Episodes

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News is public, sending tongues wagging. We look at both sides of the Joe Burns/Italy impasse and the extra details that have come in, including a final addition to the Azzurri ahead of the T20 World Cup. Hosts: Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner

Dec 14

As Associates learn of their T20WC draw, has Italy’s campaign already taken a blow? Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner discuss all the action plus Emerging Women’s Trophy, Mark Watt’s hundred and the NPL + Asia Cup Rising Stars

Nov 16

The final line-up for T20 World Cup is set with Nepal, Oman and UAE claiming the last three spots, though Nepal and UAE went on to struggle in League 2 action. There's a new ICC Women's event (Emerging Nations Trophy) on the horizon and the boys wrap up the world of news as well. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.

Oct 12

A hectic period in the Emerging game and history made! Nepal claim T20I series win as we catch up with Andrew Leonard, Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 plus USA shenanigans with Aaman Patel after USAC's suspension and pathway events on the women's side. Hosts: Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick.

Sep 12

Special guests Martin Barrett and Sam Dukes join Nate Hays to discuss their Emerging Cricket article on the potential future of college cricket in the USA. Is the NCAA a possible path, or can cricket help pave the way for new avenues for college sport?

Aug 6

Forza Italy, and four in the EC Pod house this week! Nick Skinner and Tom Grunshaw meet up in the UK, with Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler in the southern hemisphere wrapping Europe T20 World Cup Qualifying, the ICC Conference and Development Awards (of which Tim was part of both), plus more action on the field around the world!

Jul 23

Aaman and Nate are joined by Peter Della Penna, Zee Zaidi and Brian Walters to discuss USA's potential 2026 T20 World Cup squads. Each panel member picks a 15 man squad with two traveling reserves.

Jul 7

Treated to more incredible cricket! Tim, Nick and Bes discuss news and events from all five ICC regions, from a triple Super Over tussle and League 2 magnificence, to pay disputes, Canadian T20WC qualification and Tim's run for a spot on the ICC Chief Executives Committee!

Jun 12

Aaman Patel is joined by San Francisco Unicorns domestic star Sanjay Krishnamurthi. The hometown hero talks about the debut of a Bay Area venue, playing in front of friends for the first time, and his recent performances for USA.

Jun 11

Bes back, cricket everywhere, and good cricket too! Karan KC proves again he is the Chuck Norris of cricket, Ahmed Raza turns heads though Nepal and Thailand prevail in Asia Women's T20WC Qualifying, an in-depth look at League 2 at the halfway mark and much, MUCH(!) more in this 90 minute special!

May 17

In this episode of Big Innings , we break down Pubudu Dassanayake's return as head coach of the USA Men's team ahead of the crucial CWCL2 matches in Florida. We also review the USA Women's showing vs Zimbabwe. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming in Major League Cricket

May 11

Nick is joined by Shounak to discuss the Women's World Cup Qualifier, where Pakistan and Bangladesh qualified ahead of a spirited Scotland and Ireland. Bes sends a review of the men's EAP U19s qualifier, plus there's a roundup of several recent series around the globe.

Apr 8

Emerging Cricket's own Rod Lyall has published a book! It's called The Club: Empire, Power and the Governance of World Cricket. So this week, Rod joins Nick to discuss the ICC's history of administration and take a look at some of the issues facing the future of the game. It's a fascinating chat, and patrons get a bonus half-hour extra over on Patreon!

Mar 28

In a bumper episode, Nick is joined by not one but three guests to discuss cricket all over the world! In the first segment he chats with Aaman Patel about the women's T20WC qualifier in Argentina, where the USA progressed comfortably ahead of the hosts, Canada and Brazil. Then Shounak Sarker joins to chat about Namibia hosting Canada and Netherlands for their rain-affected League 2 series. Finally, Vanuatu coach Chris Laffen shares his thoughts about the women's trip to New Caledonia, where they took on the hosts (playing as France), Fiji and Samoa.

Mar 8

Aaman and Nate preview the USA squad in the Americas World Cup Qualifiers, assess the performances of the Mens team after 16 games in the CWCL2, and discuss news across North America. We encourage donations to the USA umpires trip to CWI gofundme at www.gofundme.com/f/back-umpires-selffunded-journey-on-exchange-to-west-indies

Mar 6

EC's Indonesia contributor Adit Sutresna joins from Jakarta to discuss the League 2 tri-series in Oman, Challenge League B leg hosted in Hong Kong, and the Bali Bash men's series where Indonesia pinched a victory against Bahrain, ranked 42 places above them! There's also a review of the Nepal-hosted women's tri-series won by Thailand and featuring Netherlands. Note: due to technical issues the audio quality is lower than usual during most of the conversation, we apologise for any inconvenience to listeners!

Feb 25

Aaman and Nate are joined by Z from 1709 Cricket and CricExec to break down the 2025 MLC Domestic Draft. We discuss highlights, surprises, and players who missed out!

Feb 18

Aaman and Nate break down the 2025 MLC retentions and conduct a mock draft ahead of Thursday's MLC domestic draft. Willow CEO Todd Myers joins Nate to discuss how Willow Sports is hoping to create new cricket fans in North America.

Feb 13

After a longer-than-planned break over the holiday season, the team is back with an update from Tim on Vanuatu's challenging summer and upcoming year of women's events. Then, Nick and Bes dissect the Associate performances at the recently-concluded women's U19s World Cup.

Dec 28, 2024

A real global feel to this week's show with action in the Americas, to Africa, the Gulf and the raging success of the Nepal Premier League. Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner with you as we send our best to Tim and everyone in Vanuatu!

Dec 27, 2024

Aaman and Nate are joined by former England captain and all time great Charlotte Edwards to discuss the newly launched Charlotte Edwards Foundation, the future of women's cricket in North America and more. You can visit charlotteedwardsfoundation.org for more information on this new project.

Dec 8, 2024

What did Greg Barclay have to say after walking out the ICC door? We break that down plus action all around the world as Tim Cutler joins Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner

Nov 30, 2024

Remember #StatsGate? We got it again. After a brief cleanup of Challenge League results a focus back on the shorter format, with Asia and Africa Sub-Regionals for T20WC 2026 done and Americas on the horizon.

Nov 18, 2024

Where's this Oman been! Men in red throw League 2 race wide open, while Nepal's U19 Women celebrate World Cup qualification. Uganda make the early Challenge League B running as Hong Kong win Belt and Road honours albeit with a scare. Daniel Beswick back on deck with Nick Skinner.

Nov 9, 2024

Nick Skinner is joined by Tom Grunshaw to discuss the League 2 series in the USA and the UAE, as well as the Challenge League series in Uganda. Also, the Hong Kong Sixes are back, and Rwanda's women beat Kenya at the Gahanga.

Oct 28, 2024

With USA head coach Stuart Law being sacked over the weekend, as the American team turns in a dismal performance against Scotland at League 2 in Texas, Nick Skinner is joined by Emerging Cricket's USA correspondent Nate Hays to discuss the latest off-field turmoil. They also look to some more encouraging news from the women's side, who are currently touring Zimbabwe.

Oct 19, 2024

Back this week to wrap Scotland's debut Women's T20 World Cup campaign, Jersey and Papua New Guinea doing the early Challenge League running, plus women's series around the world including Japan recovering from 8/6 to win against Japan! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner this week's hosts.

Oct 5, 2024

Cricket everywhere we looked this week! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner on multiple T20I tri-series, Sub-Regionals, Scotland at T20WC, Nigeria at another U19 World Cup, Challenge League Returning, new Nepal Premier League and more! Don't know how we squashed all this in!

Oct 3, 2024

Ahead of Scotland's historic T20 World Cup debut, Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner preview their campaign in UAE. This is part of the full EC Pod episode out later this week!

Sep 27, 2024

Tim Cutler, Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick back to deliver all the news and opinion from this week in the emerging game. Is it time to hit the panic button for Nepal in League 2 and have USA and Canada found their groove plus Zimbabwe U19 Women knocked over again and much more!

Sep 13, 2024

Tim Cutler returns to chat to Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner after to shed light on recent opponents taking part in Asia Sub-Regionals, where Malaysia and Kuwait prevailed to keep 2026 dreams alive. The boys look at Scotland's underwhelming home series + action in Namibia, including some multi-day cricket!

Sep 2, 2024

Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick wrap the last fortnight of action in the emerging game, with Bes returning from Sub-Regionals in Samoa and Nick perched at home in Europe!

