December, 2016 21:55:32   [#] [0 comments] 

After a short hiatus Andrew Nixon (@andrewnixon79) joins Russell Degnan (@idlesummers) to discuss some recent tournaments and preview World Cricket League division four. But first, they look at the almost concluded Asian women's world cup qualifiers won by Thailand (0:20), the tours of Afghanistan to Bangladesh (5:20) and Ireland to South Africa (7:10), the Africa T20 Cup (11:07) and tournaments in Namibia and Kenya (12:25), and Division two under 19 World Cup Qualifiers in Africa and Asia (16:43). The ICC had their October meeting in Cape Town which led to a number of outcomes for associate cricket and some unsurprising non-decisions (22:20) and USACA do what USACA does best (32:40). There ia an extensive preview of WCL4 (37:33), and the final matches in this round of the Intercontinental Cup and WCL championship (48:12).

Direct Download Running Time 46min. Music from Martin Solveig, "Big in Japan"

The associate and affiliate cricket podcast is an attempt to expand coverage of associate tournaments by obtaining local knowledge of the relevant nations. If you have or intend to go to a tournament at associate level - men`s women`s, ICC, unaffiliated - then please get in touch in the comments or by email.

Cricket - Associate - Podcast 18th October, 2016 00:14:32   [#] [0 comments] 

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