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Test cricket is still the pinnacle — but is the modern cricket world making it harder for the long form to survive? In this episode, Kman & The Dr dig into the shifting landscape of the sport and unpack how the explosive rise of T20 and global franchise leagues is reshaping priorities, calendars, player development, and the meaning of national representation. We explore what’s thriving, what’s under threat, and what the next decade of the “great game” might look like if the balance keeps tipping toward the shortest format. Plus, we drop our latest player ratings, for the summer. #Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #Ashes #TestCricket #AustraliaCricket #EnglandCricket HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Over the next 18 months, both Australia and England face defining stretches in Test cricket — Kman, The Dr and Rich are here to break it all down. From upcoming tours, squad evolution, selection pressure points, and the strategic challenges each side will need to navigate, we lay out what the red‑ball roadmap really looks like. We also lighten things up with a deep dive into our favourite cricket fielding positions — from slips cordon glory to the weird satisfaction of a perfectly placed cover. #Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #Ashes #TestCricket #AustraliaCricket #EnglandCricket HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

We wrap up the entire Ashes series with our Top 5 turning points, and hand out some very unofficial (but highly deserved) end-of-series awards. Big moments, big opinions, and a few laughs along the way. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

We break down the key moments and talking points from the 5th Ashes Test, unpack what it all means, and then switch gears to select our ultimate backyard cricket XI — no stats, no prep, just pure vibes and nostalgia. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Usman Khawaja’s retirement sparks a big conversation as we unpack what it means for Australia’s Test setup and debate the possible XI for the fifth Test. We break down selection headaches, balance issues and who’s knocking on the door. Then things go off the rails as Dr turns up completely unprepared for an off-the-cuff backyard cricketer segment — proving once again that vibes sometimes beat homework. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Australia went down in the 4th Test, so it’s time to turn the spotlight where it belongs — the Boxing Day pitch. In this episode, K-Man and The DR reveal the Boxing Day Pitch Challenge, break down how the MCG surface actually played across the Test, and assess whether it truly delivered the balance it promised. We separate pitch myths from reality, put the batters under the microscope, and ask the uncomfortable question: was this a surface issue — or an execution issue? #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Part 2 of our Ashes Afterglow episode is all about reflection — and a little self-audit. Kman and The DR take stock at the halfway point of the series, reviewing how the Ashes has unfolded and putting our pre-series predictions under the microscope. Did we nail it… or are we officially podcast hacks? Honest takes, mild self-mockery, and plenty of cricket chat as we reset for the back half of the series. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Kman and The DR return for a massive two-part deep dive into the Third Ashes Test – the one where Australia dug deep, absorbed the pressure, and fought their way to sealing the series. In Part 1, we unpack the gritty periods of play, selection calls, captaincy moments, and game-changing spells that propelled Australia over the line. We debate player form, key partnerships, tactical decisions, and how the win shapes the narrative heading into the final two tests. So get your eggnog, favourite slippers and settle in for this Christmas episode. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

The Ashes sit at 2–0, so we cross live to the UK to get the English perspective—optimism, excuses, coping mechanisms and all. We unpack what the series looks like from the other side of the world, and whether belief still exists or if it’s already damage control season. We also roll out the Boxing Day Pitch Challenge, where each host designs their ideal wicket (and definitely doesn’t show bias), dive into Backyard Cricketer: UK Edition, and hand out this week’s highly debated Spirit of Cricket Award. Analysis, banter and just enough chaos to keep it on brand. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

In this week’s episode, we dive head-first into the fallout from the Second Ashes Test at the Gabba—where the cricket was wild, the tactics were questionable, and the online meltdowns were absolutely elite. We ask the big questions the cricket world definitely isn’t ready for: Is Bazball officially dead or just having an early mid-life crisis? Did England’s tactics implode under pressure—or were they never actually tactics to begin with? And most importantly, is cricket even an enjoyable game… to play???? Tune in for the chaos. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

In this week’s episode of The Contest Cricket Show, we break down all the latest team mail heading into the 2nd Test, including the shock selection calls. Our listeners jump in with their own cricket takes as we dive into your discussion points, and we finish with a nostalgia hit as we relive our favourite classic catches from years gone by. Another big week of cricket chat — let’s get into it. 🏏 #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

Australia take the first Test in just two days, and we’re still trying to process what on earth we watched. This week, Kman puts the Dr on the therapy couch to unpack the madness — how a Test match can combust that quickly, what the fallout means for both sides, and whether this Ashes series has already gone off the rails. We dive into our Backyard Cricketer segment, hand out a chaotic Spirit of Cricket Award, and try to make sense of one of the wildest starts to an Ashes summer in recent memory. Strap in — there’s plenty to fix, plenty to celebrate, and plenty to laugh about. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontest K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

In this week’s episode of The Contest Cricket Show, we break down the growing injury crisis and what it means for both the Test summer and the Ashes build-up. We dive into the community’s responses to our Backyard Cricket Rules poll — from one-hand-one-bounce to pure chaos. And we wrap with a fiery chat about that pitch in Kolkata, how it played, and what it means for cricket moving forward. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

This week on The Contest Cricket Show, we dive into the voices that shaped our cricket childhood — our favourite commentators and the iconic moments we still quote today We break down the newly announced Australian squad, who earned their baggy green shot, and who might feel a little unlucky. Plus, we look ahead to the summer pitches — will they be pace-friendly firecrackers or flat batting paradises? All that, and the usual laughs, chaos, and questionable cricket predictions. Tune in now! 🎧🔥 #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted

This week on The Contest Cricket Show, we go around the grounds to wrap up all the latest cricket action before unveiling our Team of the 21st Century . Kman loses it live on air, the Doctor cops a serve for somehow managing to jinx the Women’s World Cup team in the process. Classic Contest chaos. #Cricket #ashes #cricketfans #AFLFantasy #TheContest HOSTS: The Dr K-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasy ATTRIBUTION: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wanted Song: What You Wanted