Aug 16, 2024

A huge thanks to all of you for your questions! Daniel Beswick, Nick Skinner and Tim Cutler go through the submissions, starting with how Tim's body holds up after playing international cricket, fittingly in the build up to Pacific Sub-Regionals!

Jul 31, 2024

Nick Skinner (home from Iceland), Tim Cutler (commuting to Vanuatu via Sydney from Sri Lanka) and Daniel Beswick (just chilling) all manage to be at the same place at the same time, so why not record bulk Emerging Cricket content! Part 1 of our mailbag/catch-up episode made possible by all of you!

Jul 24, 2024

Nick Skinner joins (in person!) Daniel Beswick to wrap the week of cricket! Get your mailbag questions in for our next episode with Tim!

Jul 24, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss the takeaways from the 2024 MLC regular season. USA Cricket have been put on notice by the ICC. Three USAC directors allege corruption and conflicts of interest within board. USA U15 women conclude their national championship, and US U19 are 1-1 vs West Indies with three games to go.

Jul 10, 2024

Daniel Beswick returns in the host chair to join Nick Skinner to discuss the (very) late changes in European subregional scheduling in Germany plus the region's format, League 2's resumption where Scotland meet Oman and Namibia in ODI cricket just weeks after being in the same T20 World Cup group, plus a look to the extensive action in Africa!

Jul 9, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss the first several days of the 2024 Cognizant Major League Cricket season. Topics include Steve Smith's perfect batting for the USA, domestic standouts so far in 2024, MLC''s production approach to cater to new fans, and an update about the state of Minor League Cricket. Has the league put a cap on what domestic players can make in MiLC?

Jul 4, 2024

Nick is joined by Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall and US correspondent Nate Hays to review the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, looking at both the onfield action and some of the broader questions around the future of the tournament and the game.

Jul 2, 2024

Washington Freedom star Saurabh Netravalkar talks to Nate Hays about USA's success in the World Cup, the upcoming second season of MLC, becoming a meme sensation, and MLC host communities Morrisville and Grand Prairie/Dallas.

Jun 28, 2024

Nate is joined by World Cup Champion Liam Plunkett to chat about his San Francisco Unicorns ahead of the 2024 MLC season. Topics include his take on the 2024 T20 Men's World Cup, Minor League Cricket, the growth of cricket in the USA and more.

Jun 24, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss USA's loss to England, and take a moment to look at the big picture of what a Super Eight finish means for the future of cricket in the USA.

Jun 22, 2024

Aaman and Nate are joined by MiLC commentator and World Cup ground announcer Joe Hickey to discuss USA's loss to Windies in the Super Eight stage.

Jun 20, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss USA's exciting chase against South Africa in St Lucia. USA start the Super Eight falling just 18 runs shy in their chase of South Africa in a nail biter. Listen to what the guys have to say about USA's upcoming matchup against West Indies.

Jun 13, 2024

This week Nick is again joined by Bes and Bertus de Jong from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the ongoing T20 World Cup - a strong showing from Associates gives everyone cause for optimism!

Jun 13, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss USA's narrow loss to India, key moments, thoughts, and hopes for the future.

Jun 7, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss the USA victory over Pakistan, what this means to them as fans, and what this means for the future cricket in the USA. What a great day to be a fan of USA Cricket!

Jun 4, 2024

Aatif Nawaz joins Aaman and Nate to preview the June 6 matchup of USA vs Pakistan at Grand Prairie Stadium. How can USA upset Pakistan? Could Aaron Jones find new franchise opportunities following his huge game vs Canada?

Jun 2, 2024

USA and Canada kick off the ICC 2024 T20 Men's World Cup with a bang! Aaron Jones and Andries Gous lead USA to their biggest chase in T20i history!

May 30, 2024

For the biggest T20 World Cup ever, it'd only make sense to produce the biggest T20 World Cup preview possible. Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner jump in with Bertus de Jong to preview all the emerging teams in an extended special.

May 24, 2024

Dane Piedt joins Aaman and Nate to discuss his journey back into the South Africa Test team, after three years playing domestically in the USA. This was taken from a Big Innings live show on Wednesday.

May 16, 2024

After paying tribute to Scotland's Women's T20 World Cup Qualification (full episode with commentator Peter Della Penna), Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner take a look at teams in Asia Associate teams heading towards the T20 World Cup, as we look into Nepal's series with West Indies A

May 15, 2024

New Zealand legend Ross Taylor joins Nate Hays to discuss the Seattle Orcas latest activity, including a training camp in Houston, Seattle's prospects for 2024, and a special day with the World Cup at the top of the Space Needle. Topics include the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, American professional sports leagues, the beauty of Church Street Park and more.

May 12, 2024

After commentating at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, Peter Della Penna joins Nick to discuss Scotland's historic qualification, and assesses the other challengers at the tournament.

May 10, 2024

Aaman and Nate start with a look at the newly released 2024 MLC schedule, USA Womens performance in the qualifier, Jomboy's Ball In Play League cricket appeal, and they say goodbye to Burt Cockley. Finally, they break down PDP's Nisarg Patel post and add their own thoughts and suggestions. Don't miss this one!

May 7, 2024

Jimmy O'Brien, aka Jomboy, joins Nate Hays to discuss season two of the Ball In Play League, a hybrid sport which teaches fans about cricket. Jomboy also announces plans to be included in the ICC T20 World Cup broadcast, as well as anticipation for the upcoming MLC season.

May 2, 2024

The sun seemingly never sets on cricket in continental Europe, and to help us catch up on all the action, ECN presenter and commentator + Spanish men's national coach Corey Rutgers joins Nick Skinner!

Apr 30, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss new selection rumors for Canada and USA mens teams ahead of the World Cup. Has Cricket Canada removed Pubudu as a selector? Will USA Cricket really submit a team that excludes the County Championship and Sheffield Shield wicket leaders? Plus, USA women in the WCQ, Seattle Orcas news and more.

Apr 28, 2024

An emotional Vanuatu CEO (and EC co-founder) Tim Cutler reflects on Vanuatu's incredible victory over Full Members Zimbabwe at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Apr 21, 2024

Over 80 minutes of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier goodness! Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner go through the 10-team tournament with two T20 World Cup spots on the line plus we catch up with Tim Cutler having just landed in Abu Dhabi and the GoFundMe drive that sent Twitter abuzz!

Apr 18, 2024

Smit Patel from CricBuzz joins Aaman and Nate to review USA's T20 series sweep of Canada, USA Women ODI, and to talk about the stories and people that make cricket in the USA so unique.

Apr 14, 2024

Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick keep you up to date on this week's action, first farewelling Kaia Arua. her PNG teammates win in her honour on the road, while Nepal host Ireland Wolves, Namibia travel to Oman and USA host Canada.

Apr 12, 2024

The crew reviews the first two USA vs Canada Men's T20i matches at PVCC. USA Cricket veteran Uzma Iftikhar joins Aaman and Nate to discuss USA women in their first ever ODI against PNG.

Apr 9, 2024

Nate is joined by FICA CEO Tom Moffat to discuss the US Cricketers Association. Formed in October at the Major League Baseball Players Union headquarters, the USCA was recently confirmed by an overwhelming majority vote as the official labor union for MLC cricketers. How can the union help professional cricketers in the USA have a voice at the table in all domestic leagues?

Apr 6, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss recent revelations that USA Cricket is out of favor with the ICC and USOPC, and the resignation of Julie Abbott and Jamie Lloyd. Canada have wrapped their prep with MiLC's Dallas Mustangs at PVCC ahead of the five game T20 series with USA. USA Women prepare to ship out to Dubai for their first ODI. MLC cricketers vote for collective representation.

Apr 4, 2024

First, we send our condolences to PNG's Kaia Arua, her family and Cricket PNG. This week Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner look at #StatusGate blowing the African Games apart, the fake news from ICC's visit to Nepal, Challenge League Groups and Ireland's financial woes.

Mar 30, 2024

USA Cricket have named their 15 man squad and three reserves for their upcoming five game T20i series with Canada, and Peter Della Penna joins Aaman and Nate to break down a team that clearly lacks balance.

Mar 27, 2024

USA Cricket veteran and brand new San Francisco Unicorn, Karima Gore joins Nate Hays to talk MLC Domestic Draft, his evolution as a cricketer, the importance of elite fielding, USA Cricket selection process and more. Plus, USA Cricket news.

Mar 21, 2024

As Nick Skinner fistpumps Canada's early League 2 success talking to co-host Daniel Beswick, the pair get stuck into the African Games and confusion on its status, while PNG prep for T20 World Cup glory in an Asian swing!

Mar 19, 2024

Aaman and Nate dissect USA Cricket's Men's T20 World Cup training squad following an abbreviated Men's T20 National Championship in Houston. Find out who was snubbed and who has earned a chance to shine. The guys then briefly preview the upcoming 2024 MLC Domestic Draft.

Mar 17, 2024

Fresh off commentating at the tournament, Daniel Beswick is joined by Nick Skinner to review the Challenge League Play-off, a destiny-defining competition for both the four progressing and four bottom teams in polarising ways. Make sure to give the pod a five star review and subscribe wherever you listen!

Mar 13, 2024

Peter Della Penna returns to talk overseas snubs from Men's Nationals with Aaman and Nate. Where is new coach Stuart Law? Has USA Cricket blown a golden opportunity?

Mar 13, 2024

Nick sits down with fellow Emerging Cricket contributor and author Tim Brooks to talk about his upcoming book The Batmaker of Copenhagen . The wartime novel is based on a true story about the Gestapo’s pursuit of a man trying to source materials across Denmark to make cricket bats and ensure the game continues to run. Nick and Tim also discuss issues in the emerging game, with a focus on Europe. As always make sure to give us a five star review wherever you are listening and to follow us across the social medias, and as always you can find us at emergingcricket.com. Enjoy!

Mar 10, 2024

Fresh off his first sojourn to Nepal, Bertus de Jong joins Nick Skinner to discuss Nepal's home tri-series with Namibia and the Netherlands.

Mar 6, 2024

Peter Della Penna joins Nate Hays to discuss the USA Men's zonal team selection controversy. Newly applied yo-yo test requirements have created concern among many USA fans regarding the fairness of application of this test across existing national team players and challengers. Plus, MLC domestic retained players have been announced. What does all of this mean for USA's World Cup selection?

Feb 29, 2024

Machel St Patrick Hewitt joins Aaman and Nate to talk about the unique challenges of Cricket West Indies & USA Cricket. Topics include ICC revenue distribution, Caribbean cricketers in Minor League Cricket, the future of CPL and MLC, and how on earth Mash finds time to do everything.

Feb 27, 2024

Never short of drama in Associate cricket. Daniel Beswick talks you through the action at the Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia, where the hosts and Saudi Arabia bow out on head-to-head tiebreaks.

Feb 21, 2024

Quick record and publish as Daniel Beswick and Tim Cutler chat Challenge League Play-off action from the hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Tim speaks of his potential debut in Vanuatu colours as we try and preview the teams within 25 mins!

Feb 21, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss Dane Piedt's remarkable return to the South Africa test side, the MLC overseas retained players announcement, Americans in the ILT20, the ICC T20 World Cup ticket mystery and more. Plenty of MLC speculation in this one!

Feb 19, 2024

A DENSE show this week as Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner take a look at a new League 2 cycle, Canada's tour of Asia and the spate of ACC and other cricket in the region. Definitely one accompanied by scorecards and Wikipedia pages!

Feb 17, 2024

USA Cricket U19 Men's batter Prannav Chettipalayam joins Nate Hays to discuss the 2024 U19 Men's World Cup, New Jersey Cricket, his domestic heroes, and more. USA T20 WC warmup games are revealed in the CWCL2 schedule release, Dane Piedt dominates NZ, and more USA news.

Feb 8, 2024

Ricky Ponting is coming to the USA with the Washington Freedom! Aaman and Nate sum up the strengths and weaknesses of USA in the U19 World Cup, discuss Jomboy's Ball In Play Captains League and how it helps teach Americans about cricket, report the sad news of Emily Reynolds' departure from MLC, and discuss Dane Piedt's exclusion from the first SA test in NZ.

Feb 5, 2024

Nepal make the Super Six stage as other Associate individuals flourish in South Africa, while the ACC Challenger Cup gets underway in Thailand, with new ACC members Japan and Indonesia included. Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner then ask new Vanuatu international (and VCA CEO) Tim Cutler all the big questions before his upcoming debut.

Jan 30, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss the USA U19 performances in the group stage of the U19 Men's World Cup, USA Cricket's lack of prep for the T20 World Cup, West Indies and the ICC revenue distribution model failures, and USA Cricket's constitution amendments review.

Jan 29, 2024

The band back together! Tim Cutler, Nick Skinner and Daniel Beswick all in one Zoom call to discuss the two Associate winners for the ICC Awards, Pacific Cup and Vanuatu's Qualifier Prep, PLUS an early look at the U19 Cricket World Cup!

Jan 28, 2024

Andries Gous chats with Nate on the MLC Network. Topics include Andries' 95 run ILT20 debut, Washington Freedom in NSW, Ali Khan, Nosh Kenjige, Ali Sheikh, desire to play for USA, and more.

Jan 22, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss the 95* run innings by Andries Gous in the ILT20, USA's struggles against Ireland in the U19 World Cup, and talk Men's World Cup team selection rumors and Men's National Championship speculation.

Jan 18, 2024

A lot packed into this week's EC Podcast with Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner discussing the U19 World Cup in South Africa, Women's European Cricket Championship, prospective ICC Award winners for 2023 among other big topics!

Jan 16, 2024

Aaman and Nate discuss their winners for various awards in 2023, including Men's and Women's American International Player of the Year, domestic awards, youth standouts, and highlights of a landmark year for cricket in the USA.

Jan 7, 2024

Nick Skinner joins Aaman and Nate to discuss the newly announced World Cup schedule, new details on the failures of the "American Premiere League", Washington Freedom's trip to New South Wales (minus Mukhtar Ahmed and Saad Ali), and more.

Jan 6, 2024

Daniel Beswick and Nick Skinner race to break down the 20-team T20 World Cup schedule and groups!

Dec 31, 2023

American Umpire Bryan Caine joins the show again, this time to discuss the disastrous APL in Houston. Umpires execute a work stoppage when league organizers don't pay them as agreed. League organizer, Jay Mir, accuses umpires of "blackmail" and calls the police. A long list of suspect activities bring the wrong kind of attention to the league, in its second year. Aaman and Nate also discuss Dane Piedt's promotion to the South African test team, Jomboy getting the attention of Adam Gilchrist, and USA's U19 Men's selection ahead of the World Cup.

Dec 24, 2023

A podcast return for Daniel Beswick who joins Nick to look at the Africa Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier and Africa Cup action on the men's side, before Nick catches up with Paul Radley in UAE to discuss ACC U19 Asia Cup!

Dec 18, 2023

Lenny talks with Aaman and Nate about his personal cricket journey, his special relationship with Nepal, the underserved coverage of Associate Cricket, and ICC's protectionist approach to copyright in the age of digital media.

Dec 15, 2023

Nick catches up with Tim Cutler about a busy time for Vanuatu cricket, and they discuss the ongoing U19s Asia Cup where UAE's progress continues, as well as the exciting finale coming up at the women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers.

Dec 13, 2023

Aaman and Nate are joined by "Cricket Badger" Andrew Leonard to discuss Associate Cricket struggles, the groundbreaking upcoming T20 World Cup, the many World Cup Qualifiers, and Lenny's special relationship with Nepal. Part 1 of 2.

Dec 6, 2023

Tom Grunshaw joins Nick Skinner this week for a debrief on the recently-completed Men's T20 World Cup Africa finals, where Namibia cruised into the main event next year, and Uganda shocked Zimbabwe to clinch the second qualification slot. Then the boys discuss the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier, hosted in Uganda, and round out with a chat about strong Associate representation at the U19s Asia Cup to be held in the UAE - including Japan's first appearance. An extended version of this episode is available on Patreon!

Dec 5, 2023

December 5, 2023 - Rumours are circulating that USA Cricket plans to exclude "ACE players" (players brought over by ACE who are soon to become eligible for USAC) from World Cup selection. Aaman and Nate discuss if these rumours hold any water. Topics also include MLC's SF Unicorns trip to the MCG, Dane Piedt's 11 wicket player of the match performance, Kamau Leverock's shocking lack of opportunity in T20 tournaments, and USA Cricket's T20 World Cup preparation (or lack thereof).

Nov 29, 2023

Aaman and Nate are joined by US umpire Bryan Caine to discuss how the USPL has raised the standard for domestic cricket in the USA, why the USA Umpires are boycotting the US Open, the ICC MTF trans ban, and the BCCI influence over the Champions Trophy leaving Pakistan.

Nov 23, 2023

Nick is joined by first-time co-host Ira Gorawara to discuss the recent women's quadrangular series in her home city of Hong Kong, as well as the men's Africa finals for next year's T20 World Cup.

