In this debut episode of 2024, the team at Slogging It dives into a comprehensive review of England's cricket performance in the past year. The episode includes a discussion on the highs and lows of the Ashes Series, appreciation for various retirements in the cricketing world, and an overview of the upcoming changes expected in the England cricket setup. There are also various nostalgic moments, humour, and references to key cricketing highlights. The episode concludes with a message from Mark Curtin, the CEO of the Lord's Taverners, thanking the team and listeners for their support. 00:08 Introduction and New Year's Eve Stories 02:23 Reflecting on Personal Struggles and Mental Health 05:17 Discussing the South Africa vs India Test Series 11:55 Reviewing England's Performance in the Ashes 16:10 Looking Back at England's Year in Cricket 18:42 Positives and Players to Watch 18:59 Tom Curran's Controversial Actions 19:56 The Impact of Player Behavior on Team Image 20:37 Debate on Cricket Rules 21:52 Technical Interruption and Corrections 21:52 Resuming Discussion on Tom Curran 24:40 Looking Forward: England's Cricket Future 29:27 Retirements and Farewells in Cricket 32:24 Upcoming Interviews and Announcements 33:15 Message from the CEO of the Lord's Tavern 34:21 Closing Remarks and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices