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Around the world of cricket in around 2 hours. Today's episode is a TGC megamix of guests. Firdose Moonda joins us from South Africa to preview their upcoming summer. Peter Lalor calls in from Sydney to chat all things Mike Baird and Australian cricket governance. Dan Cherny swings by the studio for a whip round on Australia A, the South Africa series and where all the runs are. Ali Martin wraps up the England summer from Birmingham and Japan's own Declan Suzuki gives us the lowdown on Japan cricket and THAT wide call against India.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daddy is home, now get in line. Big Lights. I’ve done some noncy things in my time. Decorating the set. Vintage Renegades Merch. Higgos relaxes on holidays for the first time ever.

Higgos gone, Chuck gone, we plumb the depths of TGC's bench and get the Clankers on the tools to do Charlie Work. With apologies to Dave Dobbyn.

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, the Aussies face off with a team that has had the wood over them in recent times and Steve Smith gives us his middling indifference on playing in next year's Ashes series. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 11 is going to be amazing. Who's going to buy all the BBL teams. Embarking on a random culling of pigs. I wish cricket was never invented. Shitting your pants at Last Man Stands.

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. Join Cricket et al to catch Gideon at his thunderous best, and Peter Lalor leading the news on these historic developments in Australian cricket. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts Get your Travis Head Budgy's here:https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/travis-head?srsltid=AfmBOooGd1vahY02XDdUGwhHcLrYk7c-JunIM9ZdQIq8yzVptpxltiFb EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We just want their best players to play… Favourite night out in England. I’m a barnacle. I’m a frog. 
Storming out of committee meetings.

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 CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts Get your Travis Head Budgy's here:https://budgysmuggler.com.au/collections/travis-head?srsltid=AfmBOooGd1vahY02XDdUGwhHcLrYk7c-JunIM9ZdQIq8yzVptpxltiFb EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe I’ll get all those cars in heaven. Curry in the foreskin. Weekend plans. A new content direction for TGC.

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 proves that it actually is quite difficult to go out and not end up in handcuffs, Tugga has some thoughts on franchise cricket and Jaiswal and Asitha cop fines after their heads come together...somehow. Read Greg Chappell's Cricinfo piece on the issues modern batters face here: https://www.cricinfo.com/story/australia-have-batting-problems-and-they-are-linked-to-their-calendar-1551300  The Chappell Foundation raises funds for frontline charities who provide shelter, care, education, training and a better future to homeless young people. You can support the foundation here: https://thechappellfoundation.com/donate  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia lost to this team. Nathan Lyon bowled well, turns out he is still pretty good when he's given the chance to bowl. A big day for Slug and not for particularly good reasons. Bowling averages in Australia are low and so are the batting averages, so what's going on? 🌎 Get our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/tgc It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia are a disgrace, they won't bat again. We simply just don't do big runs any more.  🌎 Get our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/tgc It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suited and booted Uber drivers. Pujara highlights. A long neck at training. A couple of posh boys write in. What was your best ever summer?

Never underestimate how test cricket can make you feel. Alex Malcolm from Cricket Information.com joins the show to deconstruct everything that happened in Darwin and what happens next.  Order your El Arquero Tequila gift box for Dad this Father’s Day and use the code TGC15 to receive 15% off your entire order. Get your order in by Tuesday 1 September to ensure delivery by Father’s Day. Order now at elarquero.com 18+ DRINK RESPONSIBLY  🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/tgc It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gather your guillotines and tiki torches, it's time to march as Bangladesh pull off what could be the biggest upset in the history of the game. Donald Robert Argus, please stand by your phone. 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/tgc It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR TGC CLIPS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Sign up to TGCRaw and get access to the entire 300+ episode back catalogue of AskTGC Fridays via Patreon or Apple Podcasts EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.