Nov 21, 2023

Aaman and Nate continue their summary of the USA Cricket AGM with special guest Peter Della Penna. Topics include: Low spending on development, women's participation, redrawn men's zones, Fairbreak, Nationals and more.

Nov 14, 2023

Nate and Aaman welcome the legend, Peter Della Penna, to discuss USA Cricket's Women's U19 Nationals and sum up Saturday's USA Cricket AGM. Do local coaches need to change their approach to prepare youth better for the modern game? USA Cricket are finally out of debt, but we've got questions about the 2024 calendar and more. Part one of our AGM breakdown with PDP.

Nov 10, 2023

Tom Grunshaw joins Nick Skinner this week as the pair discuss the ups and downs of the Netherlands' ongoing World Cup campaign, as well as reviewing the recent Asia Regional final with Oman and Nepal through to next year's T20WC. Then they discuss the sad demise of Robelinda2's wonderful youtube channel, and look at series involving Thailand's women, Namibia's men, and Hong Kong's women hosting a quadrangular.

Nov 7, 2023

Join Aaman and Nate for America's Cricket Show. This week we are pleased to chat with USA Women's captain, Sindhu Sriharsha to discuss women's cricket in the USA ahead of the USA U19 Women's Nationals. News topics include the Robelinda2 YouTube saga, Dane Piedt wicket watch, and USA Cricket's 2023 AGM.

Oct 31, 2023

Spend part of your Halloween with Nate and Aaman as they conjure the strange spirit of cricket from their spooky crypt in North Carolina. Is ODI cricket a dead man walking? Dane Piedt reanimates South Africa Test ambitions. USA Cricket announce a Women's U19 National Championship. The ICC unveil a Champions Trophy for 2025. Tune in for this and more, if you dare!

Oct 30, 2023

Nick is joined by guest co-host Andrew Nixon to discuss the Netherlands' campaign at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Namibia's home men's series against Zimbabwe, Nepal hosting a tri-series ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers, as well as the recently concluded Ireland-Scotland women's tussle.

Oct 20, 2023

Tim Cutler and Nick Skinner celebrate the long-awaited (re)admission of cricket into the Olympic Games, revel in the Dutch upset against South Africa at the World Cup, and discuss the many series going on around the world - including Argentina's record-breaking outing against Chile.

Oct 14, 2023

While the cricketing world's attention is focused on the World Cup, Bermuda was gripped with qualifying fever as they hosted the Americas regional final and put up a strong fight for the solitary Americas slot for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Canada ultimately took home the prize and will be appearing in their first major global event in over a decade. Nick Skinner chats with American cricket journalist and commentator Peter Della Penna about the recently-concluded regional final.

Oct 6, 2023

Before the Netherlands' first match played out against Pakistan, Nick recorded a preview of their campaign at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, featuring EC's Dutch correspondent Rod Lyall. The pair discuss preparations, key players, and the domestic system back home.

Sep 28, 2023

USA correspondent Nate Hays joins Nick to review the recent regional Americas qualifier in LA that saw the hosts beat out Canada, Brazil and Argentina to progress to the global qualifier for the 2024 women's T20 World Cup. Nate also gives his thoughts on the USA venues for the 2024 men's T20 World Cup.

Sep 23, 2023

Bes and Nick sit down to wrap a busy week in the emerging world after three US sites were confirmed for T20WC 2024, while qualifier action ran across the world for the women's event. In the Gulf a number of teams have more to play for than just pride, while Malaysia host Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong, China in a tri-series!

Sep 16, 2023

Is Tim Cutler the happiest CEO in world cricket? Yes. He catches up with Bes to talk about Vanuatu's win at the EAP Qualifier and the Leadership Program run in conjunction by ICC (a world first) plus Nick wraps other women's action around the world!

Sep 4, 2023

Patreon listeners get an extended episode this week where we chat about several other tournaments being played around the cricketing world. Nick is joined by Emerging Cricket's own Tom Grunshaw this week as the pair take a look at the women's T20 qualifiers being played in every ICC region! They also touch on Nepal's first match at the Asia Cup.

Aug 22, 2023

Nick is once again joined by Nate Hays to wrap the week that was in Emerging Cricket, with the USA claiming the final U19 World Cup spot for 2024! UAE also upset New Zealand while Germany have hurt themselves for future pathway events by dropping T20I matches to Guernsey.

Aug 11, 2023

This week Patreon subscribers get an extended episode where we also discuss the GT20 in Canada! Nick is joined by EC's American correspondent Nate Hays, who shares his thoughts on the recently-concluded Major League Cricket tournament after attending both legs of the group stage and the final.

Aug 3, 2023

From the performances on the field to the coverage of the events, there was plenty to take out of the EAP and Europe T20WC Qualifiers. Bes and Nick wrap up and look to the Asian Games format and news around the world!

Jul 28, 2023

As Tim and Bes link up from the hotel room, Nick wraps the rest of the action from the emerging world!

Jul 24, 2023

Bes and Tim feature at the East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup Qualifier in Papua New Guinea as Nick wraps the world game from Iceland. On top of EAP action, Cricket in Europe, Asia, Africa and two T20 leagues in North America through the Global T20 and MLC in Canada and USA!

Jul 13, 2023

The most triumphant EC Pod ... ever!? We LAUD the Netherlands after qualifying for a (10-TEAM) Cricket World Cup in India plus we have early news from the ICC Meetings, Namibia host Uganda and Thailand make history in Europe!

Jul 7, 2023

Patrons: You have an extended show! A number of seismic shifts in the world's game with giants bundled out of World Cup qualifying as the Associates play up! We discuss all we can while we also reflect on the incredible work of Peter Della Penna in the Associate space after his departure from ESPN Cricinfo

Jun 27, 2023

Nick is joined by regular Emerging Cricket contributor Tom Grunshaw to help process all the emotions conjured by the Netherlands' scarcely-believable win over the West Indies in their final group match at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Set 374, the Dutch tied in regular time before a remarkable display from Logan van Beek took them home in the Super Over.

Jun 24, 2023

Qualifier is in full swing in Zimbabwe! Nick and Rod go through the action thus far and look to cricket news elsewhere around the world!

Jun 17, 2023

Attn Patrons: You will have an extended version of this week's show! Bes and Nick preview the Cricket World Cup Qualifier and gush over Africa's dominance of the Development Awards this year.

Jun 9, 2023

Plenty again this week in the Emerging game with news from every region! Patrons: You have an extended version of the show with a bonus topic...

Jun 3, 2023

Europe keeping us on our toes after a thrilling final day of the Division 2 Qualifier, plus Nepal's women make a return, the outstanding coverage in Africa, plus East Asia Cup cricket in China and Zimbabwe prep for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier!

May 26, 2023

We have groups a format and news ahead of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier! We take a look at how it will all work and discuss the squads already in, plus news on DRS and warm-up chatter. We turn to the Nordic T20 and the growth of cricket there, and travel south ahead of ACA Africa Cup Qualifying

May 19, 2023

Never a dull moment in Associate cricket...

May 14, 2023

Action in boardrooms has stolen headlines this week with the proposed ICC Revenue Distribution model for 2024-2027 made public. Nick and Bes break down who's responsible and what the future of the game is under the new model, including the scrapping of the CWC Super League concluding this week.

May 5, 2023

Nepal's dream of playing Pakistan and India is realised after claiming the ACC Premier Cup, while Uganda dominate again to claim the Capricorn Series, and Thailand's women flex their muscles.

Apr 28, 2023

We're heading to the business end of the ACC Premier Cup, as Bes and Nick wrap (most of) the group stages. We turn attention to Africa and two tournaments being played on the continent, while Zimbabwe travel to Thailand for both T20Is and ODIs in Bangkok!

Apr 19, 2023

Never a dull moment! FairBreak makes waves, while Major League Cricket gets the green light (straight after our pod on the sanction snag - always the way), plus Nepal host Asia Cup qualifying in the form of the Premier Cup.

Apr 11, 2023

Now seemingly sanctioned and green-lit, this year's Minor and Major League Cricket was thrown into chaos when USAC delayed its approval. Nick is joined by EC's American correspondent Nate Hays to try and work out just what exactly is going on after one Minor League owner claimed to have been informed of the season's pending cancellation.

Apr 8, 2023

Bertus de Jong stops by to review the fortunes of all six teams at the Qualifier Playoff, hosted in Windhoek, where UAE and USA moved on to the main Qualifier, Canada regained ODI status, and Jersey and PNG were relegated to the Challenge League.

Mar 31, 2023

In a special bonus episode, Nick is joined by Bertus de Jong of Cricbuzz and Paul Radley of the UAE's National as the trio review the action so far in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff. With Paul and Bertus on the ground in Namibia we hear about their feeling of the atmosphere at the tournament, which teams have impressed, and a review of the new restaurant at the United ground.

Mar 31, 2023

Patrons: You have an extended version of this week's pod! We take a look at the MLC Draft with Nate Hays, talk men's and women's PICCs (and Tim talks left-arm orthodox bowling) and we salute Kyle Coetzer on a fabulous career!

Mar 26, 2023

What a tournament we have on our hands in Namibia! Bes and Nick on who goes through, who takes a League 2 place for the next cycle, and who will be forced to go through the Challenge League.

Mar 17, 2023

Have you recovered? What a finish to League 2 as Nepal completes their 11/12 win comeback to claim the last auto Qualifier spot! Bes and Nick also wrap action in Hong Kong, Tim Cutler's cameos in the Pacific and news from Europe!

Mar 10, 2023

The end of the windy League 2 road! Can Nepal into the top three? Will UAE and PNG find form ahead of the playoff? Meanwhile Ahmed Raza calls time as Anshy Rath returns to international play, Americas sub-regionals concludes and the Dutch travel to South Africa and Zimbabwe!

Mar 3, 2023

Nick Skinner is joined by US correspondent Nate Hays and the pair discuss the run home for League 2, with the race for crucial third spot heating up, as well as the ongoing Americas subregional qualifier - where Bermuda have sealed top spot with a match to spare. There's also a news update from the U19s CWC Asia qualifier and the ACC Challenger Cup. Then, we hear from Corey Rutgers, head coach of the Spanish men's team, about bowling out the Isle of Man for 10, and the exciting growth of cricket in Spain.

Feb 24, 2023

Emerging Cricket contributor Tom Grunshaw joins Nick to chat through the news of the week including Nepal's impressive home performance benefitting from the services of an out-on-bail Sandeep Lamichhane, and in other men's cricket, Afghanistan took on the UAE and the Asian U19s Qualifiers got underway.

Feb 11, 2023

It's a big week back for the show, as we chat to Vanuatu women's skipper Selina Solman about her cricketing journey, as well as preview the upcoming League 2 Tri-Series hosted by Nepal.

Jan 27, 2023

We weren't short of important things to talk about this week! We revisit the issues surround Afghanistan and its Women's players after Tracy Holmes' report, look into the spot-fixing drama in Nepal that adds to a long list of problems, discuss the Olympic news around 2028 and highlight the unbelievable efforts of Associates at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup!

Jan 20, 2023

They've done it! Rwanda stun Zimbabwe to progress to the next phase of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup, beating Zimbabwe. We look at their performance and Indonesia in depth (we'll cover the campaign for every Associate next week). Nick also catches up with Nate Hays with another eventful week in American cricket.

Jan 13, 2023

Is there ever a dull week in Associate cricket? Not to be outdone by the seismic shifts in the USA, organisers of the Nepal T20 overshadow the competition by fleeing the country without the money! We then look at the early surprises in U19WC warm-ups, with the tournament proper here at last!

Dec 23, 2022

Accidental scoops? Nate discovers Richard Done has departed USA, while Bes finds out the Challenge League cycle cut-off has been extended! We look at Nepal losing another head coach, plus action in Asia and Africa on the field!

Dec 18, 2022

Life got in the way of a sit-down record this week, but Bes has you covered with a news wrap, including Turkey losing their unwanted World Record!

Dec 9, 2022

The Cricket World Cup pathway is a little clearer after a plethora of one day cricket! Nick and Bes run through League 2 and Challenge League among other key events in the emerging world. This episode is once again made possible by our Patrons. Log on to Patreon.com/emergingcricket to make your pledge from as little as US$2 a month!

Dec 2, 2022

Bes and Nick try and get through another big week of Emerging cricket with action all over the world!

Nov 26, 2022

Nick is joined by Nate with the latest news surrounding the inaugural Major League Cricket season.

Nov 25, 2022

Tim, Nick and Bes are back together to try and catch up on all the Emerging Cricket of the past fortnight!

Nov 20, 2022

Nick is once again joined by Nate Hays to look at the upcoming League 2 tri-series in Namibia, with the competition reaching its business end.

Nov 18, 2022

What a tournament for the Dutch, and what a way for Ryan Campbell to bow out after five years with the team! We catch up with him, break down the tournament and look to the coach's future, Once again, our pod is with thanks to our patrons. Find us at https://www.patreon.com/EmergingCricket!

Nov 13, 2022

The labyrinth of USA Cricket is once again looked at by Nick Skinner, who is joined by Nate Hays reporting from North Carolina! We'll break down the rest of the T20 World Cup after this weekend's final (we want to see if the Dutch helped Pakistan to a trophy or Ireland beat the eventual winners)!

Oct 29, 2022

What a dramatic week of T20 World Cup cricket! With Bes away, Tim and Nick are joined by another Daniel - Daniel Hay, who travelled to Hobart to keep a close eye on the action of the first round!

Oct 21, 2022

We're joined by the brilliant Tim Wigmore to discuss the modern factors affecting emerging cricket and a look to the T20 World Cup, which has since begun. Tim's book "Crickonomics: The Anatomy of Modern Cricket" is out now everywhere!

Oct 14, 2022

A BUMPER, EXTENDED show for everyone!!! We go through both groups of the First Round at the T20 World Cup, provide our predictions and intel, and we look at Thailand's run to the Asia Cup semi-finals! We also look at the teams progressing to the final rounds of U19 Men's WC Qualifying in Africa and Asia!

Oct 7, 2022

It's a global game! Action in EAP, Asia, Africa, and the Americas all discussed this week!

Sep 30, 2022

Never short of cricket! We run through the Women's T20WC Qualifier where Ireland and Bangladesh prevail, and ask "Where to now?" for Thailand. We take a look at the upcoming Pacific Cup plus gush over Uganda's success, run the magnifying glass over UAE and wrap the action so far at the European Cricket Championships!

Sep 23, 2022

Rohan Mustafa not on the T20WC plane!? We dissect all the squad news, plus Namibia's late League 2 push and a final reflection of the EAP Sub-Regional Qualifier A and the potential of cricket in the Pacific, with thoughts from a partner of the EC crew who almost loved the cricket more than Tim and Bes!

Sep 16, 2022

Nick is joined this week by Tom Grunshaw, and the pair discuss Rwanda's qualification to the women's U19s world cup (making it out of a tough Africa group), and the upcoming women's T20 world cup qualifiers. They also dissect the start of PNG's CWC League 2 tri-series in Port Moresby (their first cricket at home since 2019), and then it's over to Tim and Bes, who recorded a special mini-episode in Port Vila as they watched Vanuatu's successful campaign at home in the EAP T20WC qualifiers.

Sep 9, 2022

With Tim and Bes in Vanuatu, Nick is joined by Emerging Cricket's USA correspondent Nate Hays to talk about the week's events. There's the upcoming T20 subregional in Vanuatu, the U19s women's qualifier in Botswana, a retirement during Namibia's home series, and of course a USA update from Nate. Then the pair wrap Nepal's 3-match one-day series against Kenya and touch on the serious allegations against Sandeep Lamichhane.

Sep 2, 2022

What a week! Hong Kong earn India and Pakistan matches, while we discuss the departure of Singapore's Tim David to Australia. Carl Sandri's left PNG, while Nepal are in Kenya trying to boost their T20I ranking. In Europe, the Dutch women make a long-awaited return to ODI cricket!

Aug 26, 2022

After we broke the news of UAE's captaincy decision last week, Bes and Nick go in detail on the decision, before a wrap of Pakistan's tour of the Netherlands, Asia Cup Qualifiers, and the chances of Associate players making teams in T20 Leagues!

Aug 19, 2022

Band is back together! After a developing story from UAE, the boys wrap Challenge League, Indonesia and Scotland's incredible rise to global events and pay tribute to Kevin O'Brien following his retirement!

Aug 4, 2022

Tim and Nick are soaking up the action in Canada, and the pair break down Challenge League action on the path to the 2023 Cricket World Cup!

Jul 31, 2022

Tim and Nick review the third day's play from Canada at the second Challenge League A series, a day where Denmark flattened Vanuatu and Canada cruised to victory over Singapore. Nick also speaks to Danish allrounder Nicolaj Damgaard.

Jul 29, 2022

Nick and Tim are in Canada on the Vanuatu team bus after their thrilling win over Malaysia, and are joined by match hero Jarryd Allen and commentator Andrew Leonard to discuss everything going on in King City! Bes meanwhile wraps the news elsewhere, including the World Record feats of Gustav McKeon of France!

Jul 25, 2022

A lot going on! Nick on his travels meets up with EC American Correspondent Nate Hays in North Carolina, while Bes wraps up news around the world. Tim is on assignment in Canada with Vanuatu ahead of Challenge League, fulfilling both Team Manager and CEO roles!

Jul 15, 2022

Nick is joined by a returning Bes in a busy week of Associate cricket! On top of the race for the final two T20 World Cup spots, League 2 and qualification for T20 WC 2024 continues.

Jul 8, 2022

Nick and Tim take on this week's topics with Bes on holidays, in what is another busy episode. The pair look at the beginning of 2024 T20 World Cup Qualifying, which begins before the final sides for 2022 are decided!

Jul 1, 2022

Tim and Nick run the show this week with Bes MIA, and discuss the tight race of Challenge League Group B as Jersey enjoy a strong fortnight. The women take the lead in Asia Cup qualifying, while Europe begins the Qualification journey for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup!

Jun 24, 2022

Once again a packed show in this week’s Emerging Cricket podcast after a rowdy hangout last week. Kwibuka Tournament, ACC Women’s T20, Challenge in Uganda, Dutch Super League action and we pay tribute to the retiring Pieter Seelaar ❤️

Jun 17, 2022

Reunited! The boys meet up and record this week at Bes' dining table! From CWCL2, UAE taking out the Asia spot for the first Women's U19 T20 World Cup and Challenge League, there is a wealth to talk about! The boys also answer questions sent in from punters and patrons, and if you happen to be an Emerging Cricket Patron, your question was prioritised!

Jun 10, 2022

Every week is big in the EC World! Nick and Bes talk Kyle Coetzer's resignation as captain, Dutch Super League highlights, and the emergence of UAE in the U19 Women's Game, as well as the recently started Kwibuka tournament and the ICC Development Awards!

Jun 3, 2022

Another big show this week with League 2 action going to Moosa Stadium, plus Vikramjit Singh shows promise again for the Dutch against the West Indies, Five teams awarded women's ODI status and we run through qualification pathways for two ICC global tournaments!

May 27, 2022

BUMPER show (and a seven-minute rant!) this week. Namibia travel to Bulawayo and steal the T20I series, while Uganda win in Nepal in the women's series there. We delve into Nepali politics and chat to Ahmed Raza on juggling two formats in a bumper year.

May 20, 2022

Back again in another big week! We catch up with Georgie Heath to discuss the washup of the FairBreak Invitational plus look to Bulawayo where Namibia travel to take on Zimbabwe in five T20Is, plus Nepal's women host Uganda as the country announces more detail on its men's T20 league!

May 13, 2022

As Nepal's men piece together two wins at home, compatriot Sita Rana Magar has joined a huge group of Associates performing at the FairBreak Invitational. We take a look at the action as it heads to the business end plus we chat to Gerhard Erasmus on Namibia's tour of Zimbabwe, the Valetta Cup and more!

May 6, 2022

India, are you watching? After the Women's T20 Challenge is announced again and with FairBreak in full swing, Bes, Tim and Nick discuss the absence of a Women's IPL. Elsewhere, Nepal take on Zimbabwe A, KKR make waves in the USA and UAE knock over the HK in a women's T20 series!

Apr 29, 2022

So much cricket we almost don't know where to look! Nick, Tim and Bes wrap the Namibia-Zimbabwe-Uganda women's tri-series and take a look at the upcoming women's Fairbreak tournament, PLUS ponder the new CAN Nepal T20 league. We also hear from Alan Curr in Japan ahead of their Premier League, and wrap news from around the world!

Apr 22, 2022

First of all, we send our best wishes to Ryan Campbell and his family. On this week's show, Nick, Tim and Bes wrap the recent League 2 tri-series, as Scotland accelerate, Oman consolidate and PNG struggle. We take a look at Namibia's home series with Uganda, while the two countries also feature on the women's side, taking on Zimbabwe in the Capricorn tri-series!

Apr 18, 2022

EC's Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall joins Nick Skinner to discuss recent movement in the Dutch administration (KNCB). There's a general meeting coming up on Wednesday (20th of April), an interim committee has recommended new board members, and Rod dares to dream that the KNCB is turning a corner.

Apr 15, 2022

The EC Pod trio are together again, and there's plenty to dissect... All the findings of the recent ICC Board Meetings, plus news from around the emerging game!

Apr 8, 2022

This week Tim and Nick chat about Nepal's triumph in their home T20I tri-series, some bad news on the home front for Malaysia with Kinrara Oval set to close, and the Netherlands' unsuccessful tour of NZ. Rwanda also claimed victory in Lagos at the inaugural Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, and they also chat about the 2-2 series result between Namibia and the Ireland Wolves, plus Uganda's arrival in Windhoek for a T20I and 50-over series.

Apr 1, 2022

In a busy week for the emerging game, Nepal hosts PNG and Malaysia in a tri-series, Tim shares some personnel news from Vanuatu, Nigeria and Oman both hold multi-nation women's tournaments, the Ireland Wolves take on Namibia A in Windhoek, and the Netherlands travel to New Zealand for their Cricket World Cup Super League series.

Mar 25, 2022

Tim and Nick are back to review the recently-concluded Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series where hosts UAE picked up 3 wins against the inconsistent Nepal, and strugglers PNG. The pair also discuss the ongoing GCC Women's tournament in Oman, as well as Namibia's domestic Richelieu franchise series and the Ireland Wolves development tour.

Mar 18, 2022

With Bes still busy working the women's world cup, Tim and Nick wrap the recently concluded Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in the UAE involving the hosts and Namibia and Oman. They also look ahead to the next series (now underway) with UAE, Nepal and PNG. Then the news of Michael Rippon's selection for the Dutch team in New Zealand prompts Tim to reminisce about a potential repeat of an incident from 1995.

Mar 11, 2022

The trio are back together and start with a look at the ongoing CWCL2 tri-series in the UAE. Then it's time to take stock of the European Cricket League as it approaches its finals week, before moving on to discuss the MCC's changes to the Laws announced this week.

Mar 4, 2022

This week with Bes on Women's World Cup duties, Tim and Nick meet to chat about the upcoming CWCL2 tri-series in the UAE, with the hosts joined by Oman and Namibia, and starting on 5th March. They also discuss some points coming out of Ireland's recent board meeting, and start the show by addressing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how sports should think about responding to political crises. Then, Nick is joined by Nate Hays for an update on the board elections at USA Cricket, as well as some facilities news from Seattle.

Feb 25, 2022

Tickets for Australia booked for Ireland and UAE! We wrap the entire Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier A and run through all the teams and other big news out of the event.

Feb 18, 2022

The global tournaments come thick and fast with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier A beginning in Oman. Tim, Nick and Bes break down the two groups before Nick sits down with Venkat Ganesan and Dieter Klein ahead of Germany's campaign!

Feb 11, 2022

Oman posting their highest ODI score ever only for it to be chased down, plus a thrilling tie? We were treated to some excellent League 2 cricket, if only the man on the mic thought the same. We assess the League 2 state of play and look to the first of two T20 World Cup Qualifiers, with the 'A' tournament beginning next week, also at Al-Amerat.

Feb 4, 2022

Trio reunited at last! Bes, Tim and Nick wrap a bumper period of cricket in the emerging world, looking at the Commonwealth Games Qualifier, Associates at the Under 19 World Cup, plus the men in the IPL auction and job shuffles in Nepal!

Jan 22, 2022

With Tim and Bes out of action, Nick is joined by EC contributor Tom Grunshaw as they interview UAE men's captain Ahmed Raza to discuss the year gone by and take stock of the game in the Emirates. Raza talks about the challenges of staying sharp in a quiet year for the national team, enthuses about the young prospects coming through men's and women's development pathways, and give his thoughts on how his side could benefit more from the cricket that is often played in the UAE. Tom and Nick also chat about the year gone by, and go through some highlights and lowlights from 2021.

Dec 17, 2021

As we approach the end of the year, this week we've delved into the interview archive to bring you a full-length chat with Cricinfo's USA correspondent and friend of the show, Peter Della Penna. Recorded last year, in this episode we hear Peter's journey discovering the game while on exchange in Australia and the winding path he took to becoming a professional cricket writer in America.

Dec 13, 2021

In the wake of an extraordinary general meeting of the KNCB (Dutch cricket board) called by its member clubs, Nick chats with EC's Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall to understand the drama behind the moves and countermoves in the boardroom.

Dec 10, 2021

This week, Tim and Nick are without Bes, who is hard at work on the Ashes and Big Bash. The pair sit down to discuss series in Namibia and South Africa that were derailed by the Omicron variant, wrap the UAE's successful campaign at the Women's T20WC Asian Qualifier, and discuss some leaked information about upcoming qualifiers for the Commonwealth Games and Men's T20WC.

Dec 3, 2021

It's an important week to have a voice in cricket. Nick, Tim and Bez discuss the far-reaching consequences of the abandoned Women's Cricket World Cup, and its implications for Thailand, who led Group B only to be denied by a controversial ruling.

Nov 26, 2021

HUGE show this week! Bez, Tim and Nick discuss the good and the bad of the new men's global events from 2024 to 2031, look at the upcoming Men's T20WC global qualifier with Uganda taking the final spot, and look to the Netherlands' SL action against SA!

Nov 19, 2021

Sledging, Super Overs, but ultimately significant cricket action. Nick is joined by EC's USA correspondent Nate Hays and ESPN Cricinfo's Peter Della Penna to discuss the Americas Qualifier, with Canada and the USA progressing to the global qualifier

Nov 12, 2021

After a whirlwind T20 World Cup campaign, Gerhard Erasmus sits down with Nick and Bez to discuss Namibia's journey, facing Virat Kohli, Namibian/New Zealand parallels, the culture implemented by Pierre de Bruyn and Albie Morkel and what's next for his dodgy finger.

Nov 5, 2021

With the Super 12 phase in full swing, Tim and Nick discuss the Scotland, Namibia and Afghanistan campaigns, before looking to qualifying events for the next Men's T20 World Cup in Australia next year!

Oct 29, 2021

Even with a T20 World Cup in full swing (make sure to listen to our First Round wrap after this!) the wheels are rolling for a number of upcoming global events. Americas Women's T20 World Cup qualifying, plus European Men regionals, African Men subregionals and qualifying action in Asia for the next Men's T20 World Cup! Nick Skinner is joined by Rod Lyall and Nate Hays for this one!

Oct 27, 2021

Celebrations for Namibia and Scotland, commiserations for the Netherlands, PNG, Ireland and Oman. Bes, Tim and Nick dissect everything from the First Round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, held in UAE and Oman.

Oct 15, 2021

The Men's ICC T20 World Cup is here! Bes and Nick take a look a the late prep by the First Round team, plus Amy Hunter heroics for Ireland and upcoming qualifier events for future ICC global events!

Oct 14, 2021

While booking a T20 World Cup ticket comfortable in the end, it's fair to say the Irish didn't have it all their way. Nick, Tim and Bes take a look at the boys in (neon?) green ahead of the upcoming tournament, where they face stiff opposition in Group A of the First Round.

Oct 14, 2021

The Barramundis always play best after being written off. Bes, Tim and Nick look into PNG's chances, competing in a tricky First Round Group B in Oman.

Oct 12, 2021

MacLeod and Munsey masterclasses? Maybe the class of Coetzer or the left-arm spin twins? Bes, Nick and EC writer Malhar Hathi discuss Scotland’s chances of reaching the next round

Oct 8, 2021

With a World Cup just days away, Nick, Tim and Bes discuss all the news in the tournament's lead-up, thanks largely to some extra spice via a story on Sri Lanka's website. The boys rate the released T20 World Cup kits, wrap Cricket World Cup League Two, discuss Uganda's qualification for the U19 World Cup and look at other news around the world!

Oct 7, 2021

Can Jatinder Singh fire away? Will Bilal Khan beat the defences again? But most importantly, can Oman be at their best consistently!? Bes and Nick catch up with fellow EC contributor Nishadh Rego to look at the co-host's chances.

Oct 7, 2021

Nick is joined by Bertus de Jong and Dutch EC Correspondent Rod Lyall to discuss the chances of the Netherlands. With a strong pace attack, quality in the spin ranks and a beefy batting order, the men in orange will pose a threat for anyone at the tournament.

Oct 7, 2021

Our first T20 World Cup Preview! Bes and Nick sit down and discuss Namibia's chances - from key players, weaknesses, and the burning questions surrounding the inclusion of David Wiese. But, never ever forget #SmitCanHit!

Oct 1, 2021

MORE CRICKET! Action in Cricket World Cup League continues, where PNG still are yet to register a win. We (or mainly Bes) pushes the #FreeChaddy movement, while the boys wrap Ireland's successful U19 World Cup Qualifying campaign, European Cricket Championship and Belgium's Women's series with Austria.

Sep 30, 2021

In the finale of our four-part #ECPod special, we take a look back at Namibia's 2003 World Cup campaign, as reflected on by players, staff members, and budding young cricketers at the time who would go on and play for the country. Namibia’s original World Cup group reflect on making history, while the next generation discuss the importance of “carrying the torch” for the game in the country at the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup and beyond.

Sep 30, 2021

In the third of our four-part #ECPod special, we take a look back at Namibia's 2003 World Cup campaign, as reflected on by players, staff members, and budding young cricketers at the time who would go on and play for the country. Taking on the force of India (and having the chance to claim Tendulkar's wicket early!), The Eagles then faced the bowling force of Australia, before a final match against fellow Associates the Netherlands with bragging rights on the line.

Sep 28, 2021

In the second of our four-part #ECPod special, we take a look back at Namibia's 2003 World Cup campaign, as reflected on by players, staff members, and budding young cricketers at the time who would go on and play for the country. In episode two, we hear from players preparing for the pace of Shoaib Akhtar, facing an opposition protesting against their own country, and pushing an England outfit in a potential boilover.

Sep 27, 2021

In the first of a four-part #ECPod special, we take a look back at Namibia's 2003 World Cup campaign, as reflected on by players, staff members, and budding young cricketers at the time who would go on and play for the country. In episode one, we re-visit Namibia's qualification campaign, soul-searching after the 1997 disaster, thrown into the B group, locked out of their rooms before the tournament finished, and travelling to matches in a yellow school bus in their quest for a World Cup ticket.

Sep 24, 2021

LOADS OF CRICKET! This week Bes, Tim and Nick look at action from the recent Nepal-USA-Oman tri-series, Maeve Douma's exploits and Zimbabwe's win in Africa, the new European Cricket Championship in Spain by our friends at the ECN, and U19 World Cup Qualifying!

Sep 17, 2021

After wrapping a smorgasbord of emerging cricket action, Bes, Nick and Tim chat to Alan Curr, Head of Operations at the Japan Cricket Association. Discussing the rise of the game in his country, culminating in an U19 World Cup experience, Alan laments the decision of PNG progressing to the next tournament after the cancellation of East Asia Pacific Qualifying

Sep 14, 2021

Following our interview with the ACF's Paul Sinclair, Nick Skinner talks to Dr. Liz Hanna in more detail on some of the science around climate change and the implications for player health as the planet warms. Dr. Hanna is Honorary Senior Fellow at the ANU's Climate Change Institute, as well as Co-Chair of the Environmental Health Working Group in the World Federation of Public Health Associations.

Sep 10, 2021

Hope you like cricket, because there is plenty of it! We preview upcoming League 2 action to come, African T20WC qualifying and discuss the infinitesimal figures denying Vanuatu a spot through to the next T20WC Qualifier PLUS we talk to Paul Sinclair on climate change's effect on cricket. Some resources from Paul and the ACF: More information on the UN's Sports for Climate Action initiative. More information on the impact of climate change on cricket. How clubs can help by installing solar panels. The Hit For Six Report.

Sep 3, 2021

In a special #ECPod, the boys are joined by former Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai. Shafiq sheds light on the current political happenings in the country, and outlines the immediate future of Afghan cricket during the uncertainty.

Sep 3, 2021

It's a #ECPod double act this week, with two shows! Nick and Bes wrap up the recent Europe Qualifier where Scotland prevailed, and review Thailand's T20I series win over Zimbabwe. We also look at Sweden's series with Norway, where Nick thinks we may have seen a first in the women's T20I game!

Aug 31, 2021

The 2019 Men's World Cup-winning fast bowler, Liam Plunkett has announced that he will be relocating permanently from the UK to the USA where he has signed a contract with Major League Cricket. EC USA Correspondent Nate Hays talks to Plunkett about the reasons behind the move, and asks him about his future in the game, as well as what he sees on the horizon for cricket in the United States and beyond.

Aug 27, 2021

Huge week in the emerging game! Bes and Nick tackle stories from all over the world, with a Europe T20WC Qualifier beginning, Thailand on tour, changes to the U19 Cricket World Cup, and a number of Associate players making waves across cricket's domestic leagues!

Aug 26, 2021

Full episode on Patreon! Nick speaks to EC's Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall about the weekend's upcoming action at the pointy end of the Dutch domestic season. There's the T20 semis and grand final, as well Topklasse semi-finals - though a cloud hangs over the Topklasse matches with some acrimonious drama over an alleged incident of racial abuse on the field.

Aug 20, 2021

The boys run the magnifying glass over the First Round T20WC groups (and the finishing spot technicalities), before discussing Namibia's chances after obliterating a Zimbabwean Emerging Team at home. Bes wraps the news before Nick sits down with Tristan Lavalette of Forbes to discuss ICC politics.

Aug 13, 2021

As the Olympics draws to a close, the ICC has put forward its bid to be included in all the fun, and Bes, Nick and Tim discuss its chances. The boys look at Thailand's bold bid to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, wrap news, plus hear again from Germany all-rounder Anuradha Doddaballapur!

Aug 6, 2021

With Bes again putting in the long hours with Olympics coverage, Tim and Nick return to discuss results from the recent women's T20 series between Ireland and the Netherlands, and from Bermuda's annual 2-day Cup Match festival. There's also a look back on the career of the retiring Paras Khadka, the cornerstone of Nepali cricket for the better part of two decades. Then, it's a news update and Nishadh Rego joins Nick for the first half of our interview with the German women's captain, Anuradha Doddaballapur.

Jul 30, 2021

With Bes again taken up with Olympics coverage, the Tim and Nick double act continues as they discuss this week’s news from the emerging world - Aizaz Khan of Hong Kong is in legal trouble, Sandeep Lamichhane is stopped from competing the Hundred by visa issues, and Belgium’s men defeat Austria 2-1 in a T20I series. Then it’s part 2 of Nick and Nate Hays’ interview with USA women’s coach Julia Price.

Jul 23, 2021

This week, with Bes away on Olympics duty, Tim and Nick meet to discuss a big story - three new members as we welcome Switzerland, Tajikistan and Mongolia into the ICC family! They also chat about the implications of the rearranged qualifying groups for the upcoming T20 World Cup, before Nick is joined by USA correspondent Nate Hays to interview Julia Price, the USA women's coach, about all thing women's cricket in the States.

Jul 16, 2021

Ahead of the 3rd ODI between Ireland and South Africa Nick and Bes critique Ireland's home success over South Africa, as they try and work out how many points would be needed for automatic World Cup qualification. The pair wrap Germany's women's series win over France (reaching 14 consecutive T20I wins in the process), discuss the penalty run incident in Malta in their men's series with Belgium, and discuss news from ICC land and Major League Cricket!

Jul 9, 2021

Upon hearing of SIX Associate Members and Ireland stepping forward to bid for global events, Nick, Tim and Bes discuss the likelihood of emerging markets hosting tournaments, before Tim steps out to let the other two chat to Vanuatu Cricket President Mark Stafford to discuss pitch innovations, the keys to making money as an Associate, and his plans through the ICC Chief Executive Committee.

Jul 2, 2021

With official news of the World Cup moving, we discuss the ramifications for the competing teams and the potential advantage for Oman, before discussing everyone's favourite AM cricketer Pavel Florin and his exploits at the Sofia T20, before Nick and Bes chat to Vanuatu Cricket Association President Mark Stafford, THIRTY years into his tenure.

Jun 25, 2021

With more events being shuffled around by these troubling times , we keep you up to date with the changes to the Cricket World Cup pathway (CWCL2), Women's T20 World Cup and Men's U19 World Cup qualifying! We also catch up with Kenya's Kwibuka T20 hero, spinner Sarah Wetoto, on the game in her country, and the politics that surrounds it! As well as playing cricket Sarah is a part of the East Africa Character Development Trust (EACDT), which aims to transform the lives of thousands of disadvantaged young Africans through sport and education. You can find out more about EACDT at https://eacdt.org/

Jun 18, 2021

In a jam-packed week of news and events in the Emerging world, we wrap the Kwibuka Tournament where Kenya shocked Namibia, we discuss Sandeep's visa frustrations and the disparity in pay across the men's and women's game, news on the T20 World Cup to Oman (!?), and much more!

Jun 11, 2021

Following two wins from three to begin their 2023 World Cup qualification campaign, we sit down with Dutch men's Coach Ryan Campbell to break down the action.

Jun 4, 2021

The World Cup is no longer ten teams (from 2027)! We outline the news from the ICC, go in-depth to wrap the women's T20 series between Ireland and Scotland, preview the Kwibuka Women's Tournament and chat again to PNG All Rounder Chad Soper!

May 28, 2021

With The Netherlands facing a selection issue surrounding no mandatory release for English-based players, the boys discuss the red tape faced by Associates in their series preview with Ireland. We also catch up with PNG all rounder Chad Soper to discuss his unique cricket story, qualifying for a T20 World Cup, the infamous red jacket and what it means to represent one of the countries he has been able to call home. For our patrons, there's an extended Patreon special of this week's show.

May 21, 2021

In the Associate and the Asian game, Pankaj Khimji is a name you're only going to hear more of. Now chairman of the Oman Cricket Board, from July 1 he'll also be the Vice President of the Asian Cricket Council under Jay Shah. In an open chat, Khimji outlines his plans for the region and talks about Oman's aspirations in the game.

May 18, 2021

With rumblings in the media of an expansion in the number of teams at the Cricket World Cup in the next broadcast cycle, we decided to take a deeper look into what makes a good competition format. To learn more, Nick talks to Dutch cricket journalist and flowchart master Bertus de Jong about the principles of tournament design, as well as the tradeoffs involved in creating a tournament that's exciting, inclusive, and profitable.

May 14, 2021

Out-of-quarantine Tim joins Bes and Nick once again to give an update from his new home, before discussing the 'new' 14-team World Cup format thrown about and the winners/losers of T20 World Cup Qualifying Cancellations. We're joined again by Andy Moles to discuss Kenya's demise and other issues in the emerging game.

May 7, 2021

With a long and esteemed resume in the game, Andy Moles has seen a lot of emerging cricket. From close encounters with extremist groups and player revolts, and that's before his team's achievements on the field! In part one of our chat we discuss Afghanistan's meteoric rise on the international stage, and the emergence of Uzbekistan, neighbours with similar lofty ambition. Bes also wraps news around the world!

Apr 30, 2021

Death, taxes and Gerhard Erasmus making runs: life's three certainties. Bes, Tim and Nick discuss Namibia's strong showing against South Africa Emerging, and look at what cricket could possibly learn from Football's ESL condemnation. There's a new skipper for the Thai women's team, and we take a look at the challengers for the final spots up for grabs at next year's Commonwealth Games.

Apr 27, 2021

We review the recently-concluded tri-nations series hosted by Nepal, as host Nick Skinner is joined by three members of the EC roster who've been watching each of the participating teams - Rod Lyall of the Netherlands, Nishadh Rego for Malaysia, and Dipesh Pandit, who was on the ground in Nepal.

Apr 23, 2021

Tim, Nick and Bes discuss progress in the cricket Olympic movement this week, the ICC Development Awards for 2020, and discuss issues in Nepal as the T20I tri-series nears its conclusion. EC Patrons get an extended show this week! To sign up to our patreon, visit patreon.com/emergingcricket!

Apr 16, 2021

In this follow-up episode to our preview of the U19s national championships in Houston, our USA correspondent Nate Hays reflects on the tournament (which wrapped up last weekend) and the cricket on show. He is joined for a short interview by U19s player Gautam Ravindran, then for an extended discussion with ESPNCricinfo journalist Peter Della Penna and longtime US cricket observer Dave Jagernauth.

Apr 15, 2021

After Bes wraps up the news in the emerging game, Tim and Nick sit down with Namibian women's captain Irene van Zyl to discuss the game in the country and the challenges of the women's game.

Apr 12, 2021

With the Dutch governing body (KNCB) hosting its general meeting this week, Emerging Cricket talked to Netherlands correspondent Rod Lyall for a deep dive into the tenure of outgoing Chair Betty Timmer, as well as other administrative issues set to be discussed.

Apr 9, 2021

Bes, Tim and Nick wrap the T20I series between Namibia and Uganda, before catching up with EC's Nepal Correspondent, Dipesh Pandit, to preview Nepal's upcoming home T20I tri-series and the state of the game in the